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Nearly 140,000 Missouri kids under 5 get free books every month
At the beginning of each month, 4-year-old Ada Caldwell, 4, runs to the mailbox to see what new book is inside. “She gets excited about going to get the mail,” said Ada’s mother, Tara Caldwell. “Not many things come in the mail anymore. She really likes that part of it.”
Governor candidate Eigel campaigns in Lebanon
Bill Eigel, a candidate for governor, made a campaign stop in Lebanon Friday morning. Eigel spoke to supporters at Cafe’ Judes in Downtown Lebanon. He fielded questions about how he would deal with illegal immigrant, state support for veterans and education. Eigel is seeking the Republican nomination in the Aug. 6 primary election. The other major candidates include Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe and Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft. Eigel is currently a state senator serving the 23rd district and lives in Weldon Spring. For more on this story, see Saturday's LCR.
Travis & Jason Kelce Have Made It Clear Which Way They Lean Politically
NFL brothers Travis and Jason Kelce have made it quite clear where they lean politically. While the Kansas City Chiefs tight end and the former Philadelphia Eagles center typically steer clear of political conversations on their podcast, they haven’t left their preferences to the imagination, with some of their comments and actions suggesting they lean left.
The Rep's new artistic leader aims to recapture old St. Louis friends and lure new ones
When leaders of the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis announced an emergency fundraiser late last year and shortened the troupe’s season midstream, the theater’s immediate future seemed cloudy. But the nonprofit theater show signs of getting back on track. It successfully closed its “Rally for the Rep” campaign,...
Local billionaire departs Blues' ownership group
ST. LOUIS — David Steward, founder and chairman of Maryland Heights-based World Wide Technology, has departed the St. Louis Blues’ ownership group. Blues’ Chairman Tom Stillman said Thursday in a news release that Steward has transferred his partial ownership stake in the National Hockey League franchise to Michael Riney, founder and managing director of investment firm QRM Capital.
Springfield renter paid for 21 years of sewer service he never received
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – KOLR 10 Investigates is looking into a $6,000 sewer dispute pitting one Springfield renter against city leaders. Earlier this year Tim Trafford realized his family paid for 21 years of sewer service despite using a septic tank the whole time. The backstory KOLR 10 Investigates went through months of email conversations and […]
On Your Side Investigation: Customers demand refunds from Strafford, Mo., deck company
STRAFFORD, Mo. (KY3): Customers tell On Your Side they imagined these hot summer nights outside on their new deck. They paid thousands, waited more than a year, and still had nothing. And now, their old, dilapidated decks are falling apart. They contacted Ashley Reynolds to share their story so that...
Poll bumps Cardinals broadcast team up to eighth-worst in baseball
For all the success that the St. Louis Cardinals have enjoyed on the diamond over the past decade, the broadcast team has continually underwhelmed in the eyes of fans. Awful Announcing just released its ranking of the broadcast crews for every team in baseball, as voted on by fans, and the Cardinals ranked 23rd, with a grade of 2.126. Despite the lackluster showing, this is the highest that the Cardinals have ever finished on the site, as they ranked 28th in 2014, 30th in 2016, 29th in 2017, 27th in 2018, 27th in 2019 and 26th in 2023.
Police & family of man murdered at White Castle plead with customers to come forward
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - First Alert 4 exclusively spoke to the family of Reginald Campbell after police say he was killed while sitting in his car. “That’s my only son and I’m going to miss him,” says his mother, Mary Campbell. The 43-year-old was...
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