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Royals Eye Downtown Ballpark Site As Governor Pushes for a Decision
There is a potentially impactful new twist in the long-running Royals stadium saga, one arriving against the backdrop of an increasingly impatient Missouri Gov. Mike Parson. The MLB club is now considering Washington Square Park, on the southern edge of downtown Kansas City, as a site option for a new ballpark. The location, if chosen, could give further momentum to the Royals staying in Missouri after Jackson County voters in April soundly rejected a sales tax measure tied in part to a proposed ballpark in the city’s Crossroads neighborhood.
It’s About Time: Illinois Now Has An Official State…Mushroom
Well, if you're going to do something, go big. That appears to be exactly what Illinois has done with the announcement of a new official state mushroom, Calvatia gigantea, also known as the Giant Puffball mushroom. If you've never heard of the Giant Puffball mushroom, you probably think that this...
Missouri Minute: Bayer wins Roundup appeal; Bus companies cancel contracts with St. Louis schools
Bayer, the biotech company that manufactures Roundup weed killer, won a federal appeal on Thursday that could shift the outcome of several lawsuits. The court ruled Bayer was not required to warn the users of the pesticide of potential cancer risks associated with the product. Then, state regulators issued another widespread product recall earlier this month, more than double the scale of Missouri’s first recall last year. Plus, three transportation companies backed out of deals that would provide buses to more than 1,000 St. Louis Public Schools students. Keep reading for these stories and more.
Police: Man shot, killed by officer after charging at police with a knife in St. Clair
ST. CLAIR, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A man was shot and killed by a St. Clair Police Officer after charging at police with a knife. According to a release from the St. Clair Police Department, a Missouri State Highway Patrol Trooper was investigating a crash with an overturned vehicle in the ditch along North Service Road around 8:30 p.m. Saturday. Additional troopers, St. Clair police, St. Clair EMS, and St. Clair Fire were also dispatched to the scene to investigate.
Missouri state parks and historic sites host several activities throughout St. Louis area
JEFFERSON CITY, MO, AUG. 19, 2024 – Beat the late-summer heat and check out some of these activities at state parks and historic sites in the St. Louis region. Wednesdays – Sundays through Sept. 1, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.: The History of Slavery in St. Louis at Felix Vallé Historic Site.
Bernie’s Redbird Review: At Least I Can Catch Up On My Sleep During Cardinals’ Games.
I don’t know about you, but I’m tired of watching the Cardinals hit into ground-ball double plays. Actually, it’s tiring just to watch this team. We should all take more naps … just like the team. OK, I’m being a little nasty here. I would like to smile and engage in some Happy Talk banter, but the Cardinals aren’t giving me much to work with.
Rockwood School District kick off year with new changes
Rockwood School District is starting the new year with 19,400 students, 1100 of whom attend Crestview Middle School, and a new transportation app for parents, while cell phones are expected to be put away during instructional time.
Community members help Callaway County Sheriff's Office identify suspect
Community members help the Callaway County Sheriff’s Office identify a suspect in trespassing and stealing incidents near Holts Summit. The Sheriff’s Office released a photo on Facebook Saturday, asking for help identifying a woman seen on camera. Within six minutes, multiple callers identified the woman as Elisabeth Eitel, 22, of Jefferson City.
6 Chiefs on the Roster Bubble Heading Into Preseason Finale
After a loss in Week 1 of the preseason to the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Kansas City Chiefs dropped a one-point game to the Detroit Lions. While they lost 24-23, the score wasn't what mattered. Instead, the focus was all on Patrick Mahomes throwing a behind-the-back pass to Travis Kelce. After everyone gets over that play, the focus will shift again to the depth chart.
Religious organizations for students seeking community on campus
Religious and spiritual institutions can be a vital part of some students’ lives. When coming to college, it may be important for some to find similar communities to feel more at home and develop new friendships. Below are a few religious and spiritual organizations present around the Missouri State University campus.
Missouri outlawed abortion, and now it’s funding an anti-abortion group that works in other states
This story was originally published by ProPublica. On a recent Saturday outside a Planned Parenthood clinic in Fairview Heights, Illinois, a woman wearing a reflective orange vest and body camera flagged down a car pulling into the facility. “Hi, can I talk to you a second?” the woman, Sheri King, said to the driver, reaching […]
MSU alum, award-winning actor John Goodman voices campaign ad for Lucas Kunce
A notable Missouri State University alumnus lent his voice to Senate candidate Lucas Kunce's most recent ad campaign. Actor John Goodman narrated the ad "Family values, or something else," where Goodman tells voters they can vote for family values with Kunce or "something else" with Sen. Josh Hawley. The ad also highlights Goodman and Kunce's shared background, something the Democratic candidate has emphasized throughout the campaign. ...
Here's when Fox C-6 expects the Seckman High turf field to reopen
IMPERIAL, Mo. — The Seckman and Fox high school football teams are expected to meet for their annual rivalry on Sept. 6 at Seckman High in Imperial after officials scrambled to replace the two schools’ damaged turf fields. Seckman’s field is expected to be completed just in time...
Big-Time Local Boxers Compete at Major Joplin Event
JOPLIN, MO – For fighters like Charles Hill and Isaiah Brisco, the mental and physical toughness of boxing make the sport special. “It’s testing you in every way that you can possibly be tested,” said Brisco. “Boxing tests you physically, mentally, and sometimes even spiritually. It’s all up to you when you’re in the ring.” […]
Last week’s Springfield restaurant health code violations, August 12-16
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Here are last week’s Springfield restaurant health code violations for August 12-16. 7BREW COFFEE – CITY View History354 W BUENA VISTA ST SPRINGFIELD Map it8/14/2024 11:30:00 AM – Routine Inspection; Result: Active Priority Violations Found: 1 Nonpriority Violations Found: 1 ASAHI HIBACHI AND SUSHI – REPUBLIC View History586 E US HIGHWAY 60 EAST REPUBLIC Map it8/14/2024 12:03:00 PM – Re-Inspection; Result: ActivePriority item corrected. […]
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