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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.
Pregnant Brittany Mahomes Brings Back Her Game Day Style in Baggy Kansas City Chiefs Shirt
Courtesy of Brittany Mahomes/Instagram Brittany Mahomes’ game day style is back, and this season, she’s accessorizing with a baby bump. Brittany, 28, who is expecting her third baby with husband Patrick Mahomes, took to Instagram on Sunday, August 18, to show off her casual outfit while cheering on the Kansas City Chiefs. For the preseason […]
Ameren Missouri bolsters weatherization program
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Ameren Missouri announced Monday that they are launching a $1 million in weatherization assistance program. This program looks to provide energy-saving home improvements at no cost for qualifying homeowners and renters. This year, Ameren provided over $2 million to support weatherization improvements, including caulking, weather stripping, water heater jackets, insulation and more, which includes labor and materials.
Ex-Chiefs OL reviews Kingsley Suamataia's film vs. Lions
The Kansas City Chiefs are using rookie tackle Kingsley Suamataia heavily during the preseason to prepare him for his first year in the NFL. The 2024 second-round pick is set to be a starter in Andy Reid’s offense this year, and has already shown flashes of brilliance in Kansas City’s exhibition matchups.
New plus-sized clothing swaps provide accessible support in Springfield
A new community event is celebrating plus-size bodies in a cost-effective, accessible way. Over the past year, Springfield resident Camille Ball has hosted four plus-size clothing swaps and is looking to host another next month. The purpose of the swaps is for plus-size folks to have an opportunity to share and find "fun, fashionable" clothing at no cost. ...
KC Royals prospect's power surge shouldn't go unnoticed
This time last year, KC Royals fans were wondering what was going on with outfield prospect Gavin Cross. The 2022 first-round pick had dominated Low-A competition following the draft, but his 2023 performance took a sharp downturn. Those struggles made his 2024 campaign all the more crucial. Now, with his power on full display, the Virginia Tech alum looks ready for a well-deserved promotion to Triple-A.
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