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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.
Sound of Speed Airshow makes improvements for upcoming show
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) The Sound of Speed Airshow has heard concerns and is offering upgrades for its upcoming performances on September 14 and 15. Organizers for the show say that everything will stay in place for what people know and love. However, patrons can now buy parking for spots closer to the airfield for a better arrival to the area.
“Imagine the possibilities”: New Webster University Chancellor Tim Keane addresses the campus community for the first time at fall convocation
New Webster University Chancellor Tim Keane addressed students, staff and faculty for the first time at the fall 2024 convocation ceremony today, Aug. 23 in the Loretto-Hilton Center. The event was opened to students for the first time in at least 15 years. Rather than a traditional convocation, defined as...
City to get grocery store for the first time in over two decades
HORNERSVILLE, Mo. (KAIT) - The city of Hornersville has not had a grocery store in 22 years, but that’s changing soon. The Bootheel town may be known for its watermelon, but it is still considered a food desert. A massive fire destroyed the sole grocery store in Hornersville in...
Westport is getting a new LGBTQ+ bar, but it wants to be more than another 'raging club'
Westport nightlife is set for transformation as a sweeping expansion adds seven late-night hotspots to the historic entertainment district — anchored by a new bar catering specifically to Kansas City’s LGBTQ+ community. Q Kansas City — a collaboration with Lance Pierce of Queer Bar Takeover — is expected...
Chiefs Predicted to Use New IR Rule in Order to Keep 2 Summer Standouts
After entering Organized Team Activities (OTAs) with a perceived lack of depth at running back behind Isiah Pacheco, the Kansas City Chiefs now have several viable candidates at the position with the 53-man roster cutdown just a few days away on August 27. Left standing are 2024 UDFA Carson Steele,...
Amateur radio fans gather in Joplin for annual Hamfest
JOPLIN, Mo. — A popular hobby—and old form of communication—is happening in Joplin. The Joplin Amateur Radio Club is hosting “Joplin Hamfest” at the Joplin Family Worship Center off East 7th Street.It’s the 35th year for this event, which attracts commercial radio vendors and radio enthusiasts.Ones showing up to buy, sell, and/or trade equipment, but also come together with the radio community.It also offers a class where folks can get their 10-year amateur license, which is required to be an amateur radio operator.”It’s a great hobby and it’s also one that will bring you community that you don’t have here. I have friends all over the United States, some of whom I’ve never met, but would take the shirt off their backs if I needed it,” said Rex Chambers, Joplin Amateur Radio Club President.Tabbed as the largest hamfest in southwest Missouri, this event continues tomorrow, and runs from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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.
Billikens Knock Off No. 7 Indiana in Opener
ST. LOUIS – Saint Louis opened its season on a high note Friday night, defeating No. 7 Indiana 2-0 in the season opener at Robert R. Hermann Stadium. Matthew Wrobel scored the game-winner in the 16th minute, then the Billikens benefited from an Indiana own goal in the 60th minute. Jeremi Abonnel earned the shutout in goal for SLU and made several dazzling saves, including one on a second-half IU penalty kick.
Patrick Mahomes launches new career venture alongside Adidas as he looks to mentor host of college superstars
PATRICK Mahomes has announced a new career venture with Adidas. The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback revealed on Friday that he has joined forces with the German sportswear giant to form a new Name, Image, and Likeness program with a difference. Labeled Team Mahomes, the inaugural group of athletes all ply their trade at his alma […]
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...
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