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Get Ready For KC’s First Hip-Hop Beer Festival
Kemet Coleman has a knack for bringing firsts to KC with his brewery Vine Street Brewing Co. The first black-owned brewery in KC, Vine Street Brewing is hosting our city’s first hip-hop beer festival: Hip-Hops Hooray! Beer Fest. “As someone who’s been a rapper and hip-hop artist since middle...
Cardinals' Victor Scott: Adds another steal
Scott went 0-for-3 with a walk, one RBI, a stolen base and one run scored in Friday's 6-1 win over the Twins. Scott wasn't able to build on his three-hit effort from Thursday, but he stole a base for the second game in a row. Speed is his biggest positive, though he's posted a .183 on-base percentage through 115 plate appearances in the majors this year, which is a big reason why he's been limited to four steals. He's been a bit better since his Aug. 4 call-up, slashing .208/.240/.333 over 15 games since he returned to the majors.
Amateur radio fans gather in Joplin for annual Hamfest
JOPLIN, Mo. — A popular hobby—and old form of communication—is happening in Joplin. The Joplin Amateur Radio Club is hosting “Joplin Hamfest” at the Joplin Family Worship Center off East 7th Street.It’s the 35th year for this event, which attracts commercial radio vendors and radio enthusiasts.Ones showing up to buy, sell, and/or trade equipment, but also come together with the radio community.It also offers a class where folks can get their 10-year amateur license, which is required to be an amateur radio operator.”It’s a great hobby and it’s also one that will bring you community that you don’t have here. I have friends all over the United States, some of whom I’ve never met, but would take the shirt off their backs if I needed it,” said Rex Chambers, Joplin Amateur Radio Club President.Tabbed as the largest hamfest in southwest Missouri, this event continues tomorrow, and runs from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
St. Louis mayor vetoes charter modernization bill
The St. Louis Board of Aldermen will not undergo a name change in November. Mayor Tishaura Jones on Friday vetoed a bill that would have modernized language in the city charter. Among other changes, it would have renamed the Board of Aldermen to the St. Louis City Council. The objection...
What to do in the Lou: Weekend events Aug. 24-25
ST. LOUIS — From experiencing different cultures to trying new food, there are several events happening in the St. Louis area this weekend, Aug. 24-25. Festival of Nations. The largest multicultural event in the region returns to Tower Grove Park this Saturday and Sunday, hosted by the International Institute of St. Louis.
Lebanon License Bureau reopens under new management
The Missouri Department of Revenue announced this week that the new management contract for the Lebanon License Office has been awarded to License Office Services, LLC. All license office contracts in Missouri are awarded through a competitive bid process. License offices are operated by independent contractors but overseen by the Missouri Department of Revenue. For more on this story, see Saturday's LCR.
Missouri Democrats of Henry County have second meeting for reorganization.
The Missouri Democrats of Henry County had their re-organizational meeting. Thursday night at 7 PM at the Clinton rotary building. Approximately 40 Democrats attended electing their central committee followed. by club elections. Greg GrigsbyV Vice Chair and Chair Barb Davis with the 4th. Congressional district attended to assist in the...
Royals star Salvador Perez is a hit at KCK backyard wiffle ball game
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Salvador Perez helped put smiles on the faces of a group of Kansas City, Kan. kids while giving them some unexpected fun. The Royals had a day off Thursday and Salvy ended up in the Piper area of Kansas City, Kan. A group of kids...
A Red Circle founder Erica Williams recognized as PLACE changemaker
Seven years ago, Erica Williams decided to stop simply talking about change and make it happen in her North St. Louis County neighborhood. She founded A Red Circle, a nonprofit aimed at increasing racial equity in the area including Ferguson, where the death of Michael Brown Jr. left many, including Williams, shocked and angered.
Multiple sclerosis appears to protect against Alzheimer’s disease
People with multiple sclerosis (MS) are far less likely than those without the condition to have the molecular hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. The discovery suggests a new avenue of research through which to seek Alzheimer’s treatments,...
St. Louis woman arrested for theft in Jefferson City followed by police chase that spanned almost 90 miles
One of two people wanted for a theft out of Jefferson City is captured following a police chase that travels into the St. Louis area. The Callaway County Sheriff’s Office reports it was contacted Friday afternoon by the JCPD for assistance locating a black Mercedes SUV that was involved in a theft from a Jefferson City business. About 30 minutes later, deputies received information that the vehicle was traveling on Highway 63 into Boone County.
MDC urges aquarium owners to check for invasive species that may have been in locally sold tank additions
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is urging aquarium owners to check for an invasive species that may be hiding in a common tank addition. According to MDC, an invasive species called zebra mussels is being discovered in moss balls originating in Washington,...
Hooters Has Suddenly Closed 3 Missouri Locations & 1 in Illinois
This has been one of the most difficult years in recent memory (2020 not withstanding) for food establishments. Hooters is no exception as they have suddenly shut the doors on numerous locations across America including 3 in Missouri and 1 in Illinois. I heard a few weeks ago that Hooters...
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