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Kansas City Chiefs 2024 roster cuts tracker: Live updates before NFL deadline
Stay tuned here for a full rundown of the Chiefs roster cuts before the 53-man roster is due. After months and months of roster construction—from the first invitations for futures contracts through free agency and the draft up until rookie tryouts shortly before a new season—the Kansas City Chiefs, like every other NFL franchise, are now ready to pare down the active roster.
Independence Animal Shelter faces overcrowding as adoptions decline
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — The Independence Animal Shelter is experiencing severe overcrowding as dog adoptions decline, urging the community to help reunite lost pets with their owners. Christina Heinen, health and animal services director at the Independence Animal Shelter, says many dogs at the shelter are friendly and well-behaved, yet...
These new restaurants are opening around Springfield this month
This week in 417 foodie news, a popular fast food chain will soon occupy a vacant hotspot, a downtown staple opens its doors in a new location and a new dive bar prepares for a soft opening. Skinny Slim's opens in new South Avenue location Downtown dive bar Skinny Slim's Public House has officially...
United Way opens Targeted Fund grant cycle
United Way of Greater St. Louis has announced its 2025 Targeted Fund Application Cycle – Unite for Safe Communities- aimed at improving community safety by improving social determinant factors that bolster community safety, affecting where we live and where our children grow across the region. This $400,000+ investment underscores our commitment to creating a safer, healthier community for all residents.
Happy (belated) 100th Birthday, Jack Buck!
Jack Buck, a legendary broadcaster for the St. Louis Cardinals, would have turned 100 on August 21, 2024. Known for his iconic phrases and love for baseball, Buck’s journey began in Holyoke, Massachusetts, shaped by the greats of his youth. Drafted during World War II, he pursued a career in broadcasting post-war, ultimately becoming the voice of the Cardinals from the mid-1950s until his passing in 2002. Buck's memorable moments include celebrating World Series victories and uniting the community in times of national tragedy with his heartfelt tributes.
Brian Baldinger gives Chiefs rookie Jaden Hicks a new nickname
The Kansas City Chiefs may have finished their preseason schedule without earning a win, but the defending champions have their sights set on more than meaningless victories in exhibition games. Though the Chiefs lost to the Chicago Bears on Thursday night, NFL Network analyst Brian Baldinger saw enough progress from...
Andy Reid assesses Louis Rees-Zammit's performance vs. Bears
The Kansas City Chiefs signed rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit in the 2024 offseason, hoping that he can achieve the same success he found across the pond in his new profession. Rees-Zammit has now made appearances in three preseason games with the Chiefs, and head coach Andy Reid has taken notice of the ex-rugger’s efforts.
Sound of Speed Airshow makes improvements for upcoming show
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) The Sound of Speed Airshow has heard concerns and is offering upgrades for its upcoming performances on September 14 and 15. Organizers for the show say that everything will stay in place for what people know and love. However, patrons can now buy parking for spots closer to the airfield for a better arrival to the area.
Cardinals First-Round DL Darius Robinson Could Begin Season On IR
Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that Cardinals first-round DL Darius Robinson suffered a calf injury and is expected to miss multiple weeks. Should the Cardinals place him on injured reserve, Robinson would miss at least the first four games of the regular season. This is, obviously, disappointing news, as...
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