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Chief in Danger of Losing Job Testing Out Surprise New Position
There was a belief that Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Kadarius Toney might not be on the roster this season as he was inactive for the final three games of the 2023 regular season and the entire playoff run. However, the Chiefs' brass led by head coach Andy Reid and...
Performance Boat Center Crew Expecting Big Turnout For Outboard Fun Run
Unlike last month’s inaugural Powered By Performance Invitational Fun Run, next Friday’s Performance Boat Center Outboard Fun Run isn’t limited to models from the MTI, Performance Powerboats or Sunsation Powerboats brands. If your boat has Mercury Racing or Mercury Marine outboard-engine power, you’re set for the multi-brand Osage Beach, Mo., dealership’s event regardless of make or model.
Jack Hamlin, Springfield's last surviving D-Day veteran, has died
Update: Jack Hamlin, Springfield's last surviving D-Day veteran, died Saturday, July 20, according to Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home. He was 102. Graveside services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Maple Park Cemetery, with further details to come, the funeral home's website said. Sunday, Springfield Mayor Ken McClure issued a statement extending sympathy, condolences and gratitude to Hamlin's family. ...
Cardinals Ace Needs Quick Resurgence from Recent Struggles
St. Louis Cardinals ace Sonny Gray has been largely stellar in his first year with the team, but his slight struggles over his past three starts have held concerning signs for a Wild Card team. Sonny Gray’s Past Three Starts Show Signs of Struggles. 7/5 @ WSH – 5.0...
Copper theft on the rise, Joplin Police say watch your AC units
JOPLIN, Mo. (KOAM) — Capt William Davis states that JPD has been seeing a recent uptick in the number of vandalisms and damage to air conditioning units for copper metal. This is for both residential and commercial properties.
Ranking every Patrick Mahomes playoff game from worst to best
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has solidified his place as the premier quarterback of his generation. His exceptional physical abilities and rapidly growing list of accomplishments put him on track to potentially rival Tom Brady's legacy in the NFL. At just 28, Mahomes has already achieved numerous remarkable milestones....
MLB Insider reveals Rangers nearly pulled off star-studded Royals trade last summer
How different would this have been for the Texas Rangers in 2023? Would they have had enough to make a World Series run if they went with a different approach at the trade deadline?. According to Ken Rosenthal and Rustin Dodd, last summer the Rangers and Royals were in talks...
This AARP program pairs older adults with work opportunities at area nonprofits
After 12 years of retirement, Roy Pearson was ready for something to do. In April, the 74-year-old retired United Methodist Church pastor joined the AARP Foundation's Senior Community Service Employment Program, also known as SCSEP. The program partners seniors 55 and up with local nonprofits and government agencies in paid training assignments. Host agencies gain temporary staff at no cost and seniors have the opportunity to sharpen their soft and hard skills, while earning minimum wage. Participating seniors are paid through the AARP.
Weekend At Bernie: Good Times For Burleson, Tough Times For Goldschmidt, And Disappointing Times For Gray.
The Cardinals (as you know) split a doubleheader in Atlanta on Saturday. Not to be greedy here, but the visitors should have won both games. In the early game, the Redbirds let a 2-0 slip away to lose 3-2 in 10 innings. At least they rebounded for a 9-5 victory in the late game.
Chiefs DT Chris Jones’ motivation at training camp: ‘I play football because I love the game’
The Kansas City Chiefs’ veterans have hit the field for their first practice at this year’s training camp. Chiefs All-Pro defensive lineman Chris Jones was the lead topic of last year’s camp and is focused on keeping things about his play on the field and helping the team. He explained his motivation to reporters on Sunday after practice. “I think my mind frame is always to be the best I can be. I strive for DPOY (Defensive Player of the Year) every year. It’s a commitment to myself that I make, and I challenge myself to make my teammates better,” said Jones....
16-year-old shot by victim during armed robbery in Soulard
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Police say a 16-year-old was shot in the chest as he and three other suspects attempted an armed robbery early Saturday in Soulard. Following the incident, the male juvenile was dropped off at an area hospital where he is listed in critical condition, according to St. Louis Metropolitan Police.
The Jacksonville Jaguars Will Trade Travis Etienne to the Kansas City Chiefs
With the NFL offseason comes predictions and bold takes. That specifically happens with trades that could happen before the season or the deadline. With that in mind, Travis Etienne becomes an intriguing trade option, and if he is traded, it will be to the Kansas City Chiefs. This may be...
A lack of hustle by Tyler O'Neill seems to prove Oli Marmol's point, again
Former St. Louis Cardinal and current Boston Red Sox left fielder Tyler O'Neill can be one of the most hard-working players in the game. And then, sometimes, he can have a substantial mental gaffe, leaving you wondering where he was on the field. Check out this play from Friday's game...
Cardinals agree to deal with possibly the best hitter of the draft
The Cardinals have reached agreement with shortstop JJ Wetherholt to a $6.9M bonus, according to Baseball America’s Carlos Collazo. Wetherholt’s first pro deal is slightly above the $6,823,700 slot value assigned to the seventh overall pick. Based on pre-draft rankings, St. Louis might’ve gotten a bit of a...
Cardinals get immediate disappointment after All-Star break with injury news
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tommy Edman missed the entire first half of the season after undergoing wrist surgery in the offseason. There was originally hope that Edman could return to the majors after the All-Star break, but the outfielder recently suffered a setback during his rehab. As the Cardinals came...
Staggering IRS Data Shows 262,000 People Fled Illinois in 1 Year
I'm no math genius, but this is a stunning number of people who said goodbye to Illinois in just one calendar year. New data just shared by the IRS reveals more than a quarter million residents left the Land of Lincoln recently. I saw this story today by Wirepoint which...
Babies R Us will open 11 Illinois stores, including one in Springfield
Kohl’s department store in Springfield will be one of the retail chain's 11 locations in Illinois to add a Babies 'R' Us franchise. Kohl's recently announced that the first Babies 'R' Us shops will open next month and will continue opening through the fall. The 11 Illinois store openings are part of a campaign to add Babies 'R' Us franchises to 200 Kohl’s locations nationwide.
Clothing shop opens in Wildwood
Lauren Yokum has a passion for fashion, and with the grand opening of Sassafras Clothing Co. in Wildwood, she has an outlet to share that passion with the community. “I really wanted to own my own fashion boutique,” said Lauren, who lives in Wildwood. “I started with a booth at Painted Tree in Ballwin and expanded from there to Overland Park, Barrywoods, Maplewood and decided a storefront was the next move.”
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