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19+ hour, 48+ min ago   (407+ words) The gala, scheduled for Saturday, September 19, 2026, drew a full house at the downtown hotel, according to FOX 2, which reported the event sold out ahead of the ceremony. Kennedy spoke with the station about what the recognition meant to her, one…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago   (197+ words) Butler was a “young pup” still growing into his large paws when he was adopted from a Kansas animal shelter in 2018. Now a “sweet old guy,” Butler has returned to Helping Hands Humane Society after his owner died, Topeka shelter…...

3+ day, 15+ hour ago   (502+ words) Lindora Lee has lived in her Kansas City, Kansas, home for 13 years. The August storm caused significant damage, but she says her faith will get her through it. "Initially, I was numb,” Lee said. “I really didn't know which way…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago   (169+ words) Rabbi Levi and Devora Leah Kesselman and their family have recently moved on shlichus to Kirkwood, Missouri, an inner suburb in the western St. Louis area with a Jewish population of nearly 1,000 residents. Full Story The Kesselmans are establishing the…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (55+ words) Residents across Springfield submitted more than 560 ideas for neighborhood projects in early 2026. Now, 30 have been identified to move forward. Neighborhood Works+ narrows down Springfield improvement projects Neighborhoods around Springfield will soon see new safety features and additional improvements as the…...

4+ day, 20+ hour ago   (580+ words) Red Bull acrobatic pilot Kevin Coleman performs during the Defenders of Freedom Air and Space Show at Offutt Air Force Base on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026. during the Juneteenth parade in Omaha on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026. Brett Lindstrom, non-partisan candidate for Nebraska governor,…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (298+ words) Springfield police leaders recognized three officers with promotions during a ceremony held Sept. 9 at the Springfield City Council Chambers. Mayor Misty Buscher and Springfield Police Chief Joseph Behl announced the promotions, according to a community announcement. Officer Dale Davis and…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (44+ words) The Springfield Police Department promoted five officers to new leadership roles during a Promotional Pinning Ceremony held at the Springfield Elks Lodge. The Springfield Police Department promoted five officers to new leadership roles during a Promotional Pinning Ceremony held at…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (62+ words) The City of Springfield has issued a request for proposals inviting local nonprofits to apply for funding through the Shannon Community Safety Initiative Grant Program to combat youth and gang violenc... The City of Springfield has issued a request for…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (122+ words) March 14, 1940 - September 2, 2026 Javascript is required to use this website. March 14, 1940 - September 2, 2026 Related to this story © Copyright 2026 St. Louis Post-Dispatch, 901 N. 10th St. St. Louis, MO 63101 A Lee Enterprises, Incorporated newspaper. Majority shareholder: David Hoffmann, Hoffmann Media Group. Sorry, an error…...