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Convicted felons struggle to get hired in Missouri
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Missouri’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stands at 3.8%. Some of those standing in the unemployment line are formerly incarcerated people who struggle to get hired because of their felony records. “It’s an uphill battle,” said Maria Maupin. Maupin was convicted...
Next man up: Scott City’s Jackson Gloth set for breakout year under center
There is a lot of new around Scott City football this fall. A new head coach. A new backfield. No Mark Panagos, the coveted quarterback/kicker who accumulated over 2,000 total yards and was a Semoball Award finalist in 2023. While the Rams’ young core of talent will need to replenish...
Fact checking Missouri Gov. Mike Parson's maternal health initiative
ST. LOUIS — Seventy women die every year in Missouri of pregnancy and birth complications. In December of 2023, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson announced a plan to improve maternal health. 5 On Your Side wanted to find out what’s been done on the state level since the announcement.
Missouri Supreme Court blocks agreement that would have halted execution
CLAYTON, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri Supreme Court blocked an agreement that would spare the life of a man on death row. Instead, Marcellus Williams must now proceed with a hearing on his innocence claim, with a little over a month to go before his scheduled execution. The ruling...
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...
Kansas City Chiefs owner’s daughter is taking fans breath away with her lavish dorm room — see the pics
Tavia Hunt, the wife of Kansas City Chiefs CEO and part-owner Clark Hunt, gave a glimpse of her daughter’s decked out dorm room. In an Instagram post from Aug. 23, Tavia Hunt shared a series of photos from her youngest daughter Ava Hunt’s dorm room at Southern Methodist University, which received a massive makeover.
Cardinals ideal Willson Contreras replacement would be another shot at Cubs
As the St. Louis Cardinals fight to maintain postseason relevancy, they just received a massive blow in the form of an injury to star catcher Willson Contreras. Contreras, who was acquired in free agency from the rival Cubs in free agency two years ago, fractured his finger and will miss a few weeks.
Cardinals First-Round DL Darius Robinson Could Begin Season On IR
Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that Cardinals first-round DL Darius Robinson suffered a calf injury and is expected to miss multiple weeks. Should the Cardinals place him on injured reserve, Robinson would miss at least the first four games of the regular season. This is, obviously, disappointing news, as...
Advocates dispatch around KC to help register voters ahead of election
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Advocates posted up over the weekend in an attempt to help those in Kansas City register to vote before the upcoming election. Kansas City officials say that on Saturday, Aug. 24, members of a voting collective were dispatched to local community centers to make voting more accessible than ever, thanks to an initiative from Mayor Pro Tem Ryana Parks, the Greater Kansas City National Pan-Hellenic Council, the City of Kansas City, Mo., and KC Parks Community Centers.
St. Joseph Christian School's 7th annual car show fundraiser
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) The St. Joseph Christian School Fine Arts Boosters hosted their 7th annual Car, Truck, and Bike show at the Frederick Boulevard Church, including some sweet rides, games, and awards for different vehicles, with all funds raised going towards their fine arts department. "It's a fundraiser to help...
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