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Chris Jones' Heir Apparent Named Chiefs' Most Promising Building Block of 2024
The two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs are trying to win an unprecedented third-straight title, which is unheard of in the NFL. For the Chiefs to accomplish this impressive feat, they will need their defense to play lights out again, which they did last season. Kansas City was ranked second in scoring defense (17.3 points per game allowed) and sacks (56) only behind the Baltimore Ravens.
Branson-area nonprofit’s expansion postponed after governor vetoes bill
NEAR BRANSON, Mo. (KY3) — A Branson area nonprofit organization delayed its plans to expand and renovate after Governor Parson vetoed a bill granting $50,000. The Little Heroes Park is in Taney County, just west of U.S. 65, a few miles north of Branson. According to the nonprofit Life’s Journey founder, the park is growing as more people visit.
They spent years addicted to drugs. A college scholarship gave them a second chance
ST. LOUIS (First Alert 4) -- Christy Ivory was scared when she found out she was pregnant at 26 years old. She had a crack cocaine addiction she didn’t know how to overcome. She was trying to lead a normal life. She was still working, but the prevalence of the drug at that time made it difficult to stop.
‘We have to remove them’; As rains threatens America’s Birthday Parade, SLMPD police aware of Pro-Palestinian protest plans
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - St. Louis Metropolitan police (SLMPD) are teaming up with St. Louis Fire Department to prevent protestors from stopping America’s Birthday Parade on July 4. The parade is scheduled for 10:00 am on Thursday in downtown St. Louis. “Protestors, they are there to...
Farmington Correctional Center without water
FARMINGTON, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Inmates are being provided bottled water and portable toilets as maintenance crews work to repair a broken water main at Farmington Correctional Center. The Missouri Department of Corrections said the break happened Wednesday morning at a main underneath one of the central buildings. While...
Woman accused of shoplifting more than $2,500 from Kansas City Bath and Body Works stores
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A metro woman is accused of targeting a popular retail chain and shoplifting thousands of dollars worth of merchandise. Prosecutors charged 20-year-old Ariana Milan with two counts of stealing. A probable cause statement alleges Milan and another woman walked into the Bath and Body Works...
Chiefs Reporter Says ‘Favorite’ Has Emerged in Starting LT Battle
The most important positional battle of Kansas City Chiefs 2024 training camp is undoubtedly the open competition at left tackle. Chiefs Digest beat reporter Matt Derrick discussed the LT situation during a Q&A with fans on July 2, and the KC media member was very confident about his prediction for the eventual outcome.
St. Louis Cardinals Shortstop Masyn Winn has Played 110 Games in His Young Major League Career, But None Will Feel Like This One
The MLB at Rickwood Field: A Tribute to the Negro Leagues was the first of its kind, played in celebration and remembrance of Negro League players. Played at the oldest professional baseball stadium in America and the former home of the Birmingham Black Barons, the Cardinals and the San Francisco Giants wore the uniforms of their Negro League counterparts, the St. Louis Stars and the San Francisco Sea Lions. 99-year-old Bill Gleason, the oldest living Negro League alumni, threw out the first pitch after a pregame performance by Grammy-nominated musician Jon Batiste who was accompanied by Brittney Spencer, Willie Jones and C.S. Armstrong, and a ceremony honoring the approximately 60 Negro Leaguers in attendance and Willie Mays, who passed away two days before.
A Cardinals-Rangers blockbuster to form two-headed monster with Sonny Gray
As the trade deadline approaches, it's clear that the St. Louis Cardinals are going to need some help in their starting rotation, which has exceeded expectations but only has one starter that can be counted on in the postseason, Sonny Gray. After a 15-24 start, the Cardinals looked like they...
MoDOT Kansas City hiring maintenance workers at job fair on July 20
10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Saturday, July 20, at the Belton Maintenance Facility, 17321 S. Peculiar Dr., Belton, MO 64012. At this event, MoDOT KC will be hiring for maintenance workers. You can complete your application ahead of time at modot.org/careers. If you are unable to attend the job...
Surprise Chiefs Player Projected for Big Role in 2024
The Chiefs prioritized roster continuity this offseason, bringing back most players who contributed to last year's second consecutive Super Bowl win. That means fans are already familiar with most of the key producers, though Nate Taylor of The Athletic recently identified one under-the-radar player who should step into a larger role for Kansas City in the 2024-25 season.
Amare Witham, a Glendale High School basketball star, dies
Amare Witham, a Glendale basketball star with a confident attitude and so much potential, has died. Witham was entering his junior year with the Falcons. He was one of the bright young stars in the southwest Missouri sports scene who held multiple Division I offers thanks to his uncanny scoring ability. Multiple sources close...
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