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Leigh's Lost and Found: Fox Hound/Beagle mix found tied to a utility pole in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Animal control took in a Beagle/Fox Hound mix after someone found her tied up to a utility pole in the summer heat. Shelter coordinator Josh Doss says, “unknown is she was just left there just for a minute and they intended to come back or if she was dumped there. Nobody was able to find an owner in the area so they brought her out to us.”
Former non-profit president joins staff at Drury University
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The former president of the Community Foundation of the Ozarks (CFO) is joining the staff at Drury University. According to a release from the university, Brian Fogle has accepted an invitation to be an Executive in Residence. In that position, Fogle will help connect Drury students with organizations to help develop their […]
Jefferson City man arrested after fatal bicyclist crash on Highway 50
The Jefferson City Police Department announced an arrest in connection to a fatal bicycle crash early Monday morning. In a press release, Captain David Williams said that a Jefferson City man was arrested and taken to the Cole County Jail. The name will not be released unless the Cole County...
Arkansas nonprofit delivers repurposed floral arrangements to local nursing homes
ARKANSAS, USA — A new nonprofit brings joy to local nursing homes through repurposed flower arrangements. Grateful Vase delivers floral arrangements from leftover flowers from events to long-term care facilities in Northwest Arkansas and Springfield, Missouri. The organization’s founder, Lindsey Curry, said she had the idea when she was...
Hammons Black Walnuts, bringing the Ozarks to beyond
STOCKTON - Ozarkers have long been beckoned by bright green gold on the ground. Otherwise known as black walnuts, those little pops of color earn countless folks stained hands – and cash to hold in them – each fall as they haul them by the bag, bucket, barrel and truck bed to hulling stations across the region and beyond.
97-year-old woman inspires others at De Soto gym
DE SOTO, Mo. — Lorraine Acre may not be the strongest or most muscular member of the Iron Integrity gym in De Soto, but she has been inspiring those around her, especially when they learn she’s 97 years old. “I turn 98 in November,” said Acre, who lives...
St. Louis gift boutique to shutter
ST. LOUIS — Abigail’s Gift Boutique, a gift, home decor and apparel shop at 5611 Hampton Ave., is closing, according to a social media post by owner Abigail Niebling. The move comes after she said in May that she would shutter a second location, Abigail's Clothing Boutique at 5441 Hampton Ave., and merge the two in hopes of remaining open. Both shops are in the city’s St. Louis Hills neighborhood.
City of Branson looking for 2 new Board of Directors
BRANSON, Mo. — The City of Branson is looking for two Board of Director applicants for the Tourism Community Enhancement District. The application process opened today, July 15, and will close on July 29 at 4:30 p.m. The Board of Alderman will vote on the applicants the Mayor selects. To apply, you can go to […]
Disaster training starts today near Busch Stadium, St. Charles and Grafton
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Military and local responders will be seen along the banks of the Mississippi starting Monday, part of a large-scale emergency response drill around Busch Stadium. The training is focused on preparing first responders to deploy into and handle dangerous conditions following a “catastrophic disaster,” according to the East-West Gateway Council of Governments.
Though he’s the Cardinals lone All-Star, Ryan Helsley won’t pitch in Tuesday’s game
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Two-time All-Star closer Ryan Helsley is the Cardinals’ lone representative at this week’s All-Star Game in Arlington, Texas, but when Cardinals fans tune into the game Tuesday night, they won’t see him pitch. Major League Baseball announced Monday afternoon that...
Patrick Mahomes Roasts Chris Jones Over Plans to Skip Chiefs Camp
Training camp week is officially here as rookies and veterans will start reporting in anticipation of the Chiefs getting started on July 21. With such an experienced roster, most players know the grueling few weeks ahead as Andy Reid is notoriously difficult in training camp to ensure his team is prepared for the tough season. Star defender Chris Jones recently joked that he's lobbying with Reid for some off-days, and now Patrick Mahomes is poking fun at his teammate on social media.
St. Louis Cardinals: Happy Birthday to the late Mike Shannon
Mike Shannon is among the most significant individuals synonymous with the St. Louis Cardinals organization. Born in St. Louis on July 15th, 1939, Shannon grew up in the area and attended Clayton's Christian Brothers College High School. He was an outstanding athlete, winning the Missouri Prep Player of the Year in football and basketball. Football was Shannon's best sport, having signed a letter of intent to play at the University of Missouri.
NITRO CHAOS TO FEATURE STREET OUTLAWS STARS AT MO-KAN DRAGWAY
Nitro Chaos, the spinoff series from Funny Car Chaos, has been a staple in the nitro entertainment community. Still, this weekend's Mo-Kan Dragway event has opened its stage to another prominent entertainment drag racing venue - The Street Outlaws. Mo-Kan Dragsway, the 62-year-old drag strip in Asbury, Mo., will open...
Adam Thielen Was Oh So Close to Joining Different Team
If Adam Thielen had his way, he might have joined the Kansas City Chiefs in 2023 — and subsequently won a Super Bowl. Adam Thielen Was Oh So Close to Joining Different Team. The beloved former Viking played a golf tournament last week and was asked about playing against the Chiefs in 2024. He replied, “Well, I was trying to go there, and they didn’t want me, so I’ll have to try to show them what I got.”
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