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Royals select AJ Causey in 2024 MLB draft
Day No. 2 of the 2024 Major League Baseball draft is taking place on Monday in Fort Worth, Texas. The draft is being held in conjunction with MLB’s All-Star Game on Tuesday at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. Former Tennessee pitcher AJ Causey was selected by Kansas City...
Bernie’s Redbird Review: Grading Every Area Of The Cardinals At The All-Star Break.
The Cardinals sputtered into the All-Star break by losing four of six games to the Royals and Cubs at Busch Stadium. After six weeks of watching the Redbirds play winning baseball, their late downturn was disappointing. This does not mean the Cardinals have reverted to their former ways. Thirty-nine games...
Neosho volunteer honored with Missouri Senior Service Award for community impact
JOPLIN, Mo. — Susan Carlsten is the latest recipient of the Missouri Community Service Commission’s Senior Service Award for the South Region, and she was presented the award Monday at Freeman West. Her name was announced back in the spring, but she couldn’t attend the ceremony because she...
Street closures scheduled for annual Homecomers Celebration
JACKSON, Mo. (KFVS) - The annual Homecomers Celebration is set for July 23-27 in uptown Jackson. The event will bring carnival rides, fair food, vendors, and free live entertainment back to the city. Organizer Larry Koehler said this is the 116th year for the event, which began in 1908. Aside...
Former St. Louis Aldermen Lewis Reed, John Collins-Muhammad released from prison
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Two former St. Louis Aldermen have been released from federal prison. First Alert 4 confirmed Monday that former St. Louis Board of Alderman President Lewis Reed & former Alderman John Collins-Muhammad were in the custody of the St. Louis Residential Reentry Management Field Office. They are reportedly scheduled to be released entirely from custody in August 2025.
Free pickleball courts in Kansas City area
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Pickleball’s popularity is exploding across the country, and with the summer heat, many people could be looking for courts near them. There are several places throughout the metro, like Chicken N Pickle and SERV, that cost between $20 and $40 to reserve a court. But many places offer free courts in […]
Panthers Stole Top Free Agent From Kansas City Chiefs
Veteran wide receiver Adam Thielen was one of the few bright spots on the 2023 Carolina Panthers. Following a long and successful stint with the Minnesota Vikings, the former undrafted free agent signed a three-year, $25 million deal with Carolina to be Bryce Young’s top option. With D.J. Moore on the Chicago Bears, Thielen stepped up as the only reliable weapon in the passing game. Starting and appearing in all 17 games, Thielen finished his age-33 season with 103 receptions for 1,014 yards and four touchdowns on 137 targets.
Humansville clerk accused of preventing candidates from running in April election
HUMANSVILLE, Mo. – A city employee at the center of two state-level investigations in Humansville is now facing a felony indictment for committing election offenses. It’s a major development in a story KOLR 10 Investigates first broke in May. Investigators are also looking into the potential misuse of public funding in Humansville, where some council […]
MOWIT volunteers lend hand at Baker transitional house for women
St. Louis – Volunteers with Missouri Women in Trades (MOWIT) helped demo and rebuild a plumbing stack at one of the Baker House’s transitional homes for women on June 29 and 30. A group of female Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 562 members led the project. The house, located in south St. Louis City, is owned by Keyway Center for Diversion and Reentry, which provides housing and wrap-around services for women reentering the St. Louis community from jail or prison. The effort is one of several projects MOWIT has completed for the agency. – MOWIT photo.
Disaster training starts today near Busch Stadium, St. Charles and Grafton
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Military and local responders will be seen along the banks of the Mississippi starting Monday, part of a large-scale emergency response drill around Busch Stadium. The training is focused on preparing first responders to deploy into and handle dangerous conditions following a “catastrophic disaster,” according to the East-West Gateway Council of Governments.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul closes thrift store location, cuts staff
COOL VALLEY, Mo. — The nonprofit Society of St. Vincent de Paul of St. Louis announced last week that it has closed its Cool Valley location, at 1225 S. Florissant Road, and eliminated several jobs as it deals with financial issues. In a July 9 email, the nonprofit organization...
Investigation underway after body found floating in Missouri River
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - An investigation is underway after a body was found floating in the Missouri River. A spokesperson for the Kansas City Fire Department said KCFD was called to the Missouri River at 6:20 p.m. Monday after receiving a call about a body floating in the river. When firefighters arrived at the riverfront boat ramp KCFD “quickly spotted” the body.
Jim Edmonds symbolizes everything that's wrong with baseball
On Sunday, the Chicago Cubs had their way with their archrivals, the St. Louis Cardinals. Christopher Morel and Pete Crow-Armstrong each hit two home runs as they led the Cubs to an 8-3 win and helped them secure a series split in the Gateway City. The Cubs finished the first half 47-51, 3.5 games back of the New York Mets for the final Wild Card spot.
Key Defender Predicted To Be Chiefs' 'Biggest Bust' of 2024
The Chiefs have one of the best rosters in the NFL, rightful favorites to hoist a third straight Lombardi Trophy with minimal personnel weaknesses on the team. Fans don't have much to worry about aside from health, though some position groups aren't as strong as others. David Kenyon of Bleacher Report identified each NFL team's biggest bust candidate, and he believes veteran DT Derrick Nnadi could be in for a rough season.
Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce handed different training camp schedules as Chiefs prepare for historic three-peat bid
THE Kansas City Chiefs are gearing up for a potentially historic 2024 season – and fans can get a sneak peek of their preparations from next week. Patrick Mahomes and Co return to training camp on July 21 ahead of a three-peat attempt in the fall. The Chiefs are aiming to become the first team […]
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