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Kansas City’s Housing Crisis: $24.19/Hour Needed to Afford a 2-Bedroom Apartment, Minimum Wage Hike Proposed to Address Issue
Rental Crisis Hits Kansas City Workers Struggle to Afford Housing as Rents Soar A worker in Kansas City needs to earn $24.19 an hour to afford a two-bedroom apartment which is challenging for those earning the minimum wage. For example, a Kansas worker earning $7.25 an hour would need to work 112 hours a week […]
Dismal viewership numbers and brutal 2023 season create lethal Cardinals concoction
There's a scene in an episode of "The Simpsons" called "Itchy & Scratchy & Marge" where, because of the declining quality of their beloved "Itchy & Scratchy" cartoon, the kids of Springfield engage in other activities and enjoy spending time outdoors with their peers. With viewership of the St. Louis Cardinals at an all-time low because of the mess that is the state of Bally Sports and televised baseball at large, the Cardinals could be nearing a point of no return when it comes to attracting eyes.
Chief in Danger of Losing Job Testing Out Surprise New Position
There was a belief that Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Kadarius Toney might not be on the roster this season as he was inactive for the final three games of the 2023 regular season and the entire playoff run. However, the Chiefs' brass led by head coach Andy Reid and...
Post MLB All-Star Break: former Mountaineer Victor Scott II season update
After a dream start to the season for Victor Scott II back in March getting to start the season on the St. Louis Cardinal’s roster, the first half of the year did not quite go as planned for the outfielder. Scott was never fully able to get his feet...
Burleson, Goldschmidt hit home runs in Cardinals’ 6-2 win over Braves
ATLANTA (AP) — Paul Goldschmidt hit one of four Cardinals home runs after getting dropped in the order and St. Louis knocked off the Atlanta Braves 6-2 on Sunday to win the series. Cardinals designated hitter Alec Burleson had a homer and two RBIs, giving him 21 in 16...
Dodgers immediately scoop up former Braves reliever in least-surprising transaction
The Kansas City Royals made an aggressive trade weeks before the trade deadline, acquiring Hunter Harvey to bolster their bullpen. They gave up a lot to get him, but that deal did make some sense from their perspective considering their dire need for bullpen help. The corresponding move to add Harvey to their active roster was a rather surprising one, as the Royals DFA'd Nick Anderson.
Travis Kelce's Mom Urged Actors to 'Sneak Note' Into Chiefs Star's Locker
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce received supportive notes from an unlikely source once he arrived at NFL training camp. He had his mother, Donna, to thank. Actors Tyler Hynes and Hunter King told People Magazine that they each left Kelce a note in his locker after filming the upcoming ...
Performance Boat Center Crew Expecting Big Turnout For Outboard Fun Run
Unlike last month’s inaugural Powered By Performance Invitational Fun Run, next Friday’s Performance Boat Center Outboard Fun Run isn’t limited to models from the MTI, Performance Powerboats or Sunsation Powerboats brands. If your boat has Mercury Racing or Mercury Marine outboard-engine power, you’re set for the multi-brand Osage Beach, Mo., dealership’s event regardless of make or model.
Cardinals Ace Needs Quick Resurgence from Recent Struggles
St. Louis Cardinals ace Sonny Gray has been largely stellar in his first year with the team, but his slight struggles over his past three starts have held concerning signs for a Wild Card team. Sonny Gray’s Past Three Starts Show Signs of Struggles. 7/5 @ WSH – 5.0...
Jack Hamlin, Springfield's last surviving D-Day veteran recently honored by may, has died
Update: Jack Hamlin, Springfield's last surviving D-Day veteran, died Saturday, July 20, according to Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home. He was 102. Graveside services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Maple Park Cemetery, with further details to come, the funeral home's website said. Sunday, Springfield Mayor Ken McClure issued a statement extending sympathy, condolences and gratitude to Hamlin's family. ...
Copper theft on the rise, Joplin Police say watch your AC units
JOPLIN, Mo. (KOAM) — Capt William Davis states that JPD has been seeing a recent uptick in the number of vandalisms and damage to air conditioning units for copper metal. This is for both residential and commercial properties.
Chiefs safety Justin Reid placed on non-football injury list
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — Safety Justin Reid joined a growing list of injured starters for the back-to-back champs as the Kansas City Chiefs kicked off their first full-squad workout of training camp. The club placed Reid on the non-football injury list with a quad issue. Jaden Hicks, a...
MLB Insider reveals Rangers nearly pulled off star-studded Royals trade last summer
How different would this have been for the Texas Rangers in 2023? Would they have had enough to make a World Series run if they went with a different approach at the trade deadline?. According to Ken Rosenthal and Rustin Dodd, last summer the Rangers and Royals were in talks...
Ranking every Patrick Mahomes playoff game from worst to best
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has solidified his place as the premier quarterback of his generation. His exceptional physical abilities and rapidly growing list of accomplishments put him on track to potentially rival Tom Brady's legacy in the NFL. At just 28, Mahomes has already achieved numerous remarkable milestones....
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