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Cardinals Minor League Notebook – August 24, 2024
The St. Louis Cardinals system was 4-0 on Friday. The Cardinal Nation’s Player of the Day Quinn Mathews pitched a perfect game for six innings and went 7 2/3 innings with one run, one hit, one walk and 12 strikeouts for Springfield. Other standouts include Bryan Torres, Michael McGreevy, Matt Koperniak, Brody Moore and Chen-Wei Lin.
“Imagine the possibilities”: New Webster University Chancellor Tim Keane addresses the campus community for the first time at fall convocation
New Webster University Chancellor Tim Keane addressed students, staff and faculty for the first time at the fall 2024 convocation ceremony today, Aug. 23 in the Loretto-Hilton Center. The event was opened to students for the first time in at least 15 years. Rather than a traditional convocation, defined as...
Steelville woman arrested after her child is found in vehicle with dead boyfriend
A Crawford County woman is facing a criminal charge after her boyfriend dies while smoking methamphetamine with her three-year-old child in the vehicle. The Crawford County Sheriff’s Office reports they were contacted by a caller on Thursday who reported finding an unresponsive male and a young child in a car near the Birdsnest River Access just north of Steelville. The caller reported his wife had removed the child from the vehicle to safety.
Vernon Betts demands recount in St. Louis sheriff primary
St. Louis’ sheriff is contesting his narrow loss in the August primary. Vernon Betts filed a request for a recount on Friday. He lost to Alfred Montgomery, a former sheriff’s deputy, by 256 votes out of more than 45,000 cast, for a margin of victory of 0.56%. Under state law, the losing candidate may demand a recount if the margin is less than 1%.
Billikens Knock Off No. 7 Indiana in Opener
ST. LOUIS – Saint Louis opened its season on a high note Friday night, defeating No. 7 Indiana 2-0 in the season opener at Robert R. Hermann Stadium. Matthew Wrobel scored the game-winner in the 16th minute, then the Billikens benefited from an Indiana own goal in the 60th minute. Jeremi Abonnel earned the shutout in goal for SLU and made several dazzling saves, including one on a second-half IU penalty kick.
SLPS says attendance was over 80% on Thursday
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - After a rough start to the first week of school, St. Louis Public Schools are providing some new numbers as the weekend approaches. The district says attendance at all schools was above 80% yesterday. That includes before and after-school care. This comes as...
Chinese Purchase of U.S. Grain Terminal Raises Alarms
The issue of foreign ownership of U.S. land has become increasingly contentious, with various states approaching it in different ways. While some states have enacted specific regulations, others have chosen not to address it, and there are ongoing calls for federal intervention. A recent development in this debate involves a...
‘Won’t go to the Dome again;’ Woman in wheelchair says Dome at America’s Center failed her during P!nk concert
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Cheryl Marien says she endured broken elevators, lack of handicapped accessible bathrooms, and poor seating during her visit to the Dome at America’s Center. She’s been in a wheelchair since she was diagnosed with cancer. Marien bought suite tickets to see...
Annual Jewish Festival happening in St. Charles this weekend
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Thousands are expected to pack St. Charles on Sunday for the fourth annual Jewish Festival. First Alert 4 was there Friday as preps got underway. Besides the music and food, the main theme for this year is to promote cultural understanding and diversity.
Alleged arson and DWI lead to charges for Purdin resident
A Purdin man has been charged with two felonies following an alleged attempt to set fire to a house in Chillicothe on August 22. According to online court records, Johnny Lee Collis, 32, faces charges of attempted first-degree arson and driving while intoxicated as an aggravated offender. No bond has been set for his release.
‘Chiefs have done it again,’ claims Good Morning Football host after rookie ‘gets the attention of Patrick Mahomes’
GOOD Morning Football’s Peter Schrager raved about the Kansas City Chiefs rookie’s performance against the Chicago Bears on Thursday. The NFL Network analyst made the comments about a Chiefs‘ undrafted offensive player who also impressed Patrick Mahomes. Chiefs rookie tailback Carson Steele posted just four carries but rushed for 50 yards in the team’s 34-21 […]
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