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Family honors boy who drowned at St. Louis County camp 2 years ago
ST. LOUIS — The family of a boy who died at a St. Louis County summer camp in 2022 gathered to honor him Saturday. T.J. Mister's parents want to raise awareness for swim safety after he drowned. T.J. was 6 years old. "We're celebrating his life today," said Olga...
Cardinals Targeting Pair of Veteran Starting Pitchers at Deadline
The St. Louis Cardinals will likely target right-handed starting pitchers Nathan Eovaldi and Zach Eflin at the trade deadline according to MLB reporter John Denton. Either one of the veteran starting pitchers would fill the hole the Cardinals have in their rotation from the disappointing season of Steven Matz. Eovaldi...
First Lutheran Church hosts Paint and Sip....with a twist
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) On July 20, 2024, First Lutheran Church held their first Paint and Sip to raise money for their Christmas Adventure coming up in December. The day was filled with mocktails, food, painting and enough family, fun time for everyone to enjoy. Event organizer and church member, Tami...
JoCo sheriff casts unflattering poll, ethics complaint as ‘election interference.’ Is it?
Sheriff Calvin Hayden is accusing his Republican primary opponent Doug Bedford of trying to “weaponize our election system.” Bedford’s team says it’s only “normal, run-of-the-mill campaigning.”
Traveler Shares Video of Disgusting Bed Bugs in a Missouri Motel
It may not be the greatest fear while traveling, but it's at least a top 5. A traveler just shared video of disgusting bed bugs they encountered when they stopped for the night at a Missouri motel. Since this is a YouTube short, there's not a lot of context for...
Leadership Missouri Focuses on Workforce, Tech During UCM Lee’s Summit Visit
Workforce and technology training were the topics of the day as members of the Missouri Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Missouri program toured the University of Central Missouri (UCM) Lee's Summit at Missouri Innovation Campus (MIC) on July 17. The Leadership Missouri program aims to foster leadership skills in individuals...
These leaders reinvest in other women’s success; a statewide nonprofit says they define the ‘Greater Missouri Woman’
This year’s Greater Missouri Leadership Foundation Women of the Year roster has a distinctly Kansas City flavor. Three of the four honorees at Wednesday’s luncheon event at CPKC Stadium are Kansas City women who lead within their industries and community. The list of awards and recipients includes: Civic Leader of the Year — Dr. DeAngela The post These leaders reinvest in other women’s success; a statewide nonprofit says they define the ‘Greater Missouri Woman’ appeared first on Startland News.
Woman drowns in Big River attempting to save another swimmer
A 40-year-old woman from Valley Park, Missouri, drowned in Big River upstream of St. Francois State Park on Sunday afternoon. Melissa A. Hill entered the water to assist another individual who appeared to be in distress. During her rescue attempt, Hill lost consciousness and was found floating face down by bystanders. They pulled her from the water and immediately began life-saving measures.
$422 Million Prepayment: Illinois Comptroller’s Proactive Move to Boost Pension Fund Returns – Enhancing Financial Stability!
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza’s early pension payment and Governor J.B. Pritzker’s extended funding plan aim to improve the state’s troubled pension system and address its growing debt. Illinois Comptroller’s Early Pension Payment and Governor’s Extended Funding Plan Aim to Fix State’s Pension System According to the report of The Center Square, Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza […]
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