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Mayor Cara Spencer discusses report on city's tornado response

3 days 13 hours ago
Mayor Cara Spencer has vowed to improve the city's emergency management system after an investigation revealed multiple failures in the response to the May 16 tornado, including ineffective siren equipment and a lack of communication between city officials.
Mike Colombo

Eli Drinkwitz faces the challenge of replacing key players in pursuit of an SEC title

3 days 16 hours ago
Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz faces a challenge after losing key players, including quarterback Brady Cook and several top running backs and receivers. But he certainly has potential stars waiting in the wings. Penn State transfer Drew Pribula and Sam Horn have been competing to replace Cook. Louisiana-Monroe's Ahmad Hardy and Illinois State's Xavier Lloyd are stepping up to fill other gaps. The team also welcomes transfers like Kevin Coleman Jr. and Josiah Trotter. Missouri is aiming for a third straight 10-win season and a shot at the SEC championship.
DAVE SKRETTA

Flemington woman dead, 2 seriously injured after crash in Polk county

3 days 17 hours ago
POLK COUNTY, Mo. - A Flemington, Mo. woman was killed and two others were left injured Monday afternoon following a two-vehicle crash in Polk County. According to a report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP), the crash happened around 4:35 p.m. on Highway 83, approximately 1.5 miles north of Rondo, involving a Chevrolet Equinox [...]
Nick Gladney

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. Enters into Definitive Agreement To Acquire TEGNA Inc. for $6.2 Billion in Accretive Transaction

3 days 21 hours ago
Enhances Nexstar’s Position as a Leading Local Media Company Preserves High-Quality Local Journalism and Diversity of Opinion Strengthens Ability to Compete with Big Tech and Big Media Expected to Drive Increased Profitability and Returns for Nexstar Shareholders IRVING, Texas and TYSONS, Virginia (Aug. 19, 2025) – Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST) (“Nexstar”) and TEGNA [...]

From overlooked to NFL prospect: Moline’s Matthew Bailey ready to make the leap

3 days 21 hours ago
MOLINE, Ill. — Once under-recruited and overlooked, former Moline High School standout Matthew Bailey now finds himself on the doorstep of the NFL – with his college head coach leading the charge of believers. Illinois head coach Bret Bielema didn’t sugarcoat it when reflecting on Bailey’s journey. “We were the only ones who offered,” Bielema [...]
Nick Couzin