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Administrative law judges sue Missouri governor for wrongful termination, withheld salary
A pair of administrative law judges are suing the Parson administration claiming wrongful termination and illegal withholding of salary. Ryan Asbridge, who has served as an administrative law judge since 2019, and Gina Mitten, who has served since 2021, filed a lawsuit last week in Cole Circuit Court. They allege...
Farmington Man Dies in Early Morning Crash
St. Francois Co., Mo. (KFMO) - A 24-year-old Farmington man lost his life early Saturday morning when his pickup truck collided with a tree and a house. The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the fatal accident, which occurred at 3:50 a.m. on 100 Trap Rock Road in St. Francois County. The victim, Joshua D. Zaricor, was driving a 2015 GMC Sierra at the time of the crash.
Police surveillance helped catch two KC armed robbery suspects
KANSAS CITY —Two Kansas City men have been charged in connection with several armed robberies of local businesses this summer, according to Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker. Richard Canton, 20, faces three counts of Robbery in the 1st Degree and three counts of Armed Criminal Action for robberies...
Former Chiefs TE fails to hold on with Miami Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins were right to try out another former offensive weapon of the Kansas City Chiefs this year after the success of their last go-around. However, things did not work out as well this time as the Dolphins have decided to release tight end Jody Fortson on eve of the NFL's active roster cuts deadline.
Employee critically injured in St. Louis gas station shooting
ST. LOUIS – A gas station employee is in the hospital after being shot simply doing his job. The shooting happened Saturday morning around 4 a.m. outside Midwest Petroleum on South Jefferson at the corner of Lafayette Avenue. Police say the 21-year-old victim was outside sweeping when he heard gunshots and realized he had been […]
Red Lobster to close 23 restaurants within days — including 1 in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS — Red Lobster is exercising its right to reject leases at locations it says are unprofitable — including its Maplewood restaurant — according to an Aug. 22 court filing. The seafood restaurant chain's May 19 Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing followed the closure of about 100...
Patrick Mahomes gets honest about college career
The Kansas City Chiefs selected Patrick Mahomes in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft, putting into motion what would become the league’s modern dynasty. As it turns out, Mahomes’ draft process could have looked a lot different had college football had name, image and likeness (NIL) regulations been in place during his career at Texas Tech.
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 […]
Massive Heat Wave in West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky
(WOWK) – West Virginia is the most drought stricken state in the nation, and StormTracker 13 Meteorologists predict that it will get worse. A powerful heatwave will settle in Appalachia for the work week causing high temperatures to soar to 10 – 15 degrees above normal. If Wednesday’s rain chances break down some backyard thermometers […]
Certified braider helps local salon diversify haircare
MARTIN, TN—A La'Sonna Cobb, a certified braider, has joined the hairstylists at Styles on Broadway in Martin, Tennessee, and brings new haircare opportunities for those with textured hair. Although A La'Sonna has only been at the salon for three weeks, she said she's been busy and that she's had...
McCracken County Sheriff's Office searching for suspect in boat theft
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, KY — The McCracken County Sheriff's Office is working to identify a boat theft suspect on Saturday and asking the public for assistance. The boat was stolen in the West Paducah area at 12:55 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24. The McCracken County Sheriff's Office provided pictures of...
Kentucky University Cuts DEI: America’s Right-Wing Trend Gains Another Supporter
The University of Kentucky has announced that it will be dissolving its Office for Institution Diversity as the nationwide rejection of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs continues to spread throughout America. Purpose of DEI Programs. DEI stands for diversity, equity, and inclusion, and these programs were originally created to...
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