Emily Koranda named to NFCA Midwest All-Region Third Team

Emily Koranda has been named to the NFCA Midwest All-Region Third Team after an impressive freshman season pitching for Missouri State University. She is one of four players from Conference USA recognized by this honor.



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BarkleyOKRP volunteers support Juniper Gardens Training Farm during city-wide service day

BarkleyOKRP volunteers joined Cultivate KC at Juniper Gardens Training Farm on May 13 to help maintain gardens and support local farmers. Activities included weeding, storm water management, shed construction, and touring new greenhouse facilities. Organizers say such community involvement is vital for sustaining urban agriculture.


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Nine UCM track and field athletes receive USTFCCCA all-region honors

Nine University of Central Missouri track and field athletes have been named to this year’s USTFCCCA All-Central Region Team. The awards recognize top-five regional finishes ahead of upcoming national championships.
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MLB Pipeline highlights each club’s hottest pitching prospect for 2026 season

MLB Pipeline has identified each MLB organization’s hottest pitching prospect so far this season. The report features both top-ranked prospects and lesser-known arms showing promise across all levels of minor league baseball.
Antonio Belli-Espenjo and Irais Martinez Santos

St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office charges couple with felony child abuse in Overland

The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has charged two individuals with felony child abuse after police recovered video evidence related to an incident involving a 1-year-old victim in Overland.

Louisiana woman sentenced to 33 months for wire fraud and tax violations

A Louisiana woman has been sentenced for wire fraud and failing to pay employment taxes after redirecting funds from her employer’s accounts into her own personal account. The case highlights ongoing efforts by federal authorities—including new initiatives—to combat financial crimes involving taxpayer dollars.


Brendan Whitworth, CEO of Anheuser-Busch

Anheuser-Busch announces $5 million investment in Columbus brewery and new training center

Anheuser-Busch has announced a $5 million investment at its Columbus brewery along with a new technical skills training center aimed at upskilling workers. The move is part of a larger plan totaling $600 million nationwide through next year.
Connie Farrow, Executive Director of Patients Come First Missouri

Patients Come First Missouri Director on 340B program: ‘Bad actors can exploit the program by overcharging patients’

Connie Farrow of Patients Come First – Missouri urged lawmakers on May 10 to support SB 1213 for increased transparency in the state’s use of federal 340B prescription drug savings.
Timothy Eberlein, MD, Director

Gene-edited stem cell transplant shows promise for aggressive blood cancers

Researchers report promising results from a clinical trial testing gene-edited stem cell transplants for aggressive blood cancers like AML and MDS. The approach aims to reduce toxic side effects while improving effectiveness when combined with targeted immunotherapy.