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July known for hottest days ever in Missouri and Arkansas
JOPLIN, Mo. (KSNF) — So far this summer, dangerous heat has made weather headlines across America as multiple heatwaves pushed temperatures into the triple digits throughout much of the nation. When it comes to record-setting heat, the month of July is typically where you’ll find it. In fact, much of the U.S. has its hottest […]
Woman drowns after trying to help another person in river
ST. FRANOIS COUNTY, Mo. (KBSI) – A Valley Park woman died in a river in St. Francois County Sunday afternoon. Melissa A. Park, 40, of Valley Park entered Big River to help a person in the water. She became unconscious and was found floating face down in the water,...
St. Louis man, woman hurt in crash in Fenton area
A St. Louis man and woman were injured Friday morning, July 19, in a two-vehicle accident at Hwy. 141 and Schneider Drive in the Jefferson County portion of Fenton, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported. At 11:31 a.m., Michael R. Sippel, 65, of Fenton was driving a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado...
Staggering IRS Data Shows 262,000 People Fled Illinois in 1 Year
I'm no math genius, but this is a stunning number of people who said goodbye to Illinois in just one calendar year. New data just shared by the IRS reveals more than a quarter million residents left the Land of Lincoln recently. I saw this story today by Wirepoint which...
Babies R Us will open 11 Illinois stores, including one in Springfield
Kohl’s department store in Springfield will be one of the retail chain's 11 locations in Illinois to add a Babies 'R' Us franchise. Kohl's recently announced that the first Babies 'R' Us shops will open next month and will continue opening through the fall. The 11 Illinois store openings are part of a campaign to add Babies 'R' Us franchises to 200 Kohl’s locations nationwide.
Canton High School graduate, a retired U.S. Army colonel, named deputy director of federal office
WASHINGTON − U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) Director Hugh Nathanial Halpern recently named Brian Pearl, a native of Canton, Mo., as the agency’s deputy director. Pearl graduated from Canton R-V High School. He will serve in the agency’s second highest-ranking position as its chief operating officer. In addition to other responsibilities, Pearl will oversee GPO’s operations division, which includes plant operations, security and intelligent documents, official journals of government and customer services. These business units are responsible for GPO’s most important products including the U.S. passport, Congressional Record, Federal Register, White House print materials, secure federal credentials and other congressional and executive branch products and services.
Missouri man tattoos Olympic athlete on his arm
WRIGHT CITY, Mo. — As Olympians head to Paris to compete for the number one spot in their sport, a man has claimed the title of number one fan. Since 2019, 36-year-old Félix Trinidad Hernández has been a fan of American track and field sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson.
13-year-old girl missing out of Florissant found safe
FLORISSANT, Mo. — A 13-year-old girl reported missing from her Florissant home Saturday night was found safe, according to the St. Louis County Police Department. The endangered person advisory was canceled. Previously, the girl was last seen at about 8:30 p.m. Saturday. The Missouri State Highway Patrol sent a...
Father-son duo resurrects history, one headstone at a time
ST. LOUIS — In the heart of St. Louis, Missouri, a father and son are spending their summer brushing up on history – quite literally. Zach Leonard and his 10-year-old son Lincoln have embarked on an unusual project at Calvary Cemetery, armed with brushes, scrapers, and a special cleaning solution. Their mission? To restore long-neglected headstones to their former glory.
NFL Fans Are Losing Their Minds Over Private Video Of Multi-Million Dollar 3-Story Luxury Suite Inside Arrowhead Stadium That Chiefs Owner Clark Hunt Built For Himself
NFL fans are in awe over the luxurious multi-million dollar suite Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt built for himself in Arrowhead Stadium, the team’s home venue. Kansas City has emerged as the NFL’s golden franchise under Clark Hunt’s ownership. They have won three Super Bowls in five years, becoming the first team to win back-to-back titles last season since the 2003 and ’04 New England Patriots.
Metro Boomin Announces Special Hometown Performance in St. Louis
GRAMMY®-nominated, diamond-certified producer and global superstar Metro Boomin has announced a special “Metro Boomin and Friends” hometown performance. The exclusive show will occur at The Pageant in St. Louis, MO, on Monday, July 29.This homecoming event serves as a celebratory send-off for his highly anticipated We Trust You Tour with Future, which kicks off the following night on Tuesday, July 30, in Kansas City, MO, at T-Mobile Center.Tickets for the St. Louis performance will be available starting Monday, July 22, at 10 am.
The Rolling Stones End ‘Hackney Diamonds’ Tour: Set List, Videos
The Rolling Stones delivered the 20th and final show of their Hackney Diamonds tour in Ridgedale, MO last night (July 21). The 20-song set didn’t include any tour debuts, frequently a feature of previous shows. “Let it Bleed” was the song chosen via the audience poll, from a selection that also included “Dead Flowers,” “Far Away Eyes” and “Sweet Virginia.”
‘The league is in trouble’ claim NFL fans after Patrick Mahomes’ incredible deep shot to Xavier Worthy in Chiefs camp
NFL fans fear a Kansas City Chiefs threepeat after Patrick Mahomes showed immediate chemistry with his new receiving options in camp. The Chiefs returned to training at the weekend ahead of the upcoming 2024 NFL season. Quarterback Mahomes is hoping to lead Kansas City to a historic third consecutive Super...
Donation by area corporation is expected to increase safety for first responders
This is the time of year when many people are out enjoying the area’s lakes and rivers. But activities like boating or swimming don’t come without risk, and sometimes emergency services need to be called in. Bob Patterson, executive director of Mercy’s EMS program, said they respond to...
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