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1 person killed, another seriously injured in crash on Bellefontaine Road
BELLEFONTAINE NEIGHBORS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - One man was killed and another seriously injured in a collision Friday evening on Bellefontaine Road. The Missouri State Highway Patrol said 35-year-old Darrel J. Williams, of St. Louis, was pronounced dead at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Larry West Jr., 50, also of St. Louis,...
All Missouri State Fair dairy cows must be tested for bird flu, state orders
SEDALIA, Mo. — Dairy cow farmers hoping to participate in the upcoming 2024 Missouri State Fair will have to put their cows through new biosecurity measures. The Missouri Department of Agriculture announced Tuesday that dairy cows exhibited during the fair, which runs through Aug. 8-18 in Sedalia, must test negative for H5N1 influenza, commonly known as bird flu. Tests are administered to dairy cow milk samples and must test negative within seven days of shipment.
RUMOR: Kansas City Chiefs WR Rashee Rice Could Miss Bulk Of 2024 Season Due To Suspension
The Kansas City Chiefs are attempting to pull off an almost impossible feat by winning three Super Bowls in a row. Heading into a season with so much on the line, the organization would ideally like to avoid as many distractions as possible heading into 2024, but the opposite has been true.
Former Navy Sailor from St. Louis Tragically Found Dead in Texas
The St. Louis community was shaken by the tragic news of a former Navy sailor found deceased in Texas. Identified as John Doe, his death has left many searching for answers. The heart of St. Louis aches for one of its own. Crackdowns on illegal maritime activities often take a heavy toll on those serving. Recently, two Navy SEALs were lost at sea while intercepting a vessel off Yemen.
Vibrant sunflowers will be on display in Spanish Lake
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – Sunflowers will be on display, highlighting their vibrant bursts of gold at the Columbia Bottom Conservation Area in Spanish Lake. The staff of the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has planted many sunflower plots that will be showcased throughout July and August. The exhibit is annual tradition at the Columbia […]
Eureka Fire names Barthelmass next chief; Brown set to retire
The Eureka Fire Protection District will have a new chief by the end of this year. Board of Directors members voted unanimously June 27 to name Assistant Chief Scott Barthelmass the successor to Chief Greg Brown, who will retire later this year, said Pat Feder, Board of Directors chairman. “I...
FS1 NFL analyst makes bold Chiefs claim
Back-to-back Super Bowl championships have led to many in the sports media realm beginning to call the Kansas City Chiefs a “dynasty”. And as far as FS1 NFL analyst LeSean McCoy is concerned, the Chiefs have nothing to worry about in terms of competition within their conference. On FS1’s Speak, the topic of which AFC Read more... The post FS1’s LeSean McCoy declares there are ‘no threats’ to Chiefs in AFC appeared first on Awful Announcing.
PETA's "Hell on wheels" visits local St. Joseph Chick-fil-A on Friday, July 5th
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) Around 12:30 pm on Friday, July 5th, 2024, the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) parked their "Hell on Wheels" demonstration truck near the entrance of Chick-fil-A at the Shoppes at North Village in St. Joseph, Missouri. The truck's design replicates a chicken truck that moves chickens to slaughterhouses. The truck also played sounds of chickens with alleged subliminal messaging every ten seconds to "go vegan" on a speaker connected to the truck. PETA's "Chicken Truck Driver" Sky Morgan said St. Joseph is one of many stops in the journey across the United States this summer, "You don't have to look far for animal abuse, and this is right where I wanted to be today."
Joe Buck set to call a Cardinals game, and the opponent brings even more nostalgia
Back on May 24th, the St. Louis Cardinals were set to take on the Chicago Cubs at home for the first time during the 2024 season, and something special was set to happen that Friday night. While much of the festivities that week were leading up to the debut of their City Connect uniforms on Saturday, Friday night's game was set to pay homage to baseball history by reuniting the Buck/Caray families for an iconic broadcast.
STL Fest 2024 set for Sunday
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Family-friendly STL Fest 2024 will kick off at noon on Sunday with many fun activities. The event will open with a block party from noon until 5 p.m. at The Big Top at 3401 Washington Avenue. The party will feature games, live performances, food and vendors and more.
Sudden Friday changes rock KC Royals roster
In the aftermath of subpar Thursday night performances, two KC Royals relievers, one a member of their big league bullpen and the other a prominent and promising prospect, find themselves moving in different directions today. Carlos Hernández walked the first three Tampa Bay Rays he faced in the fifth inning,...
Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes’ Mom Shares Major Life Announcement
With her son on holiday ahead of the Kansas City Chiefs’ 2024 campaign, Randi Mahomes — mother of two-time NFL MVP quarterback Patrick Mahomes II — took center stage on July 5. “After an incredible 19 and a half years at Hollytree Country Club, I am excited...
Mizzou Baseball Stars Shine in Professional Leagues: Tigers Take on the Major Leagues
University of Missouri baseball has a rich tradition of player development with over 200 Tigers making it to professional baseball, including 49 reaching the majors. Currently, 24 former Mizzou student-athletes are active in professional baseball leagues, with four competing in the big leagues. The journey of these Tigers from college to the major leagues is being chronicled weekly in this series.
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