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Larry Phillips, short track racing icon, remembered at Monett Motor Speedway
MONETT, MO–To those who live and breathe short track racing, the name, Larry Phillips, is synonymous with success, champion, pioneer, and icon. Named one of the top-75 drivers in NASCAR history in 2023, the late Phillips has a race named in his honor, the Larry Phillips Memorial. That race was hosted at the Monett Motor […]
Missouri: A&E docuseries highlights ‘worst fraternity hazing injury ever in US’ that left student unable to walk, talk, or see
A harrowing fraternity hazing incident at the University of Missouri has left a 19-year-old student, Daniel “Danny” Santulli, with severe brain damage, rendering him unable to see, walk, or speak. The incident, which occurred in the fall of 2021, is now under the spotlight as the subject of the first episode of A&E’s newly released true-crime docuseries, “Houses of Horror: Secrets of College Greek Life.”
Big-Time Local Boxers Compete at Major Joplin Event
JOPLIN, MO – For fighters like Charles Hill and Isaiah Brisco, the mental and physical toughness of boxing make the sport special. “It’s testing you in every way that you can possibly be tested,” said Brisco. “Boxing tests you physically, mentally, and sometimes even spiritually. It’s all up to you when you’re in the ring.” […]
Oilers Make Strategic Trades, Retain Broberg & Holloway
The Edmonton Oilers effectively countered the St. Louis Blues' offer sheets for Philip Broberg and Dylan Holloway by executing strategic trades to maintain cap compliance. They acquired 23-year-old Vasily Podkolzin from the Vancouver Canucks for a fourth-round pick and traded Cody Ceci to the San Jose Sharks along with a third-rounder for Ty Emberson. This maneuvering allows the Oilers to retain both Broberg and Holloway while still addressing their cap space. As a result, they strengthened their roster by adding Podkolzin while deftly managing the cap constraints imposed by the Blues' proposals.
Chiefs Fan-Favorite Suddenly a Cut Candidate After Concerning Preseason Week 2
Chiefs WR Nikko Remigio had long looked like a serious contender to steal a roster spot, though his preseason efforts may now have cost him that position. After muffing a punt and getting the ball ripped out of his hands on a catch that should've resulted in a Jaguars TD if not for a botched referee call in Week 1, Remigio was an afterthought in Week 2 against the Lions on Saturday.
Missouri agency quietly made it harder to change gender marker on driver’s licenses
It became much harder this month for Missourians to change the gender marker on their driver’s licenses following a quiet move by the state Department of Revenue. The department, which issues state driver’s licenses, switched from requiring the signature of a physician, therapist or social worker to approve a change in gender designation to mandating […]
Missouri’s 5 Most Expensive Private Schools By Tuition
Do you ever wonder what it's like to go to the most expensive Missouri schools? Thanks to a private school review, you can see how much you'd pay to go to the 5 most expensive schools in the state of Missouri. Private School Review has a ranking of the top...
Summer COVID cases surge in Missouri, Kansas as free vaccines disappear
Last year, when COVID vaccines were still free, barely one in five Americans rolled up their sleeves for the latest dose. Now that some people will have to pay $100-plus for the shot, health officials expect even weaker demand when the next version of the vaccine comes out this fall. Meanwhile, a surprisingly strong...
See Strange Creature Tracks Found Near Meramec River in Missouri
There have been stories for years of strange unexplained creature encounters near the Meramec River in Missouri. Now, there is some evidence to back up those claims. Video shows mammoth tracks that were found near this famous Missouri river. I'm not certain about the date that these tracks were found...
ATSU Board of Trustees appoints officers, elects new trustee
A.T. Still University of Health Sciences (ATSU) Board of Trustees appointed officers and elected a new member at its quarterly meeting July 19, 2024. The following trustees were elected as officers: Isaac R. Navarro, DMD, MPH, ’08, of Visalia, California, chair; Danielle Barnett-Trapp, DO, ’11, of Glendale, Arizona, vice chair; and Kimberly Perry, DO, MBA, MHCM, FACEP, FACOEP, ’91, of St. Louis, secretary.
5 On Your Side earns prestigious National Murrow Award
ST. LOUIS — 5 On Your Side anchor Mike Bush and photographer Tom Stasiak earned recognition with an Edward R. Murrow Award from the Radio Television Digital News Association. The national awards were announced Thursday. Bush and Stasiak told the story of a boy and his fulfilling connection with...
Don't miss Come From Away at Starlight
"Starlight Theatre is a paid advertiser of Kansas City Spotlight and is responsible for this content." Discover the joyous and heartwarming true story of Come From Away, a musical that explores the remarkable acts of kindness and compassion in the aftermath of 9/11. See it at Starlight from August 6-11 only!
In 2023, the Chiefs’ wide receivers might have been just part of the problem
On Monday, ESPN’s Bill Barnwell produced an article predicting the five NFL teams most likely to improve in 2024. His list included four teams you would expect to be on such a list: the Los Angeles Chargers (5-12 in 2023), New England Patriots (4-13), Washington Commanders and Arizona Cardinals (4-13). These squads produced four of the league’s five worst records last season; there’s nowhere to go but up.
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