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Mercy Internal Medicine Residency marks 70 years
When Mercy launched its internal medicine residency program in 1954, it was the first community-based program of its kind in Missouri. In late July, Mercy officials celebrated the program’s 70th anniversary. Since its inception, the Mercy Internal Medicine Residency has trained more than 400 physicians, who treat patients in...
Festival of Nations brings world cultures to Tower Grove Park
ST. LOUIS – A favorite festival returns to Tower Grove Park Saturday. The Festival of Nations brings together cultures from around the world right here in our own backyard. The festival is a two-day celebration of music, food, art and culture from across the globe. There’s more than 100 vendors, dozens of stage performances, and […]
Cardinals' front office could learn a thing or two from Rays' front office
The St. Louis Cardinals and Tampa Bay Rays recently went head-to-head on the field, and the Cardinals defeated the Rays in the series. While the Cardinals may have won the battle, the Rays' organization is absolutely winning the war. For years now, the Tampa Bay Rays have continually competed in...
Missouri football coach Eli Drinkwitz calls out fans before 2024 season opener vs. Murray State
There is a lot of hype surrounding Missouri football as it prepares for the 2024 college football season. The Tigers are coming off an impressive campaign in which they won 11 games, including the Cotton Bowl against a blue-blood program in Ohio State. However, head coach Eli Drinkwitz issued a strong message to fans earlier this week, urging them to fill the seats for the home opener against Murray State next Thursday with tickets still available.
St. Joseph Christian School's 7th annual car show fundraiser
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) The St. Joseph Christian School Fine Arts Boosters hosted their 7th annual Car, Truck, and Bike show at the Frederick Boulevard Church, including some sweet rides, games, and awards for different vehicles, with all funds raised going towards their fine arts department. "It's a fundraiser to help...
Springfield homeowner finds “Buried treasure” in his floors
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — On East Sunshine, Realtor and homeowner Clayton Carson purchased a home hoping to live in eventually, but after a surprising discovery, he has reconsidered the move-in date. Carson asked his friend Brandon York, of Cornerstone Flooring, to help him with the renovations. “And for me doing professional flooring, I always like to […]
Driver seriously injured when minivan goes airborne, hits I-70 overpass bridge
SALINE CO., Mo. (KCTV) - The driver of a minivan was seriously injured when it went airborne along I-70 in Missouri over the weekend and hit an overpass bridge. The Missouri State Highway Patrol indicates that around 9:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 23, emergency crews were called to an area of westbound I-70 about a mile east of Marshall Junction with reports of a single-vehicle collision.
Cardinals' Victor Scott: Adds another steal
Scott went 0-for-3 with a walk, one RBI, a stolen base and one run scored in Friday's 6-1 win over the Twins. Scott wasn't able to build on his three-hit effort from Thursday, but he stole a base for the second game in a row. Speed is his biggest positive, though he's posted a .183 on-base percentage through 115 plate appearances in the majors this year, which is a big reason why he's been limited to four steals. He's been a bit better since his Aug. 4 call-up, slashing .208/.240/.333 over 15 games since he returned to the majors.
St. Louis area health officials closely monitoring spread of mpox
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - St. Louis area health officials are closely monitoring the spread of mpox after the World Health Organization declared the virus a public health emergency. The World Health Organization issued a similar warning about COVID-19, but unlike the early days of COVID, an mpox...
MDC urges aquarium owners to check for invasive species that may have been in locally sold tank additions
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is urging aquarium owners to check for an invasive species that may be hiding in a common tank addition. According to MDC, an invasive species called zebra mussels is being discovered in moss balls originating in Washington,...
Hooters Has Suddenly Closed 3 Missouri Locations & 1 in Illinois
This has been one of the most difficult years in recent memory (2020 not withstanding) for food establishments. Hooters is no exception as they have suddenly shut the doors on numerous locations across America including 3 in Missouri and 1 in Illinois. I heard a few weeks ago that Hooters...
Fact checking Missouri Gov. Mike Parson's maternal health initiative
ST. LOUIS — Seventy women die every year in Missouri of pregnancy and birth complications. In December of 2023, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson announced a plan to improve maternal health. 5 On Your Side wanted to find out what’s been done on the state level since the announcement.
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