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Firefighters rescue dog from 30-foot sinkhole between Webb City and Carterville
WEBB CITY, Mo. (KOAM) — About 12:30 p.m. Saturday reports of a dog in a sinkhole between Carterville, Mo. and Webb City alerted both fire departments. Also police officers from both towns were present.
Doney earns POWRi 410 victory while Tosh edges Brown for Full Fender Showdown triumph at Lucas Oil Speedway
WHEATLAND, MO. (Aug. 17, 2024) - Young Xavier Doney had a night he won't forget Saturday at Lucas Oil Speedway, capturing his first POWRi 410 Sprint Car victory at the POWRi Summer Thunder main event. The 18-year-old from Odessa, Mo., led all 30 laps and held off Ayrton Gennetten in...
Sarwinski talks second year with Outlaws, first in Mid-America League
Brett Sarwinski is embracing his second summer with the Joplin Outlaws and their inaugural season in the Mid-America League. The former high school standout from Galena, Kansas, cherishes playing close to home, allowing his parents to support him at nearly every home game. While focused on maintaining his skills as an outfielder and baserunner, Sarwinski aims to carry this momentum into his upcoming redshirt sophomore season at Pittsburg State University. His hard work has not gone unnoticed by his coach, Bob Fornelli, who commends Sarwinski's dedication and impact on the team.
Vigil, March Held On Anniversary Of Michael Brown’s Death
Roughly 50 people gathered in front of Eliot Unitarian Chapel in Kirkwood last Friday for a vigil and march in memory of the 10th anniversary of the killing of Michael Brown by a police officer in Ferguson. For several attendees, the vigil is a weekly event. Meeting nearly once a...
Brightstar Care Of St. Louis & St. Charles: Offering Compassionate, Dependable Care
Started in 2012, Brightstar Care of St. Louis & St. Charles has offered personal services, companion care, skilled nursing, short-term transitional care, Alzheimer’s and dementia care, child care and medical staffing for over a decade. Owner Ken Kraus knows first hand the struggle of finding and retaining reliable home...
at the Muny Beginning August 19: Jeanna de Waal, Jay Armstrong Johnson, Adrianna Hicks, Ann Harada Star
Anything Goes—the final production of the Muny's 2024 summer season—begins performances August 19 on the James S. McDonnell Stage in Forest Park, Missouri. It will run until August 25. Directed by Marcia Milgrom Dodge with choreography by Jared Grimes, the cast is led by Jeanna de Waal as...
ISSA Joins Oracle NetSuite Associations and Buying Groups Program
ISSA has joined the Oracle NetSuite Associations and Buying Groups program. By joining this program, ISSA will be able to provide its members with access to exclusive NetSuite preferred pricing and industry resources. With NetSuite cloud ERP, organizations can increase productivity, improve efficiencies, and provide the visibility and control needed to run successful businesses.
Concerns over SLPS bus shortage before school year starts
With the start of the school year on Monday, families and students already have plenty to manage. Transportation has become an even bigger concern, months after the primary bus vendor terminated its contract with St. Louis Public Schools.
St. Louis carjacking, police chase ends with teen in custody
ST. LOUIS — A teenager was detained by officers after running from a stolen Ford Mustang that was crashed during a police pursuit Saturday afternoon, according to a brief report from the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department. The Mustang was stolen at gunpoint in the 900 block of S...
Cedar Hill woman, man hurt in crash
A Cedar Hill woman and man were injured Friday afternoon, Aug. 16, in a one-car accident on Local Hillsboro Road east of Dulin Creek Road in Cedar Hill, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported. At 1:30 p.m., Kathy J. Shelton, 62, of Cedar Hill was driving a 2004 Mercury Grand...
Dutchtown mural celebrates diversity and local artist’s talents
The final touches are being put on a mural in Dutchtown on Sunday. The mural, which is called “Dutchtown: Settle Here,” highlights the diversity of the community. This is said to be artist Marley Billie D’s most ambitious work yet. It’s all a part of the Saint Louis Mural Project, where 28 murals are being […]
Arnold Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast to be held Sept. 14
The annual Arnold Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast will be held at 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, in the banquet center at the First Baptist Church of Arnold, 2012 Missouri State Road. Darrell Missey, the Children’s Division director of Missouri Social Services and former Jefferson County Circuit judge, will be the keynote speaker for the event, which the Arnold Rotary Club sponsors.
Saint Louis, new coach Alualu drop to 0-2 after gut-wrenching loss to Mililani
There’s a lot of hard work ahead for Tupu Alualu and the Saint Louis Crusaders. The Brotherhood suffered its second straight narrow defeat to begin the Alualu era as host Mililani escaped with a 16-14 victory at John Kauinana Stadium on Saturday night. After the season-opening, 14-13 loss to...
Josef Newgarden wins St. Louis-area IndyCar race for 5th time and 4th in 5 years
MADISON, Ill. — Josef Newgarden won for the fifth time at World Wide Technology Raceway on Saturday night, taking the lead during a late pit stop and holding off teammate Scott McLaughlin on two restarts. Newgarden survived a partial spin-out on Lap 196 in the 260-lap race, keeping his...
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