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Mizzou Football Coach Eliah Drinkwitz calls Murray State "Toughest Opener He's Faced"
With Missouri Football set to kick off their season on Thursday night against Murray State, Head Coach Eliah Drinkwitz held his weekly press conference on Sunday afternoon. He discussed the team's preparation for Murray State and shared some of his expectations for week one and the season ahead. One of...
KQ2 Forecast: Heat Advisory remains in effect for Monday
- A Heat Advisory remains in effect as hot and humid conditions are expected through Tuesday with highs in the mid to upper 90s and heat index value ranging from 105 to 110 degrees. - A few rain & storms will be possible Tuesday night but better chances Thursday into...
Nevada man sentenced to 20 years for meth distribution conspiracy
A Nevada, Missouri, man has been sentenced in federal court for his role in leading a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. Trenton D. Wallace, 28, was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison without parole by U.S. District Judge Roseann A. Ketchmark. Wallace’s sentencing comes after he pleaded guilty on December 14, 2023, to one count of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and attempting to possess methamphetamine with the intent to distribute.
‘Everyone can find 45 minutes a week to make a difference’: Hannibal woman explains impact of mentoring with HAYS
HANNIBAL, Mo. — Connie Benson first sat with a kindergarten student as a mentor from the Hannibal Alliance for Youth Support (HAYS) program through the Hannibal Public School District nearly 15 years ago. Benson, who has a background as a high school teacher, worried if she could connect with...
De Soto to buy four more homes to be demolished for flood prevention
The city of De Soto will soon purchase and demolish four flood-prone homes, using funds from the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. The De Soto City Council voted 5-0 Monday to authorize City Manager Todd Melkus to purchase the four properties, seven months after the city was notified that it had been awarded state and federal funds and after completing the monthslong appraisal process.
The Jefferson Bank Protest-a flashpoint in the St. Louis Civil Rights Movement
The decision to end the Jefferson Bank Commemorative Protest was an agonizing one for me. I respect the rationale shared by those closest to the initial protest to find more creative and relevant ways to memorialize the protest that still reverberates with those in the ongoing struggle for basic human rights for Black workers. The way the white power structure (as it was called in back in the day) linked arms to crush the protest rarely gets attention. It is a valuable case study for those who want to fight seriously for transformative change. You cannot underestimate the power of your oppressors.
Ed Kelce Recalls Being ‘Surprised’ By Son Travis Kelce’s Wisdom Over Holiday Album
Ed Kelce recalled son Travis Kelce’s inspiring attitude when the Kansas City Chiefs tight end teamed up with brother Jason Kelce for a holiday album. “He was talking about, ‘These things aren’t in my wheelhouse. This isn’t the kind of stuff I’m really good at,’” Ed said of Travis, 34, on the Thursday, August 22, […]
Ballpark Village hosts St. Louis street food festival for fun and eats
ST. LOUIS – Ballpark Village is hosting day two of the Saint Louis Street Food Festival. Over 20 of the area’s top food trucks and restaurants will be there with all food items going for $5 or less. There will also be live music, break dancing, axe throwing, mechanical bull riding, and more. The event […]
The Doobie Brothers Came to Play and Fans Came to Listen to the Music and Reminisce
The pink and lavender hues folded into the night sky as The Doobie Brothers took to the stage at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in St. Louis County at 8:30 p.m. on this warm Saturday night. The older crowd rose to their feet cheering and clapping. The band got down to business kicking off their 105-minute set with the classic cover of Eddie Holland’s “Take Me in Your Arms (Rock Me a Little While)” and then slid into “Here to Love You.”
FIRST WARN FORECAST: Heat Advisory through Monday
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The intense heat continues through tomorrow with Heat Advisories in place through 8 p.m. Monday. The heat index will reach the triple digits with actual temperatures flirting with the triple digits in several locations. The heat continues as the 90s are forecasted through Thursday. A first warn is in place Tuesday as showers and storms roll through the area. Some storms could be on the strong to severe side. By Thursday, another first warn is in place as a front moves through bringing showers and storms for the evening hours. Right now, there is not a severe risk associated with this system. Behind the front temperatures dive into the 80s and even the 70s are possible by Sunday! The rain chance continues through the weekend, but no day looks like a washout.
Lisa Stone, former SLU and Wisconsin coach, appointed as women’s basketball’s head coach
Hiring a high-profile coach to take the reins of a Division III athletic program tends to be a rare occurrence. With the hire of Lisa Stone, Washington University’s women’s basketball program appears to be bucking that trend. Stone brings a nearly unmatched depth of experience to the WashU...
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