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We interviewed the 'fastest boy in America' 11 years ago. Now his Olympic dreams are coming true
ST. LOUIS — When Brandon Miller was 11 years old, he was already dreaming about the Olympics. "Every day I wake up, you know, I dream about it — being in the race, standing on the podium, getting the gold medal around my neck," the young boy told 5 On Your Side's Frank Cusumano in 2013.
KQ2 Forecast: Chance for some storms expected for your Fourth of July
- The Flood Warning continues Missouri River at St Joseph through Monday morning. The river is or at near 23 feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Sunday evening. - Another round of showers and storms are expected later this afternoon. Severe threat is based on...
Taxpayers on the hook for $40K a month for now-ousted St. Louis official
ST. LOUIS (First Alert 4) -- Explore St. Louis announced Tuesday that its president, Kitty Ratcliffe, will be retiring early amid mounting criticism about construction on the convention center. First Alert 4 Investigates has learned Ratcliffe will exit her job at the end of next month but will still collect...
Multi-day celebration for southwest Missouri’s “oldest mining town” set to begin
GRANBY, Mo. — We’re days away from celebrating what locals claim to be, the oldest mining town in southwest Missouri. The City of Granby will kick off its annual Old Mining Town Days celebration on Friday. We caught up with event organizers Wednesday to find out what those...
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.
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...
Choices for People making Rolla a regional leader for developmental disability services
A Friday ceremony at Rolla Lions Club Park proved graduation season didn’t completely end in May. Gathered were dozens direct service professionals who achieved their Missouri Talent Pathways accreditation with Choices for People. This was the third graduation Choices for People has hosted since last year, and the largest yet. Moreover, additional ceremonies are planned until Choices for People’s entire staff has graduated, including the 30 new planned hires who’ll be joining the organization by the end of next year.
Three AFC & NFC Teams Not Named The Chiefs Or 49ers That Are Super Bowl Contenders
The Kansas City Chiefs have won back-to-back Super Bowls. Last year, they faced the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl and were victorious. Both the Chiefs and 49ers are understandably the favorites to come out of the AFC and NFC once again. However, anything can happen in the NFL.
1 dead, 3 injured after severe thunderstorm tears through state park in Kansas
One man died and three people were injured after a severe thunderstorm pummeled Russell County in Kansas, Sheriff Andrew Van Der Wege said in a news statement.The storm blew through Lake Wilson in rural central Kansas' Wilson State Park bringing high winds of 68 to 70 miles per hour, the sheriff said, toppling multiple campers. The sheriff's office said dispatch received multiple 911 calls starting at 11:52 p.m. on Wednesday, and officers arrived at the scene to find several campers turned over.Officers found three injured people during search and rescue efforts and one dead man. Christopher Montoya, 64, of Holyrood was found in the Hell Creek Park area of the state park. His body was transferred to the local mortuary. An autopsy is scheduled, the sheriff said. The injured people were taken to Russell Regional Hospital. Details about their condition weren't released. The sheriff's office warned visitors to be cautious if they decided to come to Lake Wilson due to debris and power loss. Severe storms and flooding have hit the Midwest in recent weeks.This is a breaking news story. Please check back for updates.
Wichita storm damage includes car crushed by fallen tree
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A car was crushed by a tree during Wednesday night’s storm in northwest Wichita. Danielle McVey that at around 2 a.m. Thursday, she was asleep inside her home on Westridge Court. Her mom and sister were awake and they saw the tree come down. Nobody was hurt, except for McVey’s feelings. Two other cars were damaged.
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