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The Cardinals having no players represented in the All-Star Game is bad for baseball
With the MLB All-Star Week finally here, teams get to showcase their stars on the game's biggest stage. Everything is bigger in Texas, as the Home Run Derby and the All-Star Game will take place at the ballpark in Arlington. Every team has an elected representative if not voted in, and the Cardinals' only All-Star for 2024 is elite closer Ryan Helsley. But breaking news: he has opted out of pitching in the all-star game. Kyle Finnegan of the Washington Nationals will be his replacement.
MoDOT Announces Prequalified Teams for Second Improve I-70 Project
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Transportation has received Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from teams interested in competing for the contract to design and construct the second project of MoDOT’s statewide Improve I-70 Program. Improve I-70: Warrenton to Wentzville will improve Interstate 70 from Warrenton to I-64 and on I-64 from I-70 to Route K, including improvements to the I-64/I-70 interchange at Wentzville. This project is one of several projects which will widen I-70 across the state.
Walsworth announces Andy Billett as new Chief Operating Officer
Walsworth has announced the appointment of printing industry veteran Andy Billett as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Billett will be replacing the current COO, Jim Mead, who is retiring in November. He will be based at Walsworth’s corporate office in Marceline, Missouri. Billett joins Walsworth with over 25...
Soldier native to Lawton found dead at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri
FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. (KSWO) - A Soldier originally from Lawton was found dead with an apparent gunshot wound at an on-post residence in Missouri. Cpl. Robert Wilson III, 23, was found unresponsive at an on-post residence at Fort Leonard Wood. He was found with a gunshot wound and was pronounced dead, Friday, July 12.
2024 Mets Draft profile: Trey Snyder
A three sport star who played football, basketball, and baseball at from Liberty North High School in Liberty, Missouri, Trey Snyder stood out in high school and exhibition games, and is considered by some scouts and evaluators to be the best prep prospect in the very crowded field in the state of Missouri. After hitting .391 with 7 home runs and 22 stolen bases this past spring in his senior season, he was named Missouri Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year, giving Liberty North High School three consecutive winners, as former alumni Tate McGuire was the 2022-2023 recipient and Karson Milbrandt was the recipient in 2021-2022.
Top Performances and Draft Picks: Waters Wins, Chazz Martinez Shines
The Royals saw Drew Waters win Player of the Week, while Chazz Martinez impressed, and Jac Caglianone hit a home run for the Storm Chasers and River Bandits, respectively. Notable performances were seen across different levels of the minor leagues this week. Drew Waters led the International League with 22...
R&B artist Terisa Griffin’s foundation celebrates 17 years of blessing STL area rising freshman
Singer/songwriter Terisa Griffin often speaks of her love for “our babies” as the motivation behind her Better Love Yourself Foundation. The incoming college freshmen who will be gifted with a trunk full of college/dorm essentials next weekend were literal babies when the national recording artist first included St. Louis among the select cities that host its signature event.
Springfield-Greene County Health warns public of increased risk of illness
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is warning that the community is at an increased risk of contracting illnesses that cause diarrhea from highly contagious bacteria. The Health Department says they have seen a significant increase in Shigellosis cases in the county. They also noted similar diarrheal cases in the community like Salmonella […]
Kansas doctor’s license revoked in $16 million medical fraud schemes
OVERLAND PARK (KSNT) – A Kansas surgeon had his license to practice medicine revoked Tuesday after defrauding the federal government of millions in cash over the course of several years. The Kansas State Board of Healing Arts (KSBHA) issued a press release July 16 with their final order in the case of Gautam Jayaswal from […]
Missouri Religious Leaders push back on Sen. Josh Hawley's public embrace of Christian nationalism
Some religious leaders are pushing back on Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley’s public embrace of Christian Nationalism, which the belief that the United States is a Christian nation and the government should actively keep it that way.
Epic Deal With Walmart Might Bring This Pizza To Missouri
Last Thursday, Mr. Gatti's Pizza announced a partnership with Walmart to bring Mr. Gatti's Pizza to 92 Walmart stores in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Kentucky. Twelve locations will open in Walmart Stores this year in North Texas and Southern Oklahoma, according to a press release from Mr. Gatti's. So, could Missouri see Mr. Gatti's at Walmart?
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