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Largest Fundraiser Ever Makes History For Lake Regional
History was made at this year’s H-K’s Lake of the Ozarks Open golf tournament and associated activities back in May. That’s according to Lake Regional Health System, Chief Executive Office Kevin McRoberts who says the event raised $185,000…the most raised at any Lake Regional event in the history of the health system.
Local billionaire departs Blues' ownership group
ST. LOUIS — David Steward, founder and chairman of Maryland Heights-based World Wide Technology, has departed the St. Louis Blues’ ownership group. Blues’ Chairman Tom Stillman said Thursday in a news release that Steward has transferred his partial ownership stake in the National Hockey League franchise to Michael Riney, founder and managing director of investment firm QRM Capital.
Kansas City Police release ‘key’ photo in cold case investigation
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Detectives believe one person may be the key to solving a Kansas City cold case. The Kansas City, Missouri Police Department released a picture of a person they want to speak with in connection with a homicide last year. They believe the person may have...
Pettis County man sentenced to 20 years in prison for molesting two children
A Pettis County man is headed to prison after pleading guilty to sexually abusing two minor children. Marlon Lange, of Green Ridge, pleaded guilty Monday to two counts of third-degree child molestation. He was sentenced to 10 years on both counts but will serve them back-to-back for a total of 20 years.
Semi-truck overturns, closing downtown ramp to bi-state Poplar Street Bridge
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A ramp in Downtown St. Louis was closed after a semi-truck overturned late morning Thursday. The northbound I-55 ramp leading onto the Poplar Street Bridge towards Illinois was closed after a semi-truck overturned on the road. Police believe it is a two-vehicle crash where the semi-truck hit the median before overturning.
Teen admits to beating of Kaylee Gain, released on court supervision
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — The teenager seen assaulting a classmate in a video that garnered national attention earlier this year was placed under court-supervised probation, the teenager's lawyer said. Greg Smith, the lawyer for Maurnice Declue, said the case was "resolved" on June 20, resulting in Declue being...
Top 40 Tigers: Intro and Honorable Mention
Last offseason, I previewed the Missouri football season by counting down the Top 40 Most Important Tigers for the 2023 season. I wanted to highlight players with high potential that could raise the ceiling of the team (Daylan Carnell), and those with a proven track record that would be key cogs (Ty’Ron Hopper).
2 Springfield marijuana dispensaries rank among state's 10 best
Two Springfield marijuana dispensaries have been recognized as the best in the state. Greenlight Springfield, located at 218 N. National Ave., and Flora Farms - Springfield, located at 2027 N. Glenstone Ave., were ranked among the 10 best marijuana dispensaries in Missouri for 2024 by Leafly, an online marijuana resource. ...
Driscoll to be inducted into The Legends of the Outdoors Hall of Fame
Kent Driscoll, Professional Crappie Fisherman, will be inducted into The Legends of the Outdoors Hall of Fame on August 17, 2024 in Springfield, MO at the John A & Genny Morris Conservation Center. This is the 22nd Annual induction and banquet awards ceremony of the Legends of the Outdoors. Garry...
Former Bear excited for chance to play in the Price Cutter Charity Championship
It’s not often that someone has the opportunity to trade in their nine-to-five job to compete against the future of the PGA Tour. When they do, it means a lot more time on the range and course than normally. “I’ve definitely been hitting balls more than I was prior,”...
This sparkling wine from Rocheport's Les Bourgeois Vineyards won best in class
Mid-Missouri's favorite native vineyard earned statewide honors at the recent Missouri Wine Competition. Rocheport's Les Bourgeois Vineyards won best of class in the sparkling wine category for its Brut. As one of 11 best of class awardees, Les Bourgeois qualified for the highest honor — the Governor's Cup — which ultimately went to Hermann-based Stone Hill Winery's 2022 Cross J Norton.
Hallmark Is Making a Holiday Movie Inspired by Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce! Everything to Know
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s love story is hitting the small screen. The Hallmark Channel announced in June 2024 that it was creating a holiday movie seemingly based on the pop star and Kansas City Chiefs tight end’s popular romance, appropriately (and adorably) titled Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story. The network is wasting no...
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