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Mudcats Win Handily At Nevada, Breaking Two Game Losing Skid
The Chillicothe Mudcats picked up win number 20 on the season, and road win number six on the season, as they beat Nevada, 12-1. The win on Saturday night helped the Mudcats split the season series with the Griffons, and broke a small two game losing streak in the process.
Many gather to celebrate the life of Springfield musician Mark “Howie” Denny
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - On Sunday, many gathered to celebrate the life of local music legend Mark “Howie” Denny. An Ozarks musician who played with multiple bands in the area and left a lasting impact on the live music scene. Howie recently had a stroke and passed away,...
Police: 3 killed, 6 wounded in ‘exchange of gunfire’ during gathering in Philadelphia; no arrests
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Authorities say three men were killed and six other people wounded in an early morning shootout during a gathering in west Philadelphia. Police said more than 100 people were present in the Carroll Park neighborhood when gunfire broke out just after 2 a.m. Sunday. Police said their preliminary information indicated “an exchange of gunfire between multiple parties.” Police said a 33-year-old man who died at the scene appeared to have been targeted, and two other men aged 23 and 29 were pronounced dead at a hospital. A 26-year-old woman and five men ranging in age between 27 and 30 were listed in stable condition. No arrests were immediately reported.
Hallmark Introduces Catrick Mahomes For Kansas City Chiefs Movie
A new Hallmark movie is coming to television. The film is a Christmas movie based around the Kansas City Chiefs. With so many Chiefs players that fans might want to see in the movie, two names rise to the top — Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. However, some fans might do a double-take when they see who was cast.
Urban League opens its Entrepreneurship and Women’s Business Center
The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis celebrated the opening of its Entrepreneurship and Women’s Business Center on Monday July 15, 2024, in a historic building constructed in 1920. The history of the Women’s Business Center dates to 1999 – and Maureen E. Brinkley, SBA regional director, has been...
One man shot on Discovery Parkway early Sunday morning
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man was shot early Sunday morning on Discovery Parkway in Columbia. According to a Boone County Joint Communications alert sent at 1:53 a.m., Discovery Pkwy is closed at the southbound on-ramp due to a police incident. Motorists are asked to find an alternate route. Lieutenant Neal...
Urban Expo brings community Together
ST. LOUIS — The Back to School Urban League Expo took place on July 20, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at America’s Center. This family-friendly event, in partnership with St. Louis Public Schools, offered essential resources and entertainment for the community. Attendees enjoyed health screenings, utility assistance, financial literacy workshops, and receiving school […]
Cardinals 2024 Draft Picks Signing Tracker: Signing bonus, signing deadline
The St. Louis Cardinals have begun their second-half campaign to return to the playoffs, but even after the MLB Draft has finished, the Cardinals still need to lock up each of their draftees to contracts before the end of the month. If you're unfamiliar with how the MLB Draft process...
Mitch Marner linked to central division team after key player suffers injury
The Toronto Maple Leafs haven't completely closed the door on a Mitch Marner trade, and a recent injury could open up the possibility of a trade with the Blues. For months now, all of the speculation in Toronto has been about a Mitch Marner trade, and while new Head Coach Craig Berube has continued to support No. 16 as a Maple Leaf, the possibility of a trade isn't off the table yet. Now, an intriguing new trade partner has emerged, with the potentially season ending injury to Torey Krug opening up cap space for the St. Louis Blues to make a run at Marner.
Nominations open for award named after Boone County emergency management director
Do you know someone who works in public safety that needs recognition for their work? The Boone County Office of Emergency Management is taking nominations now through July 31 for the fourth annual Tom S. Hurley Public Safety Service Award. Hurley passed away unexpectedly in 2019 while serving as director...
Hedwig Comes to the Grove
Davida Jones is a girl with many talents, and she was the perfect Homecoming Queen to have as the world was still emerging from the pandemic. On July 13, 2024, she took the stage at Cherry Grove Community House Theatre to deliver a rousing revival of “Hedwig and the Angry Inch,” much to the audience’s delight. Capturing all the drama, angst, and vivid imagery of the 2014 Tony Award-winning production, this performance was for one night only – but what a night it was. This production and many others this summer have been brought to you by the Arts Project of Cherry Grove. Bravo!
Mo., Kan. lawmakers respond to Biden ending 2024 campaign
WASHINGTON —President Joe Biden announced Sunday afternoon he was dropping out of the 2024 race following a disastrous debate with Republican Donald Trump. Missouri and Kansas lawmakers used their social media accounts to respond to the the news. Biden has thrown his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris, the...
Disease is 'taking over' Missouri apple orchards after years of climate pressure
On a sunny June morning at Hickory Ridge Orchard a few miles southeast of Mexico, Missouri, Brandt Schisler walked down a row of apple trees, picking fruits that had succumbed to a variety of diseases. He checked them to see how infected they were and threw them on the ground to help save the rest of the tree.
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