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The Cardinals have struck gold at bolstering their middle relief core
When you talk about the Cardinals bullpen, the attention immediately goes to Ryan Helsley, and deservedly so. Helsley is arguably the most effective closer in baseball, as he converted 31 consecutive saves without blowing a save, a franchise record. But what about the arms that come in to hold the lead for Helsley?
The Cardinals are finally playing the way we thought they could, and they must invest at the deadline
With yesterday’s 3-2 extra-inning win over the Pirates, the Cardinals passed yet another important test. Following their hot stretch at home, they haven’t taken their foot off the pedal and managed to take care of a sub-par team. Now, it’s off to Washington to face the Nationals for...
Payment backlog leaves Missouri child care providers desperate, on the brink of closing
The Downtown Children's Center in St. Louis, Missouri, was able to stay open for working families during the pandemic by using federal grants (Rebecca Rivas/Missouri Independent). This spring, the state of Missouri owed Kimberly Luong Nichols $5,000 in backlogged payments for children at her Kansas City daycare who were part...
Coast Guard temporarily shuts down boat travel on Missouri River
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The U.S. Coast Guard has temporarily shut down traffic on the Missouri River across almost the entire Show-Me state due to high water levels and levee conditions. The Coast Guard has put a “safety zone” in effect from mile marker 22 – in St. Charles...
Part of Missouri Just Drenched with 8 Inches of Rain
I remember when last summer many in Missouri were hoping and praying for rain as much of the state was enduring a drought. This summer it's a totally different story as some parts of the state were just drenched with 8 inches of rain according to meteorologists. I saw this...
A Missouri Black Bear Got Up-Close-And-Personal with a Trail Cam
If you've ever witnessed a black bear in Missouri, you can attest to the fact that they are fascinating and curious creatures. A trail cam learned this the hard way as one of these apex predators took special interest in it and paid the price. I just saw this video...
Can the Missouri Amish Use Firearms? You Might Be Surprised
I am not a fan of stereotypes of anything and love proving the incorrect ones untrue. There's a perception that Missouri Amish families cannot use firearms, but the truth might just surprise you. I was not interested in opinions on Amish life from anyone other than real Amish people and/or...
This Missouri Town Has the 2nd Biggest Home Price Drop in America
A big drop in home prices is great news unless you're one of the sellers. Depending on which side of that equation you're on, data showing one Missouri town having the 2nd biggest drop in home prices in America is either great or awful news. I saw this interesting look...
Missouri Woman Says Deer Named Karen Eating Her Roses
When you live in one of the many rural parts of Missouri, this kind of stuff happens. A Missouri woman just shared a video proving that there's a deer named Karen who keeps eating her roses. The nerve. Robyn Earl lives in a rural area in Central Missouri based on...
Missouri Couple Attacked at Nebraska Highway Rest Area
On June 19th, a retired couple from Missouri was attacked in their RV by a knife-wielding assailant at a Nebraska rest area. James D. Thompson, Jr., 22, of Elyria, Ohio, has been charged with first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, multiple counts of use of a deadly weapon, first-degree assault, attempted robbery, and operating a vehicle to avoid a felony.
Popular Missouri Kids Offroad Cycle Recalled for Dangerous Defect
As a kid growing up in Missouri, I always wanted one of these cycles. It's considered one of the best first offroad motorcycles for the young, but now there's an urgent recall due to a dangerous defect that puts many Missouri kids in peril. The United States Consumer Product Safety...
Unexplained Noises Heard Along Missouri’s Meramec River at Night
Something is stealing fish at night along the Meramec River in Missouri and if you ask the campers and fishermen, they'll also tell you they're hearing things they simply cannot explain. These reports are part of a fascinating new investigation of the heavily-wooded area of the Meramec River in Missouri...
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