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Burleson, Goldschmidt hit home runs in Cardinals’ 6-2 win over Braves
ATLANTA (AP) — Paul Goldschmidt hit one of four Cardinals home runs after getting dropped in the order and St. Louis knocked off the Atlanta Braves 6-2 on Sunday to win the series. Cardinals designated hitter Alec Burleson had a homer and two RBIs, giving him 21 in 16...
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.
Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Mahomes reveal the gender of Baby No. 3
Patrick and Brittany Mahomes have officially revealed that their new baby is a girl. The couple again took to Instagram on Friday to announce the gender after the Kansas City Chiefs star reported to training camp. The reigning Super Bowl MVP addressed his newest bundle of joy with reporters during...
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...
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.
13-year-old girl missing out of Florissant found safe
FLORISSANT, Mo. — A 13-year-old girl reported missing from her Florissant home Saturday night was found safe, according to the St. Louis County Police Department. The endangered person advisory was canceled. Previously, the girl was last seen at about 8:30 p.m. Saturday. The Missouri State Highway Patrol sent a...
Father-son duo resurrects history, one headstone at a time
ST. LOUIS — In the heart of St. Louis, Missouri, a father and son are spending their summer brushing up on history – quite literally. Zach Leonard and his 10-year-old son Lincoln have embarked on an unusual project at Calvary Cemetery, armed with brushes, scrapers, and a special cleaning solution. Their mission? To restore long-neglected headstones to their former glory.
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...
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...
Upcoming! July Brings New Opportunities: Target Announces Upcoming Store Openings
WFCN – On July 21, mass retailer Target Corp. will launch three new locations in California, Missouri, and Pennsylvania, expanding its network of over 2,000 stores. Target plans to open a shop in Lomita, California. This will be the company’s 318th outlet in California and its 127th in the Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Anaheim area. The Lomita store, which will employ about 70 people, is about 33,000 square feet and is located at 2130 Pacific Coast Highway. It will be open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week.
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