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'Keep it going. Keep it growing': Sandy's Restaurant breaks lunch delivery goal before summer's end
— At the start of summer, I shared Sandy’s Restaurant’s call for donations to help feed kids during the summer. General manager Bobby Hines had a goal of 5,000 meals in 10 weeks. He broke that goal three and a half weeks early. Hines said the makeshift food...
St. Louis jail turns away inmates; looks to police precincts for space
The St. Louis City Justice Center is not taking new inmates. FOX 2 has learned that prisoner processing is now closed. The order came down over the weekend, despite the fact that the jail is not full.
Struggling Chief Commits Inexcusable Mistake in Practice
Third-year WR Skyy Moore has been the subject of heavy criticism from Chiefs Kingdom after a disappointing first couple of years, and he's now accomplished a feat so unfortunate that you'll have to do a double-take. The team was in its collective bag of tricks during Monday's practice, though not...
SLPS Board president addresses superintendent placed on leave
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - The president of the Saint Louis Public Schools (SLPS) Board of Education addressed the recent leave of absence placed on Superintendent Dr. Keisha Scarlett. On Monday, SLPS BOE President Toni Cousins said a number of “concerns” led to the board placing Dr. Scarlett...
Motorcyclist killed in crash Monday on Lindbergh Boulevard
HUNTLEIGH, Mo. — One person is dead after a crash involving a motorcycle and car Monday evening in St. Louis County. The crash happened at around 8 p.m. at South Lindbergh Boulevard and Deacon Drive, in the small community of Huntleigh. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, two...
NFL world reacts to Mike Evans, Kansas City Chiefs news
This offseason, superstar wide receiver Mike Evans elected to sign a two-year contract extension to remain with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. But it sounds like he very much considered the possibility of teaming up with superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes and signing with the Kansas City Chiefs, instead. During a recent...
Woman accused of cutting, trying to stab victim
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Police arrested a woman who they said cut a woman, and attempted to stab her. On Monday, July 29, Craighead County District Judge David Boling found probable cause to charge 51-year-old Susan Renee Sheppard with second-degree battery, a Class D felony. According to the affidavit, on...
David Hall shifts to new role at MSU; finalists named for director of university safety
For more than seven years, David Hall has been at the forefront of safeguarding Missouri State students and staff, first in emergency preparation and then as director of university safety. In that job, Hall played a pivotal role during the pandemic. Hall said he was ready for a different challenge. In mid-May, he transition...
Wisconsin Man Charged with Theft of 450 Cattle from Missouri
If the charges prove to be true, this is a massive theft of 450 head of cattle that originated in Missouri, but ended up in Wisconsin. The result is allegations that a Wisconsin man received this herd without paying for them. This new press release from the Missouri Highway Patrol...
Missouri & Illinois in Danger Zone of Hurricane-Force Winds, Hail
It appears that weather in many parts of Missouri and Illinois could get very interesting beginning Tuesday late morning/early afternoon. The expectations have now increased that both states could experience hurricane-force winds, hail and perhaps even some tornadoes. NOAA's Storm Prediction Center has elevated the advisory of severe weather developing...
Missouri State football's future move to Conference USA rules storylines heading into 2024
Missouri State’s final season at the FCS level is quickly approaching and there’s no shortage of storylines heading into the year. Second-year head coach Ryan Beard looks to build off a 4-7 season. An unorthodox year will see the Bears ineligible to qualify for the postseason while also hoping to build momentum heading into a new era of Bears football. ...
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