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Cross-country looks ahead to fall season
At last year’s National Championship, the Washington University men’s and women’s cross-country teams finished 17th and 13th respectively, each led by an All-American: then-senior Cullen Capuano on the men’s side and then-senior Alexandra Blake for the women. For Capuano, who is returning for a fifth year as a graduate student, the finish line in Pennsylvania was not the end of the road for his running career in St. Louis.
Under new leadership, men’s soccer gears up for bounceback season
Despite a challenging 2023 season that ended with a 7-8-1 standing, the Washington University men’s soccer team is ready to seize the upcoming season in their fall 2024 campaign. Though the team enters the season unranked in the national top 25, they will look to a combination of new faces and an experienced squad to boost their conference and national standing.
Crackdown on drunk driving includes 100+ officers
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - On Saturday night, 124 officers from 31 law enforcement agencies in the St. Louis region, including the Missouri State Highway Patrol, took to area highways to find and stop impaired drivers. The annual event, called Saturation Saturday, is held each August and is...
Brutal Cardinals injury at worst time could have surprise silver lining
The St. Louis Cardinals' chances of seeing the postseason were already on life support as the club came into Saturday evening's matchup on the road against the Minnesota Twins. And after that game, an eventual 6-0 loss in Minneapolis, they are even more so. Not only did the Cardinals fall...
‘A mini UN’: Growing community and acceptance at the Festival of Nations
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A year after rain dampened the parade at one of St. Louis’ biggest festivals, warm weather and sunshine greeted guests to the 2024 Festival of Nations. The smells of dozens of different world cuisines filled Tower Grove Park Saturday morning as the...
Happy (belated) 100th Birthday, Jack Buck!
Jack Buck, a legendary broadcaster for the St. Louis Cardinals, would have turned 100 on August 21, 2024. Known for his iconic phrases and love for baseball, Buck’s journey began in Holyoke, Massachusetts, shaped by the greats of his youth. Drafted during World War II, he pursued a career in broadcasting post-war, ultimately becoming the voice of the Cardinals from the mid-1950s until his passing in 2002. Buck's memorable moments include celebrating World Series victories and uniting the community in times of national tragedy with his heartfelt tributes.
Many in Missouri Want a Secure Border – From Kansas
I predict this will turn into a dumpster fire of political comments, but that's certainly not the way I intend it. It's a true story about how many in Missouri are concerned about a secure border - not from Mexico, but Kansas. It's not often that a political statement on...
24-year-old dies in crash on Trap Rock Road in St. Francois County
A 24-year-old man was killed in a single-vehicle crash early Saturday morning on Trap Rock Road in St. Francois County, Missouri. The accident occurred at approximately 3:50 a.m. on August 24, 2024, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The crash involved a 2015 GMC Sierra traveling eastbound on Trap...
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Turn Heads in Outing With Patrick Mahomes, Wife Brittany Mahomes at Singer's Mansion
After spending much of the summer apart, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce managed to squeeze in some quality time before the start of the Kansas City Chiefs season. Swift just concluded the European leg of her Eras Tour, coming home to the United States after performing more than 50 shows across the ...
Crews battle house fire in Wildwood
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Firefighters battled a house fire Saturday afternoon in west St. Louis County. The fire broke out around 1 p.m. at a home on Wycliffe Place Drive in Wildwood. Fire crews remained on the scene hours later. First Alert 4 is working to gather...
Flyers and Cyclones Compete In Week Zero Scrimmage
We’ve got pregame video and all the highlights from the East St Louis Flyers vs the Sacred Heart Griffin Cyclones Week Zero scrimmage at Ken Leonard Field on Friday night. Interviews with both coaches can be found here.
Allison and Sunkett Discuss Week Zero Scrimmage
East St Louis and Sacred Heart Griffin scrimmaged at Ken Leonard Field on Friday night in Week Zero of the IHSA football season. We spoke with both head coaches (Darren Sunkett and John Allison) following the 48 plays to get their reaction on the event and what they saw. A...
8 Illinois KFC Locations Closed Forever this Week With No Warning
This is not what you want to hear if you love fried chicken fast and live in Illinois. At least 8 locations in the state closed permanently this week and it appears they did so with no warning whatsoever. I saw this report just shared by Yahoo News. They say...
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