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How St. Louis County tracks disease-carrying mosquitos
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — "Traditionally we've been seeing it around this time of the year in late summer and early fall," Mercy St. Louis Department of Medicine Chair Farrin Manion said, speaking about West Nile virus cases in St. Louis. "It's almost predictable we're going to see several cases."
Joplin veteran to be inducted into Missouri Veterans Hall of Fame
JOPLIN, Mo. — A Joplin man will soon take part in a ceremony he’ll never forget, involving a number of years in his life he’ll never forget. Ted Donaldson will soon be part of the Missouri Veterans Hall of Fame. The U.S. Air Force and Air Force Reserve pilot started out as a helicopter mechanic and ended up on a team that flew the C-5A Galaxy, one of the largest airplanes ever to fly.
Blue Canyon Boys return to Labadie for 14th annual “hometown” show
Labadie native Jason Hicks will be bringing his band, the Blue Canyon Boys, back to Labadie for their 14th annual “hometown” show at the Labadie Station. The Blue Canyon Boys, based in Colorado, are equal parts purists and innovators when it comes to Bluegrass: they stay true to the form’s roots while constantly re-imagining their relationship to tradition. The result is a toe-tapping mix of haunting standards, genre-bending arrangements, and catchy original numbers—all built on the bedrock of their collective bluegrass mastery.
EPA says they’re ‘one step closer’ to nuclear cleanup, resident frustration remains
The EPA says they are one step closer to cleaning up nuclear contamination at the West Lake Landfill. Officials with the EPA held a meeting Thursday to answer questions from the community about the cleanup.
Missouri Ducks Unlimited to host 53rd annual banquet in Chillicothe
The Missouri Ducks Unlimited Grand River Chapter is set to host its 53rd Annual Membership Banquet next month. The event will be held at the Litton Agri-Science Learning Center in Chillicothe on September 14th at 5:30 p.m. Attendees will have the opportunity to win signed Kansas City Chiefs memorabilia and...
Saint Louis University professor makes history with Team USA at 2024 Paris Paralympics
PARIS, France — A Naperville, Illinois, native and Saint Louis University professor made history Thursday morning during the 2024 Paris Paralympics. Sarah Adam became the first woman to play on a U.S. wheelchair rugby team at the Paralympic Games. She is competing with Team USA at the 2024 Paris Paralympics.
EPA to host public meeting on ‘final steps’ for West Lake Landfill remediation
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - More information will come to light Thursday night about the future of the West Lake Landfill Superfund site — where radiological concerns have been raised for some time. It’s happening at the Machinists Hall, 12365 St. Charles Rock Rd., Bridgeton, MO 63044....
At least five explosions blow manhole covers in St. Louis industrial area, prompting facility evacuation
ST. LOUIS — An explosion near East Grand Avenue and Hall Street caused employee evacuations at a nearby industrial plant and blew "several" manhole covers off throughout the area, police told 5 On Your Side. On the scene, St. Louis Fire Chief Dennis Jenkerson said five or six explosions...
NAACP St. Louis adds Special School District to literacy crisis complaint
The St. Louis NAACP has amended a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights, adding the Special School District of St. Louis County to a list of local districts they identify as experiencing a literacy crisis among African-American children.
Two men allegedly attack each other at Arnold gas station
A 50-year-old Arnold man and 45-year-old Imperial man allegedly attacked each other outside the Phillips 66 gas station, 3910 Jeffco Blvd., in Arnold. One of the men was injured in the attack and was transported by private convenance to seek treatment, Arnold Police reported. At about 7:45 p.m. Aug. 18,...
‘Shocking,’ ‘jarring’: Sparse Cardinals crowds stun Padres broadcasters
As the Cardinals welcomed the playoff-contending Padres, one of baseball's hottest teams, attendance at Busch Stadium this week has continued to plummet. The sight of a mostly empty Busch Stadium for a non-pandemic game was something never seen before by many, including Padres television and radio announcers. It became a big topic of conversation on the team's broadcasts of the games this week.
Travis Kelce left blushing at Kansas City Chiefs live event after being asked about ‘love’ for girlfriend Taylor Swift
NFL star Travis Kelce has appeared to drop a Taylor Swift love bomb. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end took part in a roundtable on Wednesday ahead of the new NFL season. Kelce was joined by teammates Patrick Mahomes, Chris Jones, Nick Bolton, Justin Reid, and Harrison Butker at the Annual Kickoff Luncheon. The event was hosted by announcer […]
Liebherr opens spare parts warehouse in Kansas City
Liebherr USA is further expanding its presence across the United States with a new Kansas City location to serve as a spare parts warehouse for mobile and crawler cranes, enhancing the efficiency of parts distribution throughout the region. The 12,000 square-foot warehouse holds approximately 2,300 stocked spare part line items,...
Waldo and Brookside residents asking for action after crime spike
The death of 44-year-old Shaun Brady, who co-owned "Brady & Fox" at 63rd and Rockhill, comes two weeks after residents and business owners in the Waldo and Brookside neighborhoods held a public meeting with KCPD and Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker.
Midas Construction Rebrands to Become MBG (Midas Building Group)
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Midas Construction is beginning a new era of growth with a new name – MBG (Midas Building Group). MBG is a leading builder of hospitality, multifamily and senior living projects throughout the Midwest with active projects in Missouri, Illinois, Indiana and Ohio. The firm also has a new website at www.mbgbuilt.com.
Banding Together: Lee's Summit West High School marching band performs on KMBC 9
LEE'S SUMMIT, Mo. — It's back-to-school season, and KMBC 9 and KCWE are "Banding Together" to celebrate. Class is back in session at Lee's Summit West High School. KMBC 9’s Johnny Rowlands is helping teachers and students celebrate back to school in style. This morning, he flew NewsChopper 9 over the school before landing to greet students and staff.
After winning a landmark case against real estate agents, this startup aims to replace them with a flat fee
It all began in 2017 when Josh Sitzer and his wife listed their home for sale in Kansas City. The couple was frustrated by the fact they had to pay a 3% commission to a buyer’s agent. “Due to the anti-competitive structure of the industry before the lawsuit, I,...
St. Louis-area grocery store closed after water main break
CHESTERFIELD, Mo. — A St. Louis-area strip mall is temporarily closing a Trader Joe's after a water main break early Thursday morning. Chesterfield Crossing is located in Chesterfield off Clarkson Road. Missouri American Water confirmed with 5 On Your Side that the break is on private strip mall property and is not one of the utility's water mains.
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