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Chaim Bloom to replace John Mozeliak as St. Louis Cardinals president of baseball ops in 2026
By DAVID SOLOMON Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Chaim Bloom will replace longtime St. Louis Cardinals President of Baseball Operations John Mozeliak after the 2025 season, the team's CEO said Monday.Bill DeWitt Jr. said Bloom will oversee a reset of the club's player development system next...
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Valley schools enjoy E-sports
CAELONIA, Mo. (News First) - E-Sports has become a popular activity at some area high schools the last few years. The Valley School District has had E-Sports just a couple years now. Superintendent...
Help the Hungry Bake Sale coming up in Farmington
FARMINGTON, Mo. (News First) - This year’s Help the Hungry Bake Sale in Farmington is still a few weeks away but organizers held a tune-up event on Friday and it was quite the success. It was the...
Missing Farmington man found safe
FARMINGTON, Mo. (News First) - An elderly Farmington man, missing since Saturday, has been found safe. According to the Farmington Police Department, 92-year-old Kenneth Norman Raggo was located in...
Iron County jail improvements
IRON COUNTY, Mo. (News First) - A big project the Iron County Commission had always wanted to do for many years, but could never afford to do, has finally taken place. Presiding Commissioner Jim...
Two injured in Crawford County accident
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Mo. (News First) - Two people were injured late Monday afternoon in a three-vehicle accident in Crawford County. The highway patrol says the accident took place in Bourbon at East...
Caledonia Pumpkin Festival is this weekend
One of the biggest and best festivals in Southeast Missouri will take place Saturday in Washington County. The Village of Caledonia will host their annual Pumpkin Festival. Nina Gilliam is one of...
SEMO football team ranked 13th
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (News First) - Paxton DeLaurent threw for 364 yards and three touchdowns and Southeast Missouri State never trailed in their 38-27 win over Eastern Illinois on Saturday night. DC...
Washington County Collector’s Office audit is complete
Findings have been released in the audit of the Washington County Collector and Property Tax System. In October 2021, concerns were brought to the attention of the Washington County sheriff...
Festus improving Crites Park
FESTUS, Mo. (News First) - $2.5 million will be invested by the City of Festus into major improvements at Crites Park. One of those improvements is the installation of a splash pad. City...
Former Cape Girardeau councilman indicted
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (News First) - A former Cape Girardeau city councilman has been indicted on drug and gun charges. According to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, 54-year-old...
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Ferguson officer critically injured at protest on the 10th anniversary of Michael Brown’s death
AP - A Ferguson, Missouri, police officer was critically injured outside the city's police station during protests on the 10th anniversary of the fatal shooting of Michael Brown, a pivotal moment in the national Black Lives Matter movement, police said Saturday....
Bobby Witt drives in 3 runs to lead the Royals to an 8-3 victory over rival Cardinals
BY CODY FRIESEN Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Bobby Witt Jr. drove in three runs and Michael Wacha struck out six in seven innings to lead the Kansas City Royals to an 8-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday night.Maikel Garcia had an RBI single,...
Missouri Department Of Transportation Updates
08/09/2024 NB I-55 in Perry and Ste. Genevieve Counties Reduced for Guardrail Replacement SIKESTON- Northbound Interstate 55 in Perry and Ste. Genevieve Counties will be reduced to one lane with a 12-foot width restriction as contractor crews perform guardrail...
August 6th Primary Election Coverage
Last night, Show Me Live brought you live coverage of hotly-contested state and local races. On August 6, 2024, the primary election results for various key positions in Missouri were announced. The primary election saw strong competition for positions such as the...
Tips for Safe Driving Near Schools as New Year Begins
News First - As the new school year approaches, it's crucial to prioritize safety when driving near schools. Here are some tips to help ensure the safety of students, parents, and staff: Slow Down: Always reduce your speed in school zones. Children can be...
Exonerees call on Missouri Republican attorney general to stop fighting innocence claims
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Exonerees and advocates on Thursday called out Missouri’s Republican attorney general for pushing for a man’s impending execution despite efforts by the local prosecutor to overturn the man's murder conviction. Marcellus...
Missouri bans sale of Delta-8 THC and other unregulated CBD intoxicants
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri is banning the sale of drinks, candy and other foods made with hemp-derived intoxicating substances, Republican Gov. Mike Parson announced in an an executive order issued Thursday. The ban kicks in Sept. 1. Parson cited health...
Back to school tax free weekend
Missouri retailers and parents are preparing for back-to-school season with the sales tax-free holiday weekend. From this Friday, August 2nd through Sunday, August 4th, many items are tax-exempt, including clothing, diapers and shoes valued at $100 or less; school...
Boar’s Head expands recall to include 7 million more pounds of deli meats tied to listeria outbreak
The popular deli meat company Boar's Head is recalling an additional 7 million pounds of ready-to-eat products made at a Virginia plant as an investigation into a deadly outbreak of listeria food poisoning continues, U.S. Agriculture Department officials said Tuesday....
NATIONAL NEWS
Celtics win 18th NBA championship with 106-88 Game 5 victory over Dallas Mavericks
By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum put his hands behind his head,...
Key new features coming to Apple’s iOS 18 this fall
Cupertino, CA . (AP) - Apple announced a slew of new features for iOS 18 at Monday's developers...
AGs Coleman and Skrmetti Fight to Block Biden Administration’s Title IX Rule
First Challenge in the Nation to be Heard in Court LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 10, 2024) –...
Bobrovsky makes 32 saves as the Panthers shut out the Oilers 3-0 in Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Sergei Bobrovsky turned the puck over on...
Caitlin Clark, physical play and questions about fouls dominating discussions around the WNBA
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer Caitlin Clark has been tested during her first month in...
Democrats wanted an agreement on using artificial intelligence. It went nowhere
DAN MERICA Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democratic National Committee was watching...