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MODDC announces $85,000 for Storytelling Project in Missouri
(JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.) The Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council (MODDC) announced on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, that they have approved $85,000 in funding for an 18-month project beginning in October of 2024. The funding will be distributed to a writer who will create a story centered on a person with an...
QuikTrip Suing the City of St. Charles, Missouri, Over Its Tourism Tax
Convenience-store retailer QuikTrip is suing the city of St. Charles, Missouri, over the city’s tourism tax that includes the sale of chips, candy and soda, according to a report by Fox2Now. The tourism license tax is to support tourism efforts, according to the city’s website. “Restaurant, hotel and motel...
Warm temps, Spot showers and storms possible this week
ST. LOUIS – The forecast is on repeat through Thursday for the St. Louis region. Sunshine will start with building clouds throughout Tuesday. Widely scattered showers and storms are possible in the afternoon and evening. Most of us will stay dry. As the sun sets, the chance for spot showers will fade. Let’s watch for […]
Chip Caray, Joe Buck back again to call Cards vs. Rangers July 29
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Chip Caray and Joe Buck will call the St. Louis Cardinals game against the Texas Rangers on Monday, July 29. The game will be broadcasted on Bally Sports. Pregame coverage will begin at 6 p.m. with the first pitch at 6:45 p.m. The two legendary broadcasters were supposed to call the Cubs vs. Cardinals game on Friday, May 24 but the game was postponed due to weather. During that time, Caray and Buck shared family stories during the rain delay to start the telecast.
Professional Bull Riders’ Unleash The Beast Tour Bucks Back to St. Louis for 27th Time
ST. LOUIS, Mo. — For the 27th time in history the PBR’s (Professional Bull Riders) premier Unleash The Beast tour will buck into St. Louis, holding the PBR St. Louis on Dec. 7-8 at Enterprise Center. For two days only, more than 30 of the best bull riders...
Christopher Dunn remains in prison after a Missouri judge ordered his release
The day after St. Louis Circuit Judge Jason Sengheiser overturned Christopher Dunn’s conviction and ordered that he be released immediately, Dunn remains in a Missouri prison. Dunn, 54, a St. Louis native convicted of murder and assault in 1991, has spent 33 years locked away for what Senghauser determined...
Man who is blind competes in 340-mile race down Missouri River
Hundreds of aspiring racers, adventure-seekers and athletes from around the United States showed up to the Kansas City metro Tuesday morning to embark on a 340-mile journey through the Show-Me-State
Woman drowns after trying to help another person in river
ST. FRANOIS COUNTY, Mo. (KBSI) – A Valley Park woman died in a river in St. Francois County Sunday afternoon. Melissa A. Park, 40, of Valley Park entered Big River to help a person in the water. She became unconscious and was found floating face down in the water,...
Skenes takes first loss in 12 career big league starts, Cardinals score in 9th and top Pirates 2-1
PITTSBURGH -- — Rookie Paul Skenes lost for the first time in 12 career major league starts, giving up Alec Burleson's tiebreaking single in the ninth inning that lifted the St. Louis Cardinals over the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 on Tuesday night. Pitching for the first time since starting for...
St. Louis Cardinals Major League Notebook – July 15-21
Coming out of the break, the St. Louis Cardinals won two of three in Atlanta. Lars Nootbaar and Alec Burleson have been leading the offense. Our history feature highlights notable former Cardinals who debuted during the past week. Game recaps. Monday, July 15 through Thursday, July 18, 2024 – All-Star...
7 supreme smoothie bowl spots in St. Louis
St. Louis summers call for all the refreshing foods we can get our hands on. Often packed with high-protein, fibrous chia seeds, nuts, fruits, vegetables and dairy or dairy-free components, the smoothie bowl is a great choice: It packs a punch, and chances are you can find a shop making one in your neighborhood. Here are seven spots to get you started.
Gonzales hits go-ahead single in 8th as Pirates beat Cardinals 2-1
PITTSBURGH — Nick Gonzales hit a go-ahead RBI single in the eighth inning after Mitch Keller allowed one run in the first seven, and the Pittsburgh Pirates won for the seventh time in eight games, 2-1 over the St. Louis Cardinals in a matchup of NL wild card contenders on Monday night.
Community gathers to honor life of Affton Fire Capt. James Cova at funeral service, procession
First responders and the South County and Jefferson County communities came out July 18 to honor the life of Affton Fire Protection District Capt. James Cova, 54, of High Ridge, who was found unresponsive while on duty at the firehouse July 9. On the day of Cova’s public funeral service,...
Graybar Names New Vice President of Distribution Operations
ST. LOUIS – Graybar, a leading distributor of electrical, communications and data networking products and related supply chain and logistics services, announced that Jason P. Casey has been named vice president - distribution operations, effective July 22. Casey has 27 years with Graybar and currently serves as director, business...
Cardinals vs. Pirates: Betting Preview for July 23
Bryan Reynolds and the Pittsburgh Pirates (51-49) will face off against Alec Burleson and the St. Louis Cardinals (52-48) at PNC Park on Tuesday, July 23. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 PM ET. At +155, the Cardinals are listed as the moneyline underdogs in this game versus the Pirates,...
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