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Man cut two neighbors with machete in South City, police say
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A 33-year-old man cut two of his neighbors with a machete in South City on Sunday night, police say. The incident happened around 11:45 p.m. in the 3900 block of Chippewa in the Tower Grove South neighborhood. Police say the 33-year-old man went to the home of a 42-year-old and 19-year-old man and caused a disturbance. During the incident, he swung a machete and cut both victims.
Deer collision on Highway 59 leads to fatal motorcycle crash
A fatal motorcycle accident occurred on Highway 59, three miles north of Lanagan, Missouri, at approximately 3:05 a.m. on July 22, 2024. William D. Linclon, a 49-year-old man from Lanagan, Missouri, was riding a 2009 Harley Davidson Superglide southbound on Highway 59 when his motorcycle struck a deer in the roadway. This collision caused Linclon to travel off the left side of the roadway, hitting a guardrail. As a result, Linclon was ejected from the motorcycle and fell down an embankment.
Players will need to step up to fill new roles in Chiefs defense
The Chiefs secondary lost a big piece when cornerback L’Jarius Sneed was traded to the Tennessee Titans this offseason. While replacing one of the top corners in the league won’t be easy, there are people there to fill those shoes, like third year corner Trent McDuffie. Defensive Coordinator...
Chiefs Veteran's Injury "More Serious" Than Initially Thought
The Chiefs have a worrisome issue developing after the first couple of days at training camp, as veteran safety Justin Reid hasn't practiced due to a surprise injury. While concern was minimal after the first day, a recent report from Jason Anderson of Sports Radio 810 in Kansas City suggests the injury is more severe than initially thought. In fact, Anderson was told Reid could miss the entire preseason and possibly even some of the regular season.
Walsworth Hires Andy Billett as New Chief Operating Officer
Walsworth announced it has hired printing industry veteran Andy Billett as the company’s new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Billett will be replacing Walsworth’s current COO Jim Mead, who is retiring from the company in November and will be based out of Walsworth’s corporate office in Marceline, Missouri.
Defendant arrested in Jackson County for Grundy County Court no-show
A defendant who authorities said failed to appear in Grundy County Circuit Court nearly three years ago has been arrested in Jackson County. James Leon Baker, 63, of Versailles, was apprehended on a Grundy County warrant for failing to appear in court in August 2021. Baker is now scheduled for...
10 people displaced by 2-alarm apartment fire in south Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Firefighters are battling a two-alarm apartment fire early Monday afternoon in South Kansas City. The Kansas City Fire Department confirmed the working fire near 116th Street and Winchester Avenue around 11:30 a.m. When crews arrived, they found flames and smoke coming from the second-floor balcony...
Latest Rashee Rice News is Possible Concern for Chiefs
The metaphorical elephant in the room as the Chiefs begin training camp is Rashee Rice's uncertain status for the season. There's an assumption he'll be suspended eventually, though there's been no indication as to when exactly that will be, or for how many games. Unfortunately, answers don't seem to be...
D-Day veteran, Springfield businessperson Jack Hamlin dies
Jack Hamlin, a World War II D-Day veteran who contributed to the local business and government sectors, has died. He was 102. Hamlin died July 20, according to his obituary posted to GormanScharpf.com. Graveside services are scheduled to be held at 2 p.m. on July 24 at Maple Park Cemetery.
Singleton-Clark Hazelwood Teacher of the Year
Latricia Singleton-Clark, family and consumer science teacher at Hazelwood East High School, will enter her 11th year at the school as the 2023-2024 Hazelwood School District Teacher of the Year. “I wanted to be an educator. I had teachers who shaped my future, and I wanted to impact my students...
Nursing home workers rally for better wages, safer working conditions
St. Louis – Workers rallied last week at informational pickets outside three area nursing homes operated by Luxor Healthcare to demand owners bargain in good faith for living wages and safe working conditions. The workers, represented by SEIU Healthcare, rallied July 9 to demand a path to $25 an...
Chiefs Owner Clark Hunt on Arrowhead Stadium Future, Kansas vs. Missouri, Keeping 'An Open Mind'
Kansas City Chiefs chairman and CEO Clark Hunt discussed the latest news and his mindset regarding the Chiefs' potential renovation of Arrowhead Stadium, a move to Kansas, and the team's other options.
Mecole Hardman knows his role in the Chiefs’ offense
In sports, one of the hardest things to accomplish is building a winning culture. That’s mostly because building a winning culture presupposes it’s missing — that is, your team is a loser. The other problem is that once you begin winning games by constructing a winning blueprint — an environment that promotes consistent success — it becomes an expectation.
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