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Springfield Police Seek Public's Help to Locate 14-Year-Old Runaway Aiana Dominguez
The Springfield Police Youth Aide Bureau is actively searching for 14-year-old Aiana Dominguez, who has been reported as a runaway. According to an announcement made by the department on Facebook, Dominguez has been in sporadic communication with her mother and a caseworker from the Department of Children and Families (DCF), but has not disclosed her current location.
Cove Out This Saturday At Ha Ha Tonka For WakeSurf Open & Wake For Warriors
MarineMax is inviting everyone who supports Veterans and loves watersports to cove out this Saturday at Ha Ha Tonka to watch the Midwest Coast WakeSurf Open for Wake For Warriors. Don't have a boat? Enjoy it from Ha Ha Tonka's Spring Trail parking lot. There's still time register for the...
The Cardinals having no players represented in the All-Star Game is bad for baseball
With the MLB All-Star Week finally here, teams get to showcase their stars on the game's biggest stage. Everything is bigger in Texas, as the Home Run Derby and the All-Star Game will take place at the ballpark in Arlington. Every team has an elected representative if not voted in, and the Cardinals' only All-Star for 2024 is elite closer Ryan Helsley. But breaking news: he has opted out of pitching in the all-star game. Kyle Finnegan of the Washington Nationals will be his replacement.
3 players who could be affected by the Cardinals drafting JJ Wetherholt
There were many varying reactions to the St. Louis Cardinals drafting JJ Wetherholt. The bulk of them were positive. Some fans were begging for a pitcher -- though there wasn't a viable one available anymore by the time St. Louis was on the clock. Others began immediately identifying players who could or should be traded after the selection. The tertiary group was the most baffling to me, yet here I am catering to this minority strictly to disprove them.
Columbia's first Black-owned beauty supply store opens doors to customers
This year, approximately $646.2 billion of revenue is being projected in the U.S. beauty industry and local entrepreneur Sarah Brown is looking to be a part of the change bringing more Black representation to the global industry. Brown recently opened Beauty Trap, Columbia’s first Black-owned beauty supply store, located at...
St. Louis teen entrepreneurs are becoming world travelers — a bag of coffee at a time
“Good morning!” calls a cheery teenager from a stand at the Tower Grove Farmers Market. William Snow, a rising junior at Soldan High School, is working the booth for the Show Me the World program, eagerly asking passersby if they would like to learn more. “I’m not a very...
Springfield-Greene County Health warns public of increased risk of illness
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is warning that the community is at an increased risk of contracting illnesses that cause diarrhea from highly contagious bacteria. The Health Department says they have seen a significant increase in Shigellosis cases in the county. They also noted similar diarrheal cases in the community like Salmonella […]
Jim Edmonds symbolizes everything that's wrong with baseball
On Sunday, the Chicago Cubs had their way with their archrivals, the St. Louis Cardinals. Christopher Morel and Pete Crow-Armstrong each hit two home runs as they led the Cubs to an 8-3 win and helped them secure a series split in the Gateway City. The Cubs finished the first half 47-51, 3.5 games back of the New York Mets for the final Wild Card spot.
Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce handed different training camp schedules as Chiefs prepare for historic three-peat bid
THE Kansas City Chiefs are gearing up for a potentially historic 2024 season – and fans can get a sneak peek of their preparations from next week. Patrick Mahomes and Co return to training camp on July 21 ahead of a three-peat attempt in the fall. The Chiefs are aiming to become the first team […]
Last Day of Heat, Storms/Cooler Weather Coming
One more day of heat is in the forecast with Heat Advisories once again in effect for the Lakes Region with Heat Index readings up to 110 possible in some areas. A cold front is approaching the area that will bring a marginal chance of severe thunderstorms tonight with some areas potentially getting heavy rain. A Flood Watch has been issued for most of the Missouri Lakes Region including the Branson area for tonight into Wednesday morning.
Free pickleball courts in Kansas City area
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Pickleball’s popularity is exploding across the country, and with the summer heat, many people could be looking for courts near them. There are several places throughout the metro, like Chicken N Pickle and SERV, that cost between $20 and $40 to reserve a court. But many places offer free courts in […]
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