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FOOTBALL PREVIEW: District title is next hurdle Jags want to clear
For Seckman head coach Nick Baer, that’s like asking “paper or plastic?” at the grocery store. This is, after all, the same coach who has said his team will play on the moon if it has to. So Baer has no problem practicing on the grass behind...
BOXCAR FROM FRANCE MARKS 75 YEARS IN MISSOURI
The rain didn’t deter over 60 veterans, civic leaders, and community members from celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Gratitude Train arriving in Missouri, carrying gifts from the people of France. A ceremony outside the Beef House
Crackdown on drunk driving includes 100+ officers
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - On Saturday night, 124 officers from 31 law enforcement agencies in the St. Louis region, including the Missouri State Highway Patrol, took to area highways to find and stop impaired drivers. The annual event, called Saturation Saturday, is held each August and is...
2nd Hottest Zip Code in America for Selling Homes is in Missouri?
I'm surprised, yet I'm not. I know there are some very popular housing areas in Missouri right now, but I had no idea that new data shows the 2nd hottest zip code in America for selling homes is in Missouri. This brand new information about the best real estate zip...
Fall in Missouri? Farmer’s Almanac Says to Get a Water Bottle
I normally accept whatever the weather is without complaining too much, but in this case I really hope Farmer's Almanac prediction for what Fall will be like in Missouri is wrong. Otherwise, we'll all need to stock up on water for multiple reasons. For the record, Fall officially begins on...
It’s hard for new farmers to buy land. Missouri and other states are trying to help out
Half an hour from downtown Kansas City, Joe Lau runs his fingers over the leaves of his young soybean crops. He has 24 acres worth of it in this field that should be ready to harvest in about a month and a half. Lau is a first generation farmer. He...
Mid-Missouri schools find success recruiting substitute teachers despite national shortage
Jefferson City — According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly 600,000 substitute teachers filled in for more than 30 million teacher absences each year in K-12 schools across the country. However, post-COVID, school districts nationwide struggled to fill this vital position. “There’s no doubt that there are...
‘A mini UN’: Growing community and acceptance at the Festival of Nations
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A year after rain dampened the parade at one of St. Louis’ biggest festivals, warm weather and sunshine greeted guests to the 2024 Festival of Nations. The smells of dozens of different world cuisines filled Tower Grove Park Saturday morning as the...
Mercy Internal Medicine Residency marks 70 years
When Mercy launched its internal medicine residency program in 1954, it was the first community-based program of its kind in Missouri. In late July, Mercy officials celebrated the program’s 70th anniversary. Since its inception, the Mercy Internal Medicine Residency has trained more than 400 physicians, who treat patients in...
Battlehawks Sign Keylon Kennedy & Myles Sims
The St. Louis Battlehawks continue to re-sign – and add – players to the roster for the 2025 UFL season. On Friday, the Battlehawks signed one of their draft picks, Myles Sims, and also returned DB Keylon Kennedy who was with St. Louis this past season. DB Keylon...
St. Louis hit-and-run leaves pedestrian seriously hurt
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis crash left a pedestrian seriously hurt early Saturday morning, and police said the driver left the scene. The hit-and-run happened around 4:30 a.m. near Natural Bridge and Belt avenues, a brief statement from police said on social media. That location places the shooting on the border between St. Louis's Mark Twain I-70 Industrial area and the Wells-Goodfellow neighborhood.
2 dead after minivan goes airborne, flips and lands on Highway 71
ANDREW CO., Mo. (KCTV) - Two women died after their minivan went airborne, crashed into a sign and flipped before it landed on Highway 71 north of St. Joseph over the weekend. The Missouri State Highway Patrol indicates that around 10:15 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24, emergency crews were called to the area of Highway 71 and 410th St., between Maryville and St. Joseph, with reports of a single-vehicle collision.
Big plays spark high school football jamborees
SPRINGFIELD, Mo–The high school football season will kick off for real a week from Friday. But there is action on grid iron’s around the Show-Me State. It’s jamboree Friday. And KOLR 10’s Chris Pinson is standing by live at Kickapoo with more, Chris. Hey Dan, while the jamboree doesn’t count for or against any of […]
Blues Looking To Get Rid Of Defenseman To Balance Roster
The St. Louis Blues, even though they succeeded in acquiring two players from the Edmonton Oilers via offer sheets, might have to solve some issues soon following such a bold move. The Blues acquired Philip Broberg and Dylan Holloway, and with the former now added to the blueline rotation, St. ...
Perez knocks in 900th career run; Royals move to within game of Cleveland
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Salvador Perez and Hunter Renfroe hit two-run homers during a five-run third inning Friday night, and the Kansas City Royals went on to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-4 in the opener of an interleague series between playoff contenders. Perez parlayed his success in a...
Jackson Co. legislator discusses plan for State Tax Commission order
Since the order came down, the Jackson County Executive's Office says the order is unenforceable and that doing so would result in multiple taxing entities losing millions, with schools taking the biggest hit.
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