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Billikens Sweep Salukis in Exhibition Match
ST. LOUIS – In its lone exhibition match of the season, Saint Louis defeated Southern Illinois 25-21, 25-22, 25-20 Saturday afternoon at Chaifetz Pavilion. The Billikens produced a strong .294 attack percentage, with five players hitting .350 or higher, and held Southern Illinois to a .218 mark. SLU earned advantages in kills (47-37), assists (47-36), digs (44-37), blocks (7-4) and service aces (8-4). Saint Louis begins the regular season Friday, Aug. 30, at the A-State Invitational in Jonesboro, Ark. The Bills will take on Ole Miss (10 a.m.) and Southeast Missouri State (4 p.m.) on Friday and the host team, Arkansas State (2 p.m.) on Saturday.
Driver seriously injured when minivan goes airborne, hits I-70 overpass bridge
SALINE CO., Mo. (KCTV) - The driver of a minivan was seriously injured when it went airborne along I-70 in Missouri over the weekend and hit an overpass bridge. The Missouri State Highway Patrol indicates that around 9:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 23, emergency crews were called to an area of westbound I-70 about a mile east of Marshall Junction with reports of a single-vehicle collision.
PREVIEW: Cougars Begin Road Swing at Missouri State
Sunday, August 25, 1 p.m. Springfield, Mo./Betty & Bobby Allison South Stadium. (1-0-1, 0-0-0 Ohio Valley) Goals Leaders: Savannah DeFini (3) Assists Leader: Five tied (1) Shots Leader: Savannah DeFini (7) Missouri State Bears. (1-1-0, 0-0-0 Missouri Valley) Head Coach: Kirk Nelson. Goals P/G: 0.50. Goals Allowed P/G: 1.00. Shots/Opponent...
St. Louis woman arrested for theft in Jefferson City followed by police chase that spanned almost 90 miles
One of two people wanted for a theft out of Jefferson City is captured following a police chase that travels into the St. Louis area. The Callaway County Sheriff’s Office reports it was contacted Friday afternoon by the JCPD for assistance locating a black Mercedes SUV that was involved in a theft from a Jefferson City business. About 30 minutes later, deputies received information that the vehicle was traveling on Highway 63 into Boone County.
Hillsboro man ordered to pay $94,606 in restitution for identify theft
Austin James, 27, of Hillsboro was placed on five years’ probation for his role in the financial exploitation of an elderly St. Louis woman. James, a contractor, also was ordered to complete 90 days of house arrest, 80 hours of community service and repay $94,606 to the victim’s estate, the U.S. District Attorney’s Office reported.
United Way opens Targeted Fund grant cycle
United Way of Greater St. Louis has announced its 2025 Targeted Fund Application Cycle – Unite for Safe Communities- aimed at improving community safety by improving social determinant factors that bolster community safety, affecting where we live and where our children grow across the region. This $400,000+ investment underscores our commitment to creating a safer, healthier community for all residents.
Soccer to Face No. 23 Saint Louis on Sunday
COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri soccer returns to Walton Stadium to host No. 23 Saint Louis at 7 p.m. on Sunday. The contest is available to be streamed live on SECN+. The Tigers battled Illinois to a 1-1 draw Thursday night. A 79th-minute goal by Milena Fischer leveled...
Springfield homeowner finds “Buried treasure” in his floors
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — On East Sunshine, Realtor and homeowner Clayton Carson purchased a home hoping to live in eventually, but after a surprising discovery, he has reconsidered the move-in date. Carson asked his friend Brandon York, of Cornerstone Flooring, to help him with the renovations. “And for me doing professional flooring, I always like to […]
SLSO concert calendar is set. Here's how to get your tickets
Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra released their whole concert schedule and tickets are now available. Their concert series officially kicks off with the music from John Williams' score of ET on Thursday, Sept. 19 at the Stifel theater. Concerts will be performed at multiple venues as renovations are made to SLSO's...
Mercy Internal Medicine Residency marks 70 years
When Mercy launched its internal medicine residency program in 1954, it was the first community-based program of its kind in Missouri. In late July, Mercy officials celebrated the program’s 70th anniversary. Since its inception, the Mercy Internal Medicine Residency has trained more than 400 physicians, who treat patients in...
Battlehawks Sign Keylon Kennedy & Myles Sims
The St. Louis Battlehawks continue to re-sign – and add – players to the roster for the 2025 UFL season. On Friday, the Battlehawks signed one of their draft picks, Myles Sims, and also returned DB Keylon Kennedy who was with St. Louis this past season. DB Keylon...
Festival of Nations brings world cultures to Tower Grove Park
ST. LOUIS – A favorite festival returns to Tower Grove Park Saturday. The Festival of Nations brings together cultures from around the world right here in our own backyard. The festival is a two-day celebration of music, food, art and culture from across the globe. There’s more than 100 vendors, dozens of stage performances, and […]
Pedestrian injured after being hit by car in north St. Louis
ST. LOUIS – A person is injured after being hit by a car in north St. Louis city. Police report that a man was struck by a car at the corner of Belt and Natural Bridge Avenues around 4:30 a.m. Saturday. Police say the car involved took off. If you have any information for police […]
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.
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%.
Brutal Cardinals injury at worst time could have surprise silver lining
The St. Louis Cardinals' chances of seeing the postseason were already on life support as the club came into Saturday evening's matchup on the road against the Minnesota Twins. And after that game, an eventual 6-0 loss in Minneapolis, they are even more so. Not only did the Cardinals fall...
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Turn Heads in Outing With Patrick Mahomes, Wife Brittany Mahomes at Singer's Mansion
After spending much of the summer apart, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce managed to squeeze in some quality time before the start of the Kansas City Chiefs season. Swift just concluded the European leg of her Eras Tour, coming home to the United States after performing more than 50 shows across the ...
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