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Royals prospect, St. Joseph's own Noah Cameron thriving in Omaha
St. Joseph's Noah Cameron has had quite the journey since being drafted by the Royals in 2021. An alum of Central High School, Cameron jumped from High A Quad Cities to Double A Northwest Arkansas last year. Cameron finished last year 3-10 with a 6.10 ERA, striking out 74 batters...
Popular radio station floats controversial name to help KC Royals playoff push
The KC Royals' bullpen issues once again reared their ugly heads in the series against the Los Angeles Angels. Tuesday's 9-5 loss was particularly frustrating, as the relievers allowed four runs on eight hits and four walks over just four innings. It was a stark reminder of how the bullpen could hold Kansas City back as the season winds down.
Pritzker says Trump suggested nets to stop Asian carp invasion of Great Lakes
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker speaks at a Michigan Democratic Party delegation breakfast on day four of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Ill., on Aug. 22, 2024. (Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance) Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Thursday that former President Donald Trump suggested using nets to stop Asian carp...
Crews called to 2nd Mississippi River water rescue
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Cape Girardeau firefighters have been busy with water rescues on the Mississippi River. For a second time in 24 hours, crews were called out to the river around 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 24 to a report of someone in the water. According to the...
Videos Show Fireball Turn Night into Day Thursday Over Illinois
This was one of the most widely-viewed fireballs of the year so far. Hundreds saw a meteor explode over Illinois and many captured videos of the event that briefly turned night into day over the Land of Lincoln. The American Meteor Society confirms that this fireball appeared over Illinois at...
Heat Advisory issued August 24 at 2:43AM CDT until August 25 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
* WHAT…Heat index values up to 106 expected. * WHERE…Benton, Hickory, Cedar, Dade, Polk, and St. Clair Counties. * WHEN…From noon to 9 PM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS…Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat. illnesses. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay...
Poplar Bluff schools pave the way to academic excellence through lunch program
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (KBSI) – Proper nutrition and academic excellence go hand in hand. District Executive Chef Kevin Merizalde of Poplar Bluff Chartwells made it his goal to provide a unique experience to students at Poplar Bluff schools. He shares how he’s doing that. “Here you know we...
Homeless advocates seek funds to complete Columbia shelter, resource center
A comprehensive homeless shelter and resource center under construction on Columbia's north side is expected to be completed by late 2025 or early 2026. Ed Stansberry, executive director of the Voluntary Action Center, provided an update on the construction schedule for the Opportunity Campus during a fundraising campaign event Wednesday. The land near Bowling Lane and Business Loop 70 has been cleared and some underground improvements have already been made.
Crews battle house fire in Wildwood
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Firefighters battled a house fire Saturday afternoon in west St. Louis County. The fire broke out around 1 p.m. at a home on Wycliffe Place Drive in Wildwood. Fire crews remained on the scene hours later. First Alert 4 is working to gather...
O’Fallon City Council passes controversial development, annexation of land
The O’Fallon City Council voted 7-3 Thursday night to approve the annexation of 161 acres of land from St. Charles County into the city in order to pave the way for a residential housing development along Highway DD.
Hooters Has Suddenly Closed 3 Missouri Locations & 1 in Illinois
This has been one of the most difficult years in recent memory (2020 not withstanding) for food establishments. Hooters is no exception as they have suddenly shut the doors on numerous locations across America including 3 in Missouri and 1 in Illinois. I heard a few weeks ago that Hooters...
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