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Skenes takes first loss in 12 career big league starts, Cardinals score in 9th and top Pirates 2-1
By JOHN PERROTTO Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — Rookie Paul Skenes lost for the first time in 12 career major league starts, giving up Alec Burleson's tiebreaking single in the ninth inning that lifted the St. Louis Cardinals over the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 on Tuesday night. Taking the mound...
SOUTHEAST MISSOURI NEWS
82-year-old truck driver seriously injured in Iron County accident
A truck driver was seriously injured in an accident in Iron County yesterday (Thurs, July 25th). The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident happened around 2 pm near Highway 32,...
Parma, Missouri man arrested for Enticement of a Child
The New Madrid County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by Bikers Against Predators about an adult male attempting to make a connection with an 11-year-old female on Thursday (July 25th). The Bikers...
Bollinger County Sheriff’s Department confirms ongoing search for Gina Dawn Brooks
The Bollinger County Sherrif's Office has confirmed it's been searching for Gina Dawn Brooks, who went missing in August of 1989. Authorities shared the news in a Meta post earlier today (Thurs,...
US Route 67 roundabout construction underway in Jefferson County
Motorists traveling on U.S. Route 67 in Jefferson County should be aware of the upcoming traffic switch starting Monday, July 29. Starting Monday night, crews will shift traffic heading southbound...
Missouri Supreme Court halts release of man with overturned conviction as he was about to go free
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri Supreme Court halted the immediate release Wednesday of a man whose murder conviction was overturned — just as the man was about to walk free. A St. Louis Circuit...
Man drowns in Big River in House Springs
An unidentified 34-year-old man lost his life yesterday (Tues, July 23rd) after drowning in Big River in Rockford Park in House Springs when he was overpowered by the current and pulled underwater,...
Missouri woman serving life sentence for murder freed from prison
A Missouri woman who served 43 years in prison on a murder conviction has been freed after her attorney had established evidence of “actual innocence.” 64-year-old Sandra Hemme was released from the...
Investigators searching near area where Gina Dawn Brooks went missing
Dozens of police investigators in Bollinger County were seen searching an area yesterday (Tues, July 23rd) near where a 13-year-old girl disappeared in 1989. Police were digging with heavy machinery...
Man arrested for stealing MO Highway Patrol vehicle
A suspect is in custody after stealing a Missouri State Highway Patrol vehicle in Wayne County. Troopers were handling a stolen motorcycle case we brought to you yesterday when a suspect stole a...
Annual Baby Boomers Concert set for August in Farmington
The Baby Boomer Reunion Concert lights up the Farmington Centene Center stage for the 22nd straight year during its annual time slot of the first Friday and Saturday in August. This year’s event...
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82-year-old truck driver seriously injured in Iron County accident
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Bollinger County Sheriff’s Department confirms ongoing search for Gina Dawn Brooks
Traffic Paint Striping Crew Working along Interstate 24 in Kentucky Through Next Week
NEWS FROM AROUND MISSOURI
Missouri Supreme Court halts release of man with overturned conviction as he was about to go free
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri Supreme Court halted the immediate release Wednesday of a man whose murder conviction was overturned — just as the man was about to walk free. A St. Louis Circuit Court judge had ordered Christopher Dunn, now 52, to be released by 6...
Joe Biden drops out of the 2024 Presidential race
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race for the White House on Sunday, ending his bid for reelection following a disastrous debate with Donald Trump that raised doubts about his fitness for office just four months before...
A widespread technology outage is disrupting flights around the globe on a busy summer travel day
Developing story WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A global technology outagegrounded flights, knocked banks and hospital systems offline and media outlets off air on Friday in a massive disruption that affected companies and services around the world and...
Comedian Bob Newhart, deadpan master of sitcoms and telephone monologues, dies at 94
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bob Newhart, the deadpan accountant-turned-comedian who became one of the most popular TV stars of his time after striking gold with a classic comedy album, has died at 94. Jerry Digney, Newhart's publicist, says the actor died Thursday in Los...
Trump picks Senator JD Vance of Ohio as his GOP running mate
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Former President Donald Trump chose Sen. JD Vance of Ohio as his running mate on Monday, picking a one-time critic who became a loyal ally and is now the first millennial to join a major-party ticket at a time of deep concern about the advanced age of...
Public Gets First Look at U.S. 51 Ohio River ‘Cairo’ Bridge Project Design Type
Tied arch design deemed best for new crossing PADUCAH, Ky. (July 11, 2024) — The U.S. 51 Ohio River Project team shared the design type for a new bridge that will connect Kentucky and Illinois during a public meeting tonight in Cairo, Illinois. Almost 90...
Lynn pitches 6 sparkling innings as the Cardinals blank the Reds 2-0 for a 4-game series split
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Lance Lynn pitched six sparkling innings, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cincinnati Reds 2-0 for a split of their four-game series. Lynn allowed two hits, struck out six and walked one. Pedro Pagés had a career-high three hits for St. Louis,...
Parson vetoes school safety initiative to fund gun-detection surveillance systems
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson vetoed funding Friday for a school safety initiative that would have used video surveillance software to detect guns, becoming the second governor in as many months to balk at implementing the technology. The...
Liberatore pitches Cardinals to 4-1 win over Braves and doubleheader split after 6-2 loss in opener
By STEVE OVERBEY Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Matthew Liberatore pitched six shutout innings in a spot start and Alec Burleson hit a go-ahead, two-run double to lead the St. Louis Cardinals over the Atlanta Braves 4-1 Wednesday for a day-night doubleheader...
NATIONAL NEWS
Joe Biden drops out of the 2024 Presidential race
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race for the...
A widespread technology outage is disrupting flights around the globe on a busy summer travel day
Developing story WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A global technology outagegrounded flights,...
Trump picks Senator JD Vance of Ohio as his GOP running mate
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Former President Donald Trump chose Sen. JD Vance of Ohio as his running mate...
Shannen Doherty Dies at 52 After Battle with Cancer
LOS ANGELES (News First) — Shannen Doherty, best known for her roles on “Beverly Hills, 90210”...
BREAKING: Donald Trump whisked off stage in Pennsylvania after apparent gunshots rang through the crowd
BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — Donald Trump was whisked off the stage at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania...
Kentucky drug crackdown yields 200 arrests in Operation Summer Heat
By BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A sweeping investigation into...