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Arnold, Missouri Launches 'Hometown Hero' Banner Program to Honor Military

Arnold, Missouri Launches 'Hometown Hero' Banner Program to Honor Military

The city of Arnold, Missouri, has introduced the 'Hometown Hero Banner' program to honor military members, both current and veterans, by displaying custom banners along Michigan Avenue. The initiative, launched by the Arnold Parks and Recreation Department in collaboration with the Arnold Veterans Commission, allows residents to apply for banners featuring a military member's name, photo, and service branch. The program aims to recognize the contributions of military personnel and is timed to coincide with Memorial Day. Banners will be displayed from January to October 2027, with limited spots available due to the number of city-owned light poles.

Leonard Louis Slonsky, U.S. Army Veteran, Remembered in Downers Grove

Leonard Louis Slonsky, U.S. Army Veteran, Remembered in Downers Grove

Leonard Louis Slonsky, a resident of Downers Grove, Illinois, has passed away at the age of 88. Slonsky was a proud disabled U.S. Army veteran who served during the Korean Conflict. He is survived by his wife, Catherine Libera-Slonsky, and a large family including children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. A funeral service is scheduled to take place at Chapel Hill Gardens West Cemetery in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois. The service will be live-streamed for those unable to attend in person. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorial contributions be made to the Asher House Animal Refuge.

Takeaways from volleyball’s spring Mizzou Invitational

Takeaways from volleyball’s spring Mizzou Invitational

The Tigers returned to Hearnes with new faces and a new attitude

National Weather Service Confirms Tornadoes in Kearney and Stanberry, Missouri

National Weather Service Confirms Tornadoes in Kearney and Stanberry, Missouri

The National Weather Service has confirmed that two tornadoes struck northwest Missouri on Thursday, impacting the cities of Kearney and Stanberry. The severe weather event was part of a larger system that also saw at least four tornadoes in east-central Kansas. In Kearney, the tornado was classified as an EF0, with winds reaching up to 85 mph, causing damage to trees and homes. The tornado in Stanberry was more severe, rated as an EF1, with wind gusts up to 110 mph, resulting in significant damage to homes as it moved northeast. These tornadoes are among several that have recently affected the Kansas City metro area, leaving a trail of destruction.

Ravens draft grades Reacts survey: Grading the full 2026 class

Ravens draft grades Reacts survey: Grading the full 2026 class

Grade the 2026 draft class, and let us know in the comments whether the Ravens got it right or wrong.

Denver Broncos inside linebacker Red Murdock highlights

Denver Broncos inside linebacker Red Murdock highlights

The Denver Broncos address a depth need at linebacker taking Buffalo standout Red Murdock with the 257th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Missouri Tigers Secure Commitment from 2027 3-Star Safety Keiran Govan

Missouri Tigers Secure Commitment from 2027 3-Star Safety Keiran Govan

Missouri Tigers Secure Commitment from 2027 3-Star Safety Keiran Govan

Kansas City Utilizes AI and Drones to Enhance Disaster Response Capabilities

Kansas City Utilizes AI and Drones to Enhance Disaster Response Capabilities

Kansas City, Missouri, is exploring the use of AI technology paired with drone image capturing to improve disaster response and recovery. A recent pilot project aimed to accelerate the process of filing the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) preliminary damage assessment. The initiative, led by the city's Chief Digital Officer Andrew Ngui, involved using drones to collect aerial images, which were then processed with AI to assess damage. This approach is intended to enhance safety and speed in disaster response, as traditional methods involve manual assessments that are time-consuming and potentially hazardous. The pilot, conducted with the help of Bellwether, a team from Google's Moonshot Factory, demonstrated significant time savings and accuracy in damage assessment, with AI processing data in about 23 minutes and achieving 96% accuracy. The project aims to create a playbook for rapid post-disaster damage assessment that could be used by other cities.

Ravens addressed the trenches but didn't draft an obvious replacement for Linderbaum at center

Ravens addressed the trenches but didn't draft an obvious replacement for Linderbaum at center

Baltimore took guard Vega Ioane of Penn State with the 14th pick in the draft in an effort to shore up the middle of its offensive line

Missouri defeats Arkansas 6-1 for first SEC home win since 2024

Missouri defeats Arkansas 6-1 for first SEC home win since 2024

Behind clutch hitting and solid relief pitching, Missouri baseball bested Arkansas 6-1 on Saturday.

Results from all Dallas Cowboys draft picks, trades, and processes that led to it all

Results from all Dallas Cowboys draft picks, trades, and processes that led to it all

Here are the results from every draft pick that the Cowboys had at any point in time. Some they used, some they traded.

Cole Ragans strikes out 11 in 6 innings as Royals blow out Angels 12-1

Cole Ragans strikes out 11 in 6 innings as Royals blow out Angels 12-1

Cole Ragans struck out 11 in six sharp innings and Nick Loftin had a career-high four RBIs as the Kansas City Royals routed the Los Angeles Angels 12-1