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Wednesday with Walton – July 4, 2024
This week, Brian and Blake celebrate the Fourth by detailing The Cardinal Nation’s June Player and Pitcher of the Month across the St. Louis Cardinals system, Chase Davis and Keiverson Ramirez. Last month’s results by a number of other hitting and pitching finalists are also covered. Podcast: Play...
Double shooting kills 1 in Cahokia Heights
CAHOKIA HEIGHTS, Ill. (First Alert 4) - One person is dead after a double shooting Friday in Cahokia Heights. The shooting happened just before 1 p.m. on Judith Lane in Cahokia Heights. According to Cahokia Heights police, both victims were men. First Alert 4 is working to gather more information.
St. Charles Riverfest canceled Friday as Missouri River hits 'moderate' flood stage
ST CHARLES, Mo. — Just hours before fireworks lit up St. Charles' skies Thursday night, the city announced it wouldn't be repeating its annual July Fourth celebration, "Riverfest," on Friday. The annual event went off without a hitch Thursday night, with hundreds of people turning out to ride rides,...
Strong storm flips dock, several boats underwater
CAPE FAIR, Mo. – The Cape Fair Marina, just west of Branson, is still partially underwater. After Wednesday night’s storm, an entire dock was flipped upside down and several boats were damaged. “Never seen anything like this,” said Kevin Smith, whose family visits every year from Colorado. All of the walkways to get to the […]
Free Food Distribution at MAC
Park Hills, Mo. (KFMO) - Starting this month, Mineral Area College has partnered with the St. Louis Area Foodbank to host a drive through Food Access Resource Market, otherwise known as FARM, in our community on the second Tuesday of every month. FARMs are rapid food distributions held in strategically...
Kansas man seriously injured after Missouri boating accident on Fourth of July
WARSAW, Mo. (KCTV) - A Kansas family’s boating trip ended with serious injury on the Fourth of July after one man was hit by a propeller at Lake of the Ozarks. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says that just before 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 4, emergency crews were called to mile marker 36 on the Osage arm of Lake of the Ozarks with reports of a boating accident.
Our Daily Show! Theater Thursday With Lee, Kevin, & Alton Little Theater!
On This Thursday in the Heart of the Riverbend, we are starting things off with Lee Cox, Kevin Frakes, and Alton Little Theater! It is the last Thursday of the Month and we are getting our dose of Theater! We will get insights into how the acting classes are going, plus we will get all of the latest details regarding Oliver! Which takes centerstage in August.
Illinois Sinkhole Causes Road Closures In Machesney Park
After a massive sinkhole opened up on a soccer field in Alton, Illinois, another one popped up in Machesney Park. Hitting way too close to home. Sinkholes are my greatest fear. It always has been ever since that story came out about that guy in Florida who was sleeping and a sinkhole just swallowed him up while he was sleeping. Unbelievable. So terrifying it could really happen to anybody.
‘Illinois Toll way' texts claiming to be about unpaid tolls are likely a scam. What to look for
Did you receive a text from the "Illinois Toll way" about an unpaid toll? You might want to pay close attention. Over the Fourth of July holiday week, several residents reported receiving a text message about an unpaid toll. "Our records indicate that your vehicle has an unpaid toll invoice,"...
Heavy rain is wrapping up, drier weather returns for the weekend
ST. LOUIS – We have rain and storms moving across the region, with the heaviest rain now in Illinois. There is some scattered rain back into the metro and points west but the severe and flooding threat is decreasing. Once these storms move out, we’ll see clearing skies and a nice day ahead. A bit […]
Volleyball Adds Hunter Ray to Staff
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – SIUE volleyball Head Coach Kendall Paulus is bolstering her staff, with the addition of Hunter Ray as a Graduate Assistant Coach. “We are so excited to welcome Hunter to our staff,” Paulus said. “His drive for learning and growth fits in perfectly with our program. He loves the sport of volleyball and his passion for coaching is contagious. His experience at high-level programs, enthusiasm and work ethic make him a great fit for SIUE.” Ray comes to SIUE from Ole Miss where he was a graduate manager where he coordinated drill preparation while assisting in recruiting and…
Illinois Residents Getting Sick Because of a Dangerous Parasite
If you've been feeling sick over the past couple of months, it may be due to a parasite that typically causes more illnesses in the summer months. According to the Centers for Disease Control, they're investigating an "outbreak linked to a food source" which causes a diarrheal illness reportedly due to a parasite called Cyclospora cayetanensis, or cyclosporiasis.
Civil Rights complaint filed against Iowa trucking company
DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) - An Illinois man has filed a civil rights complaint with the state’s Civil Rights Commission after he said he was told to cut his hair or go home during a training session. Drew Harvey said he was working towards driving a semi-truck for TMC...
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