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Celebration of life held for Springfield Marine who died fighting with Ukraine Armed Forces against Russia
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The Springfield community remembered the ultimate sacrifice of an Ozarks Marine who died fighting in Ukraine last year. Family, friends, and others in the community gathered Saturday at the Evangel Temple to remember Ethan Hertweck. “He just grew a heart to help,” said Leslie Hertweck, Ethan’s...
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Turn Heads in Outing With Patrick Mahomes, Wife Brittany Mahomes at Singer's Mansion
After spending much of the summer apart, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce managed to squeeze in some quality time before the start of the Kansas City Chiefs season. Swift just concluded the European leg of her Eras Tour, coming home to the United States after performing more than 50 shows across the ...
Red Lobster to close 23 restaurants within days — including 1 in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS — Red Lobster is exercising its right to reject leases at locations it says are unprofitable — including its Maplewood restaurant — according to an Aug. 22 court filing. The seafood restaurant chain's May 19 Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing followed the closure of about 100...
Day One Highlights From The 2024 Lake Of The Ozarks Shootout
Before the first 15 runs were done during the first day of the 36th Lake of the Ozarks Shootout in Sunrise Beach, Mo., the two fastest catamaran and V-bottom speeds were laid down on the event’s three-quarter-mile course this morning. Of course, the nine-time-defending overall Top Gun champion American Ethanol team was one of those boats—the other was last year’s Top Gun V-bottom, Factory Billet, which upped its event record speed to 186 mph after a significant jump to 184 mph at the 2023 happening.
Kansas City Chiefs 2024 roster cuts tracker: Live updates before NFL deadline
Stay tuned here for a full rundown of the Chiefs roster cuts before the 53-man roster is due. After months and months of roster construction—from the first invitations for futures contracts through free agency and the draft up until rookie tryouts shortly before a new season—the Kansas City Chiefs, like every other NFL franchise, are now ready to pare down the active roster.
Independence Animal Shelter faces overcrowding as adoptions decline
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — The Independence Animal Shelter is experiencing severe overcrowding as dog adoptions decline, urging the community to help reunite lost pets with their owners. Christina Heinen, health and animal services director at the Independence Animal Shelter, says many dogs at the shelter are friendly and well-behaved, yet...
These new restaurants are opening around Springfield this month
This week in 417 foodie news, a popular fast food chain will soon occupy a vacant hotspot, a downtown staple opens its doors in a new location and a new dive bar prepares for a soft opening. Skinny Slim's opens in new South Avenue location Downtown dive bar Skinny Slim's Public House has officially...
United Way opens Targeted Fund grant cycle
United Way of Greater St. Louis has announced its 2025 Targeted Fund Application Cycle – Unite for Safe Communities- aimed at improving community safety by improving social determinant factors that bolster community safety, affecting where we live and where our children grow across the region. This $400,000+ investment underscores our commitment to creating a safer, healthier community for all residents.
Happy (belated) 100th Birthday, Jack Buck!
Jack Buck, a legendary broadcaster for the St. Louis Cardinals, would have turned 100 on August 21, 2024. Known for his iconic phrases and love for baseball, Buck’s journey began in Holyoke, Massachusetts, shaped by the greats of his youth. Drafted during World War II, he pursued a career in broadcasting post-war, ultimately becoming the voice of the Cardinals from the mid-1950s until his passing in 2002. Buck's memorable moments include celebrating World Series victories and uniting the community in times of national tragedy with his heartfelt tributes.
Brian Baldinger gives Chiefs rookie Jaden Hicks a new nickname
The Kansas City Chiefs may have finished their preseason schedule without earning a win, but the defending champions have their sights set on more than meaningless victories in exhibition games. Though the Chiefs lost to the Chicago Bears on Thursday night, NFL Network analyst Brian Baldinger saw enough progress from...
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