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Five Ozarks authors hold book signing event in Branson
BRANSON, Mo. — Five Ozarks authors will be signing books at a free event hosted by the Branson Regional Arts Council. Authors Howard C. Cavner, Todd Parnell, Tom Koob, Curtis Copeland and Marilyn Whetstone will be at the Historic Owen Theatre on Aug. 5 at 6 p.m. Attendees will be able to meet the authors […]
St. Louis man is awake, out of ICU almost a month after being shot on his wedding night
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis man shot on his wedding night in late June is now awake. Francisco Gonzalez is out of the intensive care unit after being there for almost a month. Gonzalez was shot in the head as he was celebrating his wedding on June 28 in a St. Louis backyard. Dulce and Francisco Gonzalez tied the knot after a decade and two children together.
Olympic ceremony's performer breaks silence after NFL star's Harrison Butker criticism
Football superstar Harrison Butker was one of many high-profile Christians to slam the controversial Olympic opening ceremony, which was led by French actor and singer Phillippe Katerine
Sunday roster move may bode badly for KC Royals outfielder
KC Royals left fielder MJ Melendez, sidelined since spraining an ankle against Boston in the club's final game before the All-Star Break, returned to action Sunday after completing his stay on the 10-day Injured List. To make room for him on the 26-man active roster, Kansas City optioned outfielder Drew...
Chris Jones' groin injury is slightly alarming turn for Chiefs in training camp
Hopefully the Chiefs stay patient in their approach with Chris Jones this preseason. It's impossible to overstate Chris Jones's importance to the Kansas City Chiefs. There's a reason why Chiefs general manager Brett Veach pulled out the checkbook for yet another contract extension for the veteran defensive tackle and added a significant number of zeroes to the final total. For a team willing to watch so many others walk—think Charvarius Ward, L'Jarius Sneed, et al.—re-upping Jones was a no-brainer this offseason. He's just that important.
Driver ejected from car while flipping down 120-foot embankment near Swope Park
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - On Sunday, the Kansas City Police Department responded to a single-car crash that left one person dead. The crash happened around 6:45 p.m. on July 28 on 63rd Street at Hardesty Avenue, near the Kansas City Zoo and Swope Soccer Village. KCPD reported that the...
Cardinals Minor League Notebook – July 29, 2024
The St. Louis Cardinals system went 2-2 on Sunday. The Cardinal Nation’s Player of the Day, C Carlos Linarez, hit a 10th inning grand slam in Peoria’s win. Other standouts include Victor Scott, Pete Hansen, Alex Iadisernia and Ixan Henderson. Results from games played on Sunday, July 28.
Mizzou football players report for preseason camp, coaching staff sees shifts
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Missouri football players reported to preseason camp Sunday afternoon, arriving on campus for the 17 practices that will mark the team’s late-summer preparations for a season carrying the possibility of a College Football Playoff berth. There are returning veterans familiar with the pattern of camp...
Company that built MSU's Great Southern Bank Arena tapped for 2 more major projects
Editor's note: The estimated cost of the two projects was incorrect in an earlier version of the story. The company that built the Great Southern Bank Arena will soon return to the Missouri State University campus to lead the work on two major projects. ...
‘No puppets just rings’ claim Kansas City fans after Chiefs coach Andy Reid responds to Raiders’ Patrick Mahomes insult
KANSAS City Chiefs fans love how head coach Andy Reid reacted to the Las Vegas Raiders mocking star quarterback Patrick Mahomes. The Raiders went viral last week after players were seen mocking Mahomes at training camp. Over the years, it has been frequently suggested that the passer sounds like Kermit The Frog. The Raiders opted to take this joke up a notch when […]
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...
WashU Transgender Center allegedly closing; University neither confirms nor denies claim
In an op-ed published on July 17 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Jamie Reed — whistleblower and former case manager at the Washington University Transgender Center (WUTC) of St. Louis Children’s Hospital — wrote that the WUTC “quietly announced” last week that they will be “permanently closed.” However, sources from other news outlets deny the closure allegations.
Black Bear Seen in Park Hills, Desloge Area
Park Hills, Mo. (KFMO) - A black bear was spotted in the Park Hills area Monday morning. Authorities were alerted that the bear was near Parkway Drive and Highway 67. Images on social media show that the bear was seen crossing the highway. The Park Hills Police Department, St. Francois County Sheriff's Department and the Missouri Department of Conservation worked to locate the bear. Deputies with the sheriff's department used a drone to see if they could spot the bear in the woods.
Central West End restaurant closing its doors on Sunday
ST. LOUIS — A Central West End restaurant and pub is closing its doors. The Scottish Arms, located at 6 South Sarah Street, is closing after service is done on Sunday, July 28. "From the day we opened in May 2005, The Scottish Arms has been more than just...
Chiefs charity spotlight: 15 and the Mahomies
After six straight seasons as the leader of the Kansas City Chiefs, it's pretty easy to see that quarterback Patrick Mahomes is one of the best players to ever step on the field. He's a 3x Super Bowl winner, 3x Super Bowl MVP, 2x NFL MVP, 2x First Team All-Pro. Yet all of that pales in comparison to what he does off the field.
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