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St. Louis alderman gets out of prison and isn’t apologizing. ‘I am not a criminal.’
ST. LOUIS — Jeffrey Boyd, the powerful alderman sent to federal prison for taking bribes and committing insurance fraud, is out now, and he’s unrepentant. In his first interviews since completing his sentence earlier this month, Boyd presented his version of the events that led to his downfall. He blasted the investigation that ended his nearly two decades in politics, claiming law enforcement targeted him, exaggerated his wrongdoing and had an informant coerce him into accepting handfuls of cash.
Chiefs star player suffers injury
As the Kansas City Chiefs look to become the first team in NFL history to win three consecutive Super Bowl championships, one of their star players is now battling an injury. According to Chiefs Wire, All-Pro defensive tackle Chris Jones missed Sunday’s training camp practice due to a groin injury. A specific injury has yet to be announced, with Kansas City head coach Andy Reid noting that the Mississippi State product’s groin was “sore.”
Competency hearing for Fredrick Scott delayed, he’s not taking medication
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A competency hearing for accused serial killer Fredrick Scott did not take place Monday because both the prosecutor and public defender agreed Scott was not taking his prescribed mental health medication. The prosecutor said Scott has missed nine doses since a judge set a competency...
Olympian Freddie Crittenden's family heading to Paris, thanks to the generosity of St. Louis donors
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis Olympian will soon race for gold in Paris, and after thousands were raised, his family will now get to cheer him on in person. Freddie Crittenden III's family said they’ve prayed for him and supported him as he’s chased his dreams over the years. Now, they'll get to support him in Paris in person as he takes on his first-ever Olympics.
Three-year-old falls 8 stories from window at high-rise building in Independence
After a 3-year-old fell eight stories out of an apartment window at an Independence high-rise, a resident said “everyone” in the building had their windows open because the air conditioning was not working.
SJPD to host National Night Out on Tuesday, August 6th
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) The St. Joseph, Mo. Police Department (SJPD) and the AFL-CIO of St. Joseph would like to remind residents about the National Night Out event scheduled for Tuesday, August 6, 2024. SJPD is hosting National Night Out on Tuesday evening from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Civic Center...
From gang member to WWE, North St. Louis native now wants to motivate kids to dream
From gang member to WWE, North St. Louis native now wants to motivate kids to dream. He gives motivational speeches to young people, especially kids growing up like he did, encouraging them to dream big and dream wide.
Heat Advisory Continues in Missouri, Expands in Arkansas
The Heat Advisory issued for Boone, Marion, Newton, and Searcy Counties goes into effect today through tomorrow while an advisory has now been issued for Carroll and Madison Counties for today. Temperatures approaching 100 with Heat Index Readings to 110 are possible in the region. Temperatures are expected to stay...
Watch Northern Lights Barely Visible Even from Northern Missouri
Thanks to a major solar storm that is underway as of this writing, you can barely see the Northern Lights which are visible even from parts of northern Missouri and there's video to prove it. Dan Bush from the Missouri Skies YouTube channel is running a live camera Monday night...
Three IBEW/NECA Electrical Connection contractor projects earn honors in the AGC Keystone Awards
A sports venue, technology and health projects by IBEW/NECA Electrical Connection contractors are in the running for Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Missouri Keystone Awards. The projects were named finalists in the annual salute to construction excellence. The Electrical Connection is a partnership of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers...
Taco Bell is giving away free Baja Blast on July 29 for drink's 20th birthday
Twenty years after introducing the teal-green soft drink, Taco Bell is celebrating the milestone with free Mountain Dew Baja Blast — no purchase necessary. For one day only on Monday, July 29, customers can get a free medium-sized Baja Blast fountain drink or a regular sized Baja Blast Freeze. Mountain Dew Baja Blast was created exclusively for Taco Bell in 2004. Since then, it's become a fan-favorite menu item. ...
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