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St. Louis teen entrepreneurs are becoming world travelers — a bag of coffee at a time
“Good morning!” calls a cheery teenager from a stand at the Tower Grove Farmers Market. William Snow, a rising junior at Soldan High School, is working the booth for the Show Me the World program, eagerly asking passersby if they would like to learn more. “I’m not a very...
Popular Grocery Chain Closing Over 30 Locations
Ever since the pandemic hit, and still to this day, businesses have been struggling to stay afloat. Closing down stores that are underperforming, and having to file for bankruptcy seem to be the norm of today's day and age. Popular grocery chain closing over 2 dozen locations. Stop & Shop,...
No cap - Travis Kelce pictured wearing an unexpected Irish souvenir
Travis Kelce, the Super Bowl-winning boyfriend of megastar Taylor Swift, has been pictured wearing an unexpected Irish souvenir - a Garda cap!. Kelce is wearing a navy Garda cap in a picture recently shared on Instagram by Summit Hogue, a close friend of the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
Candidates in contested Boone County primary races share why they're running
The Aug. 6 primary is coming up and candidates in contested races are in the final push for selection as their respective party's candidate. In Boone County, there are three contested primary races for county level and Missouri General Assembly positions. While there are other contested primaries for statewide governor's cabinet level positions and national representation on the ballot, the Tribune is focusing, for now, on contests for sheriff, Missouri House District 50 and Missouri House District 44.
The end of Kansas City's free expungement clinic
Law students at UMKC's Expungement Clinic helped nearly 60 people clear their criminal records, giving them better opportunities for jobs and housing. But the clinic's funding has run out. Plus: Foster group homes are meant for youth with significant behavioral and mental health issues, but Missouri doesn't have enough beds for girls.
KC art students are transforming the Riverfront Heritage Trail with vibrant murals
Nineteen art students recently went to work transforming the dull levee walls lining the Riverfront Heritage Trail with vibrant murals. Commissioned by Port KC, the Kansas City Art Institute students completed four murals this spring as part of the first phase of the project to bring a little life to the riverfront trail.
Fort Leonard Wood is losing the band that has provided its soundtrack for 70 years
The final note is coming soon for the band that has been stationed at Fort Leonard Wood for 70 years. The 399th Army Band stationed at the post west of Rolla is one of four bands the Army has decided to deactivate as part of a restructuring plan. All members will be reassigned by the middle of October.
Top Performances and Draft Picks: Waters Wins, Chazz Martinez Shines
The Royals saw Drew Waters win Player of the Week, while Chazz Martinez impressed, and Jac Caglianone hit a home run for the Storm Chasers and River Bandits, respectively. Notable performances were seen across different levels of the minor leagues this week. Drew Waters led the International League with 22...
Mexican restaurant in former IHOP spot
A Mexican cuisine restaurant has opened near the intersection of I-29 and 64th Street, Kansas City in southern Platte County. Palacio Maya Mexican Restaurant occupies the former IHOP location at 5201 NW 64th Street, in the development area known as Tremont Square East. Palacio Maya also has locations in Gladstone and Independence.
R&B artist Terisa Griffin’s foundation celebrates 17 years of blessing STL area rising freshman
Singer/songwriter Terisa Griffin often speaks of her love for “our babies” as the motivation behind her Better Love Yourself Foundation. The incoming college freshmen who will be gifted with a trunk full of college/dorm essentials next weekend were literal babies when the national recording artist first included St. Louis among the select cities that host its signature event.
Area business helps the community beat the heat
JOPLIN, Mo. — A local business is helping the community stay cool during this heat wave. Anyone who’s spent time outside this summer knows how hot it has been in recent weeks. That’s got Bob Wolfe, owner of “Always Buying Books” in Joplin, thinking of the local homeless...
Humansville clerk accused of preventing candidates from running in April election
HUMANSVILLE, Mo. – A city employee at the center of two state-level investigations in Humansville is now facing a felony indictment for committing election offenses. It’s a major development in a story KOLR 10 Investigates first broke in May. Investigators are also looking into the potential misuse of public funding in Humansville, where some council […]
Jim Edmonds symbolizes everything that's wrong with baseball
On Sunday, the Chicago Cubs had their way with their archrivals, the St. Louis Cardinals. Christopher Morel and Pete Crow-Armstrong each hit two home runs as they led the Cubs to an 8-3 win and helped them secure a series split in the Gateway City. The Cubs finished the first half 47-51, 3.5 games back of the New York Mets for the final Wild Card spot.
First Alert: Scattered showers, thunderstorms as cold front slowly moves through today
(KFVS) - A cold front will slowly move through the Heartland from north to south today. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will be possible, but not all day everywhere. The front will also bring in some cooler and less humid conditions for the rest of the week. Afternoon highs will be...
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