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MO Chamber President Mehan steps down after 29 years
Former Missouri Chamber of Commerce President, Dan Mehan, has retired after 29 years with the Chamber, 26 as president. Mehan looks back with pride on the Chamber’s accomplishments, especially its wins in the Missouri legislature, pushing for workers compensation reform, changes to civil jurisprudence, economic development, and infrastructure. “Nothing...
Heartland native to represent Missouri in Miss USA 2024 pageant
CAMPBELL, Mo. (KFVS) - Campbell, Missouri native Ashleigh Bedwell took home the Miss Missouri USA crown in June. “It feels so surreal,” Bedwell said. “It means a lot to me. This wasn’t the first time that I competed, I actually won on my eighth try.”. Bedwell said...
Sullivan County Health Department to host Safe Sitter class on August 2
The Sullivan County Health Department is set to host a Safe Sitter Essentials class at the Milan Community Center on August 2, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. This class aims to equip students with essential skills to stay safe while home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting. The instructor-led...
Eastern Missouri Weather: St. Louis Braces for Thunderstorms Sunday Afternoon
St. Louis, MO – Eastern Missouri is set to experience a shift in weather as thunderstorms are expected to roll in Sunday afternoon, bringing an end to the streak of mild weather. The region has enjoyed below-normal temperatures and low humidity, but rain chances will return, impacting plans for the rest of the week.
Kansas City Weather: Mid-70s to Low 80s With Weekend Showers in Western Missouri
Kansas City, MO – Western Missouri is set for a cooler July weekend with temperatures ranging from the mid-70s to the lower 80s. The National Weather Service in Kansas City predicts scattered showers and thunderstorms, though no severe weather is expected. According to the National Weather Service, Saturday’s highs...
MDC hosts free adventure fishing event at Lake Mahoney in Unionville
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), along with several partners, invites boys in grades kindergarten through fifth and their mother figures to an adventure fishing night at Lake Mahoney in Unionville on Aug. 5 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. This event is free, offering attendees the opportunity to participate in backyard games,...
Fans Think Taylor Swift Tipped Off Brittany and Patrick Mahomes' Gender Reveal
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and wife Brittany may have gotten scooped on their own gender reveal. The couple shared an adorable Instagram video on July 19 showing their two children playing a game of tic-tac-toe to reveal the gender of their yet-to-arrive sibling. The video ...
St. Louis native Metro Boomin to perform ‘special’ show in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS – Metro Boomin will be performing in St. Louis for an exclusive hometown show for fans. St. Louis native and diamond-certified producer Metro Boomin announced Friday that he will hold a special ‘Metro Boomin and Friends’ performance for his fans at the Pageant on July 29. The exclusive concert will serve as a […]
Greater St. Louis Inc asks city to use Rams money to improve downtown; advocates want ‘a holistic approach’
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - The city continues to seek solutions to revive downtown as business leaders ask the city to spend Rams settlement money to improve downtown. Shalou Yu has been temporarily living in the city for a few months. “Lifeless. There’s no people,” said Yu....
Remembering the tragic Duck Boat incident at Table Rock Lake 6 years later
BRANSON, Mo. — Today marks six years since a duck boat sank in Table Rock Lake — near Branson — killing 17 people onboard. Since then — emergency responders have reflected back on their response that day — and to other incidents. The duck boat...
Braves-Cardinals restart time: Rain delay updates from Truist Park, July 19
The MLB All-Star break is officially over. All 30 teams had players and coaches either participating in the Midsummer Classic or taking the off-days to relax. But now, it's back to work with just three months left in the season. Not to mention, teams have to determine by the July 30 trade deadline whether they plan to buy, sell, or stand pat.
Several Springfield tenants waiting to see what’s next after landlord goes to jail
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Several Springfield business owners are weighing their next steps tonight after their landlord, Marco Denis, was charged with domestic assault and kidnapping. Denis, whose company owns Plaza Towers and several other properties, is being held in jail without bond. OzarksFirst spoke over the phone with several tenants at the Plaza Towers, some […]
Former President Trump accepts GOP nomination, calls for unity
Former President Donald Trump accepted the Republican nomination for President of the United States at the 4th and final night of the Republican National Convention, recounting his recent assassination attempt and emphasizing unity.
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