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Taijuan Walker crumbles early in KC as Phillies drop series opener to Royals
KANSAS CITY — It’s not often the Phillies find themselves in Kansas City. The last time they made their way to Missouri in the regular season was 1,930 days ago — May 12, 2019. Andrew McCutchen was leading off and the bottom of the lineup consisted of...
The best player the Chiefs are very likely to release at roster cuts
In the interest of clarity from the get-go, the headline is everything here. The Kansas City Chiefs have a number of players with some decent name recognition (thanks, three Super Bowl rings!) on the offseason 90-man roster who are flirting with the possibility of being released in a matter of days. But the wording is important here. While some bigger names could be discussed with one foot out the door, it's also just as possible those players are brought back. And that's not the conversation we're having.
County Council to have gate installed at Rockford Park
Jefferson County Council members have agreed to have an access-control gate installed at Rockford Park to increase safety measures and curb misuse of the House Springs park along the Big River. The call comes after a drowning and a string of water rescues this summer near the river access point...
Local marathon runners raising 'dough' for charity
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) Local marathon runners and 'Measly Mile Mafia' members Terra James and Jordin Morgan are using their passion for good. James and Morgan have teamed up with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and the Ronald McDonald House respectively, and are raising money in a tasty way. Before they...
St. Louis area health officials closely monitoring spread of mpox
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - St. Louis area health officials are closely monitoring the spread of mpox after the World Health Organization declared the virus a public health emergency. The World Health Organization issued a similar warning about COVID-19, but unlike the early days of COVID, an mpox...
St. Louis mayor vetoes charter modernization bill
The St. Louis Board of Aldermen will not undergo a name change in November. Mayor Tishaura Jones on Friday vetoed a bill that would have modernized language in the city charter. Among other changes, it would have renamed the Board of Aldermen to the St. Louis City Council. The objection...
What to do in the Lou: Weekend events Aug. 24-25
ST. LOUIS — From experiencing different cultures to trying new food, there are several events happening in the St. Louis area this weekend, Aug. 24-25. Festival of Nations. The largest multicultural event in the region returns to Tower Grove Park this Saturday and Sunday, hosted by the International Institute of St. Louis.
Jefferson City welcomes new Urgent Care with familiar staff and more room
A new Urgent Care facility held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday afternoon in Jefferson City. The new MU Health Care Urgent Care facility officially opened on May 30 and is located at 3527 West Truman Boulevard, Suite 100A in Jefferson City. This new location was opened after two other Urgent Care...
Lebanon License Bureau reopens under new management
The Missouri Department of Revenue announced this week that the new management contract for the Lebanon License Office has been awarded to License Office Services, LLC. All license office contracts in Missouri are awarded through a competitive bid process. License offices are operated by independent contractors but overseen by the Missouri Department of Revenue. For more on this story, see Saturday's LCR.
Emergency Fish Salvage Order in effect for North County Park Lake
CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTY, Mo. (KBSI) – The Missouri Department of Conservation authorized an Emergency Fish Salvage Order for North County Park Lake in Cape Girardeau County Park. The order is in effect now through September 30. The Emergency Fish Salvage Order will enable anglers to remove as many fish...
Multiple sclerosis appears to protect against Alzheimer’s disease
People with multiple sclerosis (MS) are far less likely than those without the condition to have the molecular hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. The discovery suggests a new avenue of research through which to seek Alzheimer’s treatments,...
Boone County Jail inmate dies
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) An Ashland man died in the Boone County Jail Friday after an officer saw him showing signs of medical distress, according to the Boone County Sheriff's Office. According to a Facebook post from the department, at around 3 p.m. Friday, the Ashland Police Department brought William Gipson, 43, to the Boone The post Boone County Jail inmate dies appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Heat Advisory issued August 24 at 2:43AM CDT until August 25 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
* WHAT…Heat index values up to 106 expected. * WHERE…Benton, Hickory, Cedar, Dade, Polk, and St. Clair Counties. * WHEN…From noon to 9 PM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS…Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat. illnesses. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay...
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