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Arnold begins work to improve St. John’s Church Road
The city of Arnold has taken the first step to solve a flooding issue on St. John’s Church Road. City Council members voted 6-0 on July 11 to pay up to $195,000 to Great River Engineering of Springfield to provide engineering services for the project. Ward 2 Councilman Brian McArthur and Ward 4 Councilman Butch Cooley were not at the meeting.
Eureka to select contractor for Allenton Bridge replacement
The city of Eureka has all the necessary approvals from state and federal officials and railroad companies needed to continue to the construction phase of the Allenton Bridge replacement project. The city will accept bid applications from contractors until Tuesday, July 30, with the Board of Aldermen planning to announce...
347: Terrace Wyatt Jr., Introduces “Black Man Missouri,” KC Fringe Festival
On this week’s Northeast Newscast, Kansas City actor and playwright Terrace Wyatt Jr., joined us in the studio to discuss all things KC Fringe Festival. This year, Fringe celebrates its 20th season of highlighting arts, culture and creativity around the Kansas City Metro. From visual arts to theatre, performance and film — Fringe remains dedicated to creating a diverse, welcoming atmosphere for its vast range of creators.
Missouri State Swimming & Diving 2024-25 Schedule Revealed by Coach Dave Collins
SPRINGFIELD – Missouri State swimming & diving head coach Dave Collins has announced the team’s full 2024-25 season schedule. This upcoming season will mark the first time the Missouri Valley Conference has sponsored men’s swimming & diving since the 2002-03 season, bringing both the men’s and women’s teams under the same conference banner. “We are very excited about this year’s meet schedule,” Collins said. “We tried to focus on putting together a set of meets that would best prepare us for the championship part of the season. Having the opportunity to race on back-to-back days numerous times this season will…
SOURCE SPORTS: Kansas City Royals’ Tyler Tolbert Shares His Dirty South-Centered Playlist Courtesy Of Black Baseball Mixtape
This week’s exclusive playlist comes from the versatile Tyler Tolbert, the multi-purpose player drafted by the Kansas City Royals organization back in 2019. The 26-year-old plays multiple positions, including second base and shortstop in the infield and has proven to be a stellar center fielder in the outfield. He’s played next to the likes of Maikel Garcia in Single-A ball and Michael Massey in High-A, so the Royals have had him pegged all 2024 as the next on deck.
Solar car race making St. Joseph stop
Jul. 19—The Electrek American Solar Challenge is visiting the Pony Express Museum in St. Joseph on Tuesday, July 23. This bi-annual competition, in collaboration with the National Trails System, is to design, build and drive solar-powered cars across several states and more than 1,500 miles. The race will take contestants to multiple historic landmarks, including the Pony Express Museum. St. ...
Burden III named preseason All-SEC, Mizzou picked to finish No. 6 in league media poll
DALLAS, Texas (KMIZ) Following the conclusion of SEC Media Days, the league released the results of its annual preseason media poll for the 2024 season. Luther Burden III was listed as a preseason First-Team All-SEC selection while the team was predicted to finish No. 6 in the new 16-team SEC.
Traveler Shares Video of Disgusting Bed Bugs in a Missouri Motel
It may not be the greatest fear while traveling, but it's at least a top 5. A traveler just shared video of disgusting bed bugs they encountered when they stopped for the night at a Missouri motel. Since this is a YouTube short, there's not a lot of context for...
Shepherd’s Pack recognized as a Difference Maker
The Lebanon R3 School District has named Shepherd’s Pack as a difference maker for the district. According to a statement from the Lebanon R3 School District, With ongoing support from Shepherd’s Pack, countless students in our district have been positively impacted, making a significant difference in thousands of lives over the years. Representatives for Shepherd’s Pack Cindy Walters, Susan Atteberry, and Ron Atteberry were recently recognized as Difference Makers by the Board and Administration. Shepherd’s Pack, a longstanding group within the Lebanon Community, has been providing food-filled bags to students to take home on weekends for 17 years. What began with 25 bags has grown exponentially, supporting thousands of kids in Laclede County Schools just in the last year. Their unwavering dedication ensures no child goes hungry, and we deeply appreciate their commitment to our students’ well-being!
Camden County umpire's assault case involving deputy is moved to Moniteau County
An assault case involving a baseball umpire and a Camden County deputy is moved to another county. Neal Sidebottom, of Versailles, was arrested in May 2023 on charges of first-degree assault of a special victim and resisting arrest. On Wednesday, a Camden County judge granted a request for a change of venue. The case will now be heard in Moniteau County.
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