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'Queer and BLM' protesters call for a ceasefire in Gaza at Grand Pride Parade in St. Louis on Sunday
Many in the crowd that gathered for the annual Grand Pride Parade on Market Street in downtown St. Louis on Sunday, June 30, were surprised when a group of activists, some affiliated with Resist STL, began to protest Boeing, the lead sponsor of the Pride STLPride Fest 2024 parade. A number of protesters, some with their arms linked through tubes with slogans on them, such as “Black Lives for Palestine,” and “Remember Stonewall” blocked the parade for over an hour while chanting and holding signs proclaiming, "Bombs and war planes are not gay," "Cops out of Pride parade." Self-described as mostly LGBTQIA, the collective, which included five African Americans, protested the war in Gaza and what they consider Boeing’s “pinkwashing” of their production of munitions used by Israel.
Former Chiefs WR On the Verge of Becoming Available for Reunion
Former Chiefs WR Juju Smith-Schuster, who led Chiefs WRs in yards in 2022 en route to a Super Bowl, is reportedly on the verge of being cut by the Patriots following a disappointing 2023 campaign. Given the Chiefs' problems at the position, could a reunion be in the works?. The...
Camden County dine and dash leads to assault investigation; family speaks to OzarksFirst
CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. — “I don’t want to get in the lake at all. I think that that would be very traumatizing for me,” Liahna Bertels said. Days have passed since Bertels said she was simply trying to get patrons to pay a bill at The Fish & Co. at Lake of the Ozarks when […]
Jefferson City Baseball's Jordan Martin invited to Team USA U18 camp
Jefferson City — Jays Baseball standout Jordan Martin is taking his game worldwide. Earlier this summer, Martin received an invitation to a camp hosted by Team USA later this month. The upcoming Jefferson City senior was one of 80 players from around the country to receive the opportunity. "It's...
Artists Helping the Homeless nonprofit bridges gaps in services across Kansas City metro
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kahana House opened in February in south Kansas City, Missouri. Owned and operated by the nonprofit Artists Helping the Homeless, the house hosts approximately 16 people at any given time while working to bridge gaps in homeless services. Artist Kar Woo first became acquainted...
64-hour operation announced during 4th of July weekend
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - As celebrations begin for the 4th of July, law enforcement agencies in Tennessee are preparing for one the busiest holiday weekends. “No more on 64″ was announced Tuesday ahead of the holiday weekend. It is a 64-hour operation to limit crash deaths across the state.
Flooding along the Missouri River near the Missouri, Nebraska border
News Chopper 9 got a new look at the flooding along the Missouri River. News Chopper 9 flew over Rulo, Nebraska in the southeast corner of the state, near the Missouri border. You can see the river is spilling over into nearby trees after flooding further north, and even more rain this week.
Popular Missouri Kids Offroad Cycle Recalled for Dangerous Defect
As a kid growing up in Missouri, I always wanted one of these cycles. It's considered one of the best first offroad motorcycles for the young, but now there's an urgent recall due to a dangerous defect that puts many Missouri kids in peril. The United States Consumer Product Safety...
Flooding, power outages and downed trees reported in Mid-Missouri after Wednesday morning storms
Storms hit Mid-Missouri early Wednesday morning, causing widespread flooding, power outages and knocking trees onto roads. The post Flooding, power outages and downed trees reported in Mid-Missouri after Wednesday morning storms appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Southwestern Illinois and Southeastern Missouri Brace for Severe Storms Today
St. Louis, MO – Severe thunderstorms are expected to develop once again this afternoon in southeastern Missouri and southwestern Illinois. These storms, predicted to hit between 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., could bring damaging winds to the area. According to the US National Weather Service in St. Louis, the...
Stormy weather returns as Fourth of July celebrations ramp up
ST. LOUIS – Early morning sub-severe thunderstorms will bring some heavy rain to the region to start our Wednesday. This will be the first of several rounds of rain and storms that we will be tracking over the next 48 hours. The morning rain will fade as the sun comes up. Hot and humid Wednesday, […]
Decision approaching on Missouri law to make celebratory gunfire illegal
PECULIAR, Mo. (KCTV) - With the Fourth of July approaching, some are getting excited to celebrate. Others are also dreading the bullets that come toward them or their homes. Last year, the Kansas City Police Department’s Shotspotter recorded 193 rounds of gunfire between 6 p.m. on July 3 and 6 a.m. on July 5. That only includes areas where Shotspotter technology is placed, so the number citywide is bound to be higher.
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