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Police investigate 47 shots fired in Holts Summit that allegedly left one injured
Multiple gunshots were reported overnight in Holts Summit on July 21. The Holts Summit Police Department (HSPD) responded to 116 East Hillcrest Avenue at the Holts Summit Lions Club after an officer on patrol heard several shots fired around 1 a.m. on Sunday. Upon arrival, HSPD reported multiple people and...
Messenger: A disturbing twist in the case of security guards who tackled BJC patient
ST LOUIS — Lawsuits sometimes become living, breathing things. They transform into something quite a bit different than when they were filed. So it is with Hughie Robinson vs. Barnes-Jewish Hospital.
Man charged with murdering girlfriend in Dutchtown
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A 40-year-old man is charged with fatally shooting his girlfriend on Friday in Dutchtown. St. Louis prosecutors have charged Derrick A. Smith, of St. Louis, with first-degree murder, armed criminal action and unlawful possession of a firearm in the death of the 38-year-old victim, who has not been identified publicly.
Family honors boy who drowned at St. Louis County camp 2 years ago
ST. LOUIS — The family of a boy who died at a St. Louis County summer camp in 2022 gathered to honor him Saturday. T.J. Mister's parents want to raise awareness for swim safety after he drowned. T.J. was 6 years old. "We're celebrating his life today," said Olga...
2nd Annual Smoke on the Rail BBQ Festival
Join us for a vibrant community festival hosting the Pennsylvania State BBQ Championship on July 26, from 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM & July 27, from 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM!. Over 80 competition teams from the Mid-Atlantic and beyond will vie for more than $29,000 in cash prizes. Winners earn a chance to compete at the annual Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational Barbecue in Lynchburg, TN, and The American Royal in Kansas City, MO. While professional KCBS teams compete, attendees can enjoy free parking and event entry, food trucks, a selection of beverages including beer and adult slushies, yard games, diverse vendors, and live music on multiple stages. On Friday, there's a People’s Choice Wing Competition, and on Saturday, a People’s Choice Pork Competition. Parking is FREE! Shuttle service is also available FREE of charge from the New Freedom Community Center located at 150 East Main Street, New Freedom. All proceeds from this event will be reinvested locally to develop a dynamic Trail Town Community.
Cardinals Targeting Pair of Veteran Starting Pitchers at Deadline
The St. Louis Cardinals will likely target right-handed starting pitchers Nathan Eovaldi and Zach Eflin at the trade deadline according to MLB reporter John Denton. Either one of the veteran starting pitchers would fill the hole the Cardinals have in their rotation from the disappointing season of Steven Matz. Eovaldi...
First Lutheran Church hosts Paint and Sip....with a twist
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) On July 20, 2024, First Lutheran Church held their first Paint and Sip to raise money for their Christmas Adventure coming up in December. The day was filled with mocktails, food, painting and enough family, fun time for everyone to enjoy. Event organizer and church member, Tami...
JoCo sheriff casts unflattering poll, ethics complaint as ‘election interference.’ Is it?
Sheriff Calvin Hayden is accusing his Republican primary opponent Doug Bedford of trying to “weaponize our election system.” Bedford’s team says it’s only “normal, run-of-the-mill campaigning.”
Cruiser control: KSP seeks to regain crown with public’s help
FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – The Kentucky State Police (KSP) is asking for the public’s help, not to track down a suspected criminal, but to secure votes for its 2024 Ford Mustang GT as the “Best-Looking Cruiser” in a nationwide contest, as a thank you to the agency.
Traveler Shares Video of Disgusting Bed Bugs in a Missouri Motel
It may not be the greatest fear while traveling, but it's at least a top 5. A traveler just shared video of disgusting bed bugs they encountered when they stopped for the night at a Missouri motel. Since this is a YouTube short, there's not a lot of context for...
Leadership Missouri Focuses on Workforce, Tech During UCM Lee’s Summit Visit
Workforce and technology training were the topics of the day as members of the Missouri Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Missouri program toured the University of Central Missouri (UCM) Lee's Summit at Missouri Innovation Campus (MIC) on July 17. The Leadership Missouri program aims to foster leadership skills in individuals...
These leaders reinvest in other women’s success; a statewide nonprofit says they define the ‘Greater Missouri Woman’
This year’s Greater Missouri Leadership Foundation Women of the Year roster has a distinctly Kansas City flavor. Three of the four honorees at Wednesday’s luncheon event at CPKC Stadium are Kansas City women who lead within their industries and community. The list of awards and recipients includes: Civic Leader of the Year — Dr. DeAngela The post These leaders reinvest in other women’s success; a statewide nonprofit says they define the ‘Greater Missouri Woman’ appeared first on Startland News.
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