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The Rep's new artistic leader aims to recapture old St. Louis friends and lure new ones
When leaders of the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis announced an emergency fundraiser late last year and shortened the troupe’s season midstream, the theater’s immediate future seemed cloudy. But the nonprofit theater show signs of getting back on track. It successfully closed its “Rally for the Rep” campaign,...
Kansas City Royals 2024 MLB Draft Review
Following the 2024 MLB Draft, we’re taking a deeper look at each individual draft class. Below, find one overarching takeaway from the draft, plus a full scouting report on the most interesting pick on days two and three. You can see all 30 draft reviews here. Draft Theme: Standout...
Popular Kansas City-area barbecue spot plans to close, reopen in Kansas
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A popular Kansas City barbecue spot is closing shop and moving across the state line. Harp Barbecue in Raytown announced it will close in September. The owners plan to move from the current location at East 66th Terrace and Raytown Road to a new Overland Park location near West 135th Street and Quivira Road.
Local billionaire departs Blues' ownership group
ST. LOUIS — David Steward, founder and chairman of Maryland Heights-based World Wide Technology, has departed the St. Louis Blues’ ownership group. Blues’ Chairman Tom Stillman said Thursday in a news release that Steward has transferred his partial ownership stake in the National Hockey League franchise to Michael Riney, founder and managing director of investment firm QRM Capital.
Springfield renter paid for 21 years of sewer service he never received
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – KOLR 10 Investigates is looking into a $6,000 sewer dispute pitting one Springfield renter against city leaders. Earlier this year Tim Trafford realized his family paid for 21 years of sewer service despite using a septic tank the whole time. The backstory KOLR 10 Investigates went through months of email conversations and […]
Royals Reportedly Pursuing AL Central Rival Outfielder
The Royals announced themselves as buyers at this year’s MLB Trade Deadline after making a move to add Nationals reliever Hunter Harvey just before the MLB Draft. Since they’ve already addressed their ailing bullpen, that means it’s time to turn focus toward an outfield that’s in need of a boost, and the White Sox may have the answer.
Lucas stands by Biden as Democratic nominee for president
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - As leaders within the Democratic Party continue to call into question whether President Joe Biden should be the party’s nominee for the 2024 election, Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas says he’s standing by the 81-year-old. Lucas, speaking to reporters in Kansas City on...
On Your Side Investigation: Customers demand refunds from Strafford, Mo., deck company
STRAFFORD, Mo. (KY3): Customers tell On Your Side they imagined these hot summer nights outside on their new deck. They paid thousands, waited more than a year, and still had nothing. And now, their old, dilapidated decks are falling apart. They contacted Ashley Reynolds to share their story so that...
Poll bumps Cardinals broadcast team up to eighth-worst in baseball
For all the success that the St. Louis Cardinals have enjoyed on the diamond over the past decade, the broadcast team has continually underwhelmed in the eyes of fans. Awful Announcing just released its ranking of the broadcast crews for every team in baseball, as voted on by fans, and the Cardinals ranked 23rd, with a grade of 2.126. Despite the lackluster showing, this is the highest that the Cardinals have ever finished on the site, as they ranked 28th in 2014, 30th in 2016, 29th in 2017, 27th in 2018, 27th in 2019 and 26th in 2023.
Royals place veteran reliever on release waivers
The Royals released veteran reliever Nick Anderson, according to the transactions log at MLB.com. Anne Rogers of MLB.com tweets that the right-hander is currently on release waivers. If he goes unclaimed, he’ll hit free agency in the coming days. Kansas City pushed Anderson out of their bullpen last weekend...
Andy Reid Gives Surprising Update on Rashee Rice Suspension
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice will almost certainly face some type of suspension following his eventful offseason. Back in April, the wide receiver was responsible for a six-car crash after driving 119 miles per hour in a Lamborghini. The former second-round pick left the scene of the crime without checking in on the potentially injured civilians before eventually surrendering himself to the police. Shortly after this event, police investigated Rice for allegedly assaulting a photographer in a nightclub.
Franklin County SWAT, WPD Arrest Man Following Standoff
A Washington man surrendered following a nearly two-hour standoff on July 18 with police and the Franklin County SWAT Team. Cody L. Harris, 33, barricaded himself in his home in the 2000 block of East Fifth Street. Harris was being served a warrant for first-degree stalking and violation of a...
A cemetery in North St. Louis County allowed Chinese people to be buried there when no one else would. Now it's being celebrated.
SAINT LOUIS, Mo. — A cemetery in north St. Louis County known for being one of the first to allow Chinese people to be buried there will host a 100-year celebration of that agreement on July 21. Valhalla Cemetery signed an agreement on June 15, 1924, with a Chinese...
Springfield tattoo shop fires back at BBB after ‘F’ rating
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. —The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has given Underground Tattoo and Gallery an ‘F’ rating, their lowest possible rating. The reason? Consumers report that the tattoo shop had taken deposits for work that never got done and refunds had practically been non-existent. But now the tattoo shop is pushing back, calling the claims “completely […]
Stephen A. Smith replacement called out for ‘ridiculous’ Kansas City Chiefs three-peat remarks made live on First Take
CHRIS "Mad Dog" Russo's take on the Kansas City Chiefs' chase of a Super Bowl three-peat hasn't gone down well with fans. Thursday's episode of First Take saw Russo, Christine Williamson, and Kimberley A. Martin return to the ESPN studio as regular hosts Stephen A. Smith and Molly Qerim continue to enjoy a well-earned break.
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