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High Ridge church becomes latest STLHELP medical equipment lending branch
St. Martin United Church of Christ in High Ridge has long had its own medical equipment lending program but recently joined the St. Louis Health Equipment Lending Program (STLHELP) to assist more people. Both the St. Martin and STLHELP organizations lend the medical equipment for free. St. Martin, 3299 High...
Travis Kelce retirement speculation heats up after Kansas City Chiefs trade for Dallas Cowboys star
THE Kansas City Chiefs are adding a new tight end to their roster. The team has agreed to a trade to acquire Dallas Cowboys tight end Peyton Hendershot. The Cowboys are receiving a 2026 conditional seventh-round pick in return for the tight end. Hendershot made the NFL in 2022 as an undrafted free agent and […]
Former KCPD officer accused of murder
A man has been charged with murder for shooting another man in the Walmart parking lot near I-29 and Barry Road on Wednesday, Aug. 21. Taquiza V. Johnson – a former Kansas City Police Department officer – is accused of second degree murder and armed criminal action. Johnson is being held without bond. He has a court appearance scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 3.
An Arkansas man accused of raping woman 20 years ago pleads down to lesser charge
An Arkansas man who was accused of raping a woman in Boone County more than 20 years ago is headed to prison. Lonny Caldwell, of Fordyce, Arkansas, was charged with one count of forcible rape in February of 2023. He was extradited from Arkansas to Boone County to face the charge.
Chiefs make trade with Cardinals ahead of Week 1
The Kansas City Chiefs are still making a few roster tweaks ahead of their quest for the NFL’s first Super Bowl three-peat. On Monday, the Chiefs swung a deal with the Arizona Cardinals for linebacker Cameron Thomas. Kansas City acquired the edge rusher in exchange for a 7th-round pick, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapaport.... The post Chiefs make trade with Cardinals ahead of Week 1 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Southern Missouri: Heat Peaks Thursday, Showers Expected Friday through Labor Day Weekend
Springfield, MO – Springfield residents should prepare for an active weather pattern starting Friday, with a shift from scorching heat to cooling temperatures and increased storm chances heading into Labor Day Weekend. According to the National Weather Service, isolated storms are possible today and Thursday. However, the most significant...
Rural Missouri has high smoking rates, and the health problems that follow. That’s changing in some communities
Missouri has some of the highest rates of tobacco usage in the country, the lowest cigarette tax and some of the most lax smoking policies. Health departments and activists are pushing their own policies to change those statistics.
Lost In The Ozark Woods: Man Found After Search In 400-Acre Wooded Area
MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. — A man who got lost in the woods as daylight waned was rescued by Lake area firefighters and police, earlier this month. Gravois Fire Protection District (GFPD) personnel were dispatched at 6:54 p.m. on Friday, August 2 to a report of a missing person in the area of Heppard Road in Gravois Mills. Fire personnel arrived on scene at 7:12 p.m.
Paul Mueller Company to expand Springfield facility, create 133 jobs
Paul Mueller Company, a manufacturer of stainless steel tanks, components, and equipment that serves various industries, announced today that it will expand in Springfield, investing $22 million and creating 133 new jobs. This first phase of the company’s expansion includes establishing a new facility to increase its capacity for assembling large production modules.
Gateway Studios invests strongly in Chesterfield
CHESTERFIELD, MO. – Gateway Studios, a studio and production services business, is already building a large campus at the intersection of Chesterfield Airport Road and Spirit of St. Louis Boulevard. While it’s still under construction, Gateway Studios plans to develop 290 acres of land on the other side of I-64. Stock & Associates Consulting Engineers, Inc. on behalf of Gumbo Flats Properties, LLC submitted the plans that Chesterfield Planning Commission approved in August.
Chiefs Make Shocking Cut in Heated Preseason Position Battle
The Chiefs made a surprising cut on Monday at a heated position battle, releasing veteran CB Kelvin Joseph ahead of Tuesday's roster cutdown deadline. Joseph had looked like a possible starter for most of training camp, earning work with the starters in the secondary as Joshua Williams, Jaylen Watson, and Nazeeh Johnson all battled various injuries.
Fort Leonard Wood to hold full-scale exercise
FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. (August 26, 2024) Fort Leonard Wood is scheduled to hold an installation-wide exercise Tuesday, Aug. 27. The exercise is scheduled to last from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in and around the area of Gammon Field. We thank you for your patience as we test response efforts across the installation, helping us to be better prepared in the case of a real emergency.
New report: Missouri forests play role in long-term carbon storage
COLUMBIA, Mo. — A new report from the University of Missouri School of Natural Resources outlines the critical role of forests in removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and storing it in plant material. “Carbon and Biomass Dynamics in Missouri Forests and Implications for Climate Change” was prepared for...
This Missouri Place Has the Harshest Garage Sale Laws in America
What's the harm in having a garage sale? For one Missouri place, plenty is the answer as this one city has some of the harshest garage sale laws in America. I will confess that I am not a fan of garage sales. The very few I've hosted in my life in Missouri there were people knocking on my garage door at 5:50am wondering why I hadn't opened for business yet. Shudder. I'm not judging. It's a way to save money and get stuff you need for your family. I get it. I'm just not a fan of the experience.
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