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Washington, MO

Ozark, MO

OZARK - - The postseason run for the St. Francis Borgia baseball Knights ended with a capture of the second-place Class 5 trophy Saturday afternoon. Borgia (25-6) fell to Festus (27-8), 8-1, in the championship final at Sky Bacon Stadium.

Baseball Knights finish second in state

Springfield, MO

Just 3:10 away from going to penalty kicks, the Union soccer Lady ’Cats came up with the game winner over Springfield Catholic at Stierberger Stadium. Senior Addison Williford knocked in a corner kick from sophomore Holly Pipes to lift the Lady ’Cats to the MSHSAA Class 3 semifinals.

Williford winner moves Union to Class 3 semifinals

Union, MO

Smithville, MO

Is this the year that the Union soccer Lady ’Cats breach the state semifinal barrier?. Union (15-7-1) plays Smithville (21-3) Friday at Fenton’s World Wide Technology Soccer Park in the Class 3 semifinals. Game time is 1:30 p.m.

Lady ’Cats take on Smithville in Class 3 girls soccer state semifinals

FENTON — Smithville’s Kaia Urra scored from five yards out in the 73rd minute Friday afternoon to lift Smithville into the MSHSAA Class 3 girls soccer championship game over Union, 3-2. Union (15-8-1) led 2-1 at the half, but couldn’t hold on against Smithville (23-3).

Smithville rallies past Union in state semifinal

Senior third baseman Tanner McPherson drifted over to the fence, reached, and snagged the foul ball, sending the St. Francis Borgia baseball players, coaches and fans into cheers. With the out, the host Knights secured a trip to the MSHSAA Class 5 semifinals with a shutout against Glendale, 2-0.

Knights shut out Glendale

Saint Louis, MO

Has there been a more fun team to watch in St. Louis this spring than the Major League Soccer expansion side?. St. Louis City SC has been a much needed bright spot amid the Cardinals posting a losing record up to this point and the Blues posting a losing record and missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Arron's Assessment: Watch if you can

The Washington Area Chamber of Commerce is the second largest in the St. Louis region, according to the St. Louis Business Journal, which released its annual chamber rankings last week. The rankings are based on annual operating budgets. The Washington chamber has an annual operating budget of $3.76 million, which...

Washington ranks high on regional chamber list

Franklin County, MO

With Gabe Gore sworn in earlier this week as the new St. Louis circuit attorney, prosecutors in surrounding jurisdictions are looking at ways they can help his office reduce its backlog of cases in the wake of Kim Gardner’s resignation. Franklin County Prosecuting Attorney Matthew Becker has met with...

Franklin County prosecutor weighs in on Gore's selection

It’s been a long time coming, but the lights on the new Highway 47 bridge over the Missouri River that opened to traffic in late 2018 are finally functioning properly, according to a Washington city official. “The 47 bridge lights are in the warranty phase,” Washington City Administrator Darren...

Highway 47 bridge lights given final approval

The City of Washington is poised to receive more than $1.8 million in federal funding for improvements at the intersection of Highway 100 and Rabbit Trail Drive. Part of the upgrades include a relocation of Phoenix Center Drive further south to relieve traffic congestion at the shopping center entrance. City...

Highway 100 and Rabbit Trail intersection upgrades slated for funding

The Washington Town & Country Fair may still be two months away, but for those already itching for fair season, the Franklin County Fair is just around the corner, taking place June 8 through 11 in Union. “The biggest change this year is we’re following suit with the Washington Fair...

Franklin County Fair kicks off next Thursday

Colorado State

Hermann, MO

Following the success of the Chief Mason Griffith Memorial Ride held on May 13 in Rosebud, additional fundraisers are in the works to benefit both Griffith’s and Hermann Police Officer Adam Sullentrup’s families. Griffith and Sullentrup were both shot in a March 12 incident in Hermann. Griffith died...

'Dine to donate' event to benefit Griffith family

One community improvement district (CID) is ending in Union while another one is being planned. McBride Homes is planning a CID for its new St. Andrews Meadows development, located just east of Veterans Memorial Park.

One Union CID coming, another going away

Missouri State

Leslie, MO

There’s no better duo than wine and cheese, which is why McKelvey Vineyards, near Leslie, is hosting the second annual Missouri Artisan Cheese Festival this weekend. The all-day festival will feature over 20 different varieties of cheese handmade from area cheesemakers. Festivalgoers can sample cheese varieties from Chévre to Gouda, listen to live music, shop local wares and sip wine. Cheese from Homestead Creamery, Terrell Creek Farm, Baetje Farms and Green Dirt Farm will be available.

Missouri Artisan Cheese Festival back for second year

Saint Clair, MO

Gray Summit, MO

A 68-year-old Gray Summit man set to go to trial next week in the 1987 killing of a St. Clair woman pled guilty Friday morning to two felony charges in the case. Franklin County Prosecuting Attorney Matthew Becker said Kirby R. King pled guilty to one count each of involuntary manslaughter and felonious restraint and will be sentenced on July 12.

Gray Summit man pleads guilty in 1987 death

Dutzow, MO

Marthasville, MO

Augusta, MO

Labadie, MO

Villa Ridge, MO

New Haven, MO

Treloar, MO

New Melle, MO

Beaufort, MO

Defiance, MO

St Albans, MO

Innsbrook, MO

Robertsville, MO

Pacific, MO

Catawissa, MO

Foristell, MO

Wright City, MO

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Blue Jays win both duals at Summit

Washington’s Blue Jays were twice a winner Thursday in a...

Blue Jays win both duals at Summit

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