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James Gunn 1-on-1 talks the new Superman movie with Jay Towers
The new movie comes to theaters Friday and director James Gunn spoke to our Superman expert Jay Towers on taking the comic book legend to the screen and launching the new DC movie universe. FOX 2 - Writing and directing any film is a challenge,...

Wisconsin’s Top Rated Players in EA Sports College Football 26
EA Sports College Football ’26 dropped on Monday, revealing roster ratings for each FBS program. Here are the top 10 rated players for the Wisconsin Badgers in the initial update… Hallman is Wisconsin’s top-rated player in EA Sports College...

Christmas in July and summer concerts planned for central Missouri state parks
JEFFERSON CITY, MO, JULY 7, 2025 – Summer is in full swing, and central Missouri’s state parks and historic sites have activities planned to fill your days with fun. Friday, July 18, through Sunday, July 20 – Christmas in July at Annie and Abel...

Oklahoma AD Joe Castiglione, leading voice in college sports, to retire
Oklahoma athletic director Joe Castiglione will retire this upcoming school year, he announced Monday, ending the longest active tenure for an AD in major college sports. It will also end the run for one of the most successful and respected...

Archie, Missouri, man dies after being critically injured in altercation, sheriff's office says
Archie, Missouri, man dies after altercation in business parking lot, sheriff's office says FIRST NEWS. I’M CODY HOLYOKE. GOOD MORNING, I’M DONNA PITMAN. WE’LL GET TO THOSE NINE THINGS THAT YOU NEED TO KNOW IN JUST A MOMENT. FIRST WE SAY GOOD...

Lake Regional welcomes new sports medicine specialist to its orthopedics team
Alan Mead, M.D. Vice President | Lake Regional Health SystemAlan Mead, M.D. Vice President | Lake Regional Health System The orthopedics team at Lake Regional Health System has expanded with the addition of Dr. James M. Edwards, a...

De Smet's Haffner named Missouri volleyball coa…
De Smet Jesuit’s Tim Haffner was named Missouri High School Volleyball Coaches Association’s Coach of the Year. The Spartans ended a 34-1 season by winning the state boys volleyball championship. De Smet swept St. Louis University High in straight...

Former SEK man charged in deaths of Missouri deputy, wife
A former Colony man with an extended criminal history faces two counts of second-degree murder after a crash resulted in the death of a Missouri sheriff’s deputy and his wife. Garrett C. Cleaver, 40, Webb City, Mo., was arrested after he was...

Missouri educators sue state over private school vouchers
By Annelise Hanshaw Missouri Independent The Missouri National Education Association is suing the state in an effort to block the appropriation of $51 million to MOScholars, the state’s K-12 scholarship program. In a lawsuit filed in Cole County...

Moviegoers warned to expect up to 30 MINUTES of ads and trailers after major switch by key cinema chain
THOUSANDS of movie fans nationwide could soon see longer advertisement periods before showtime. The controversial change is set to affect consumers who frequent a beloved cinema chain as part of a new deal. 2 Consumers could see more ads at the...

Joe Castiglione: Photos of OU athletic director, longest tenured in college sports
University of Oklahoma athletic director Joe Castiglione, left, speaks with president David Boren after a press conference where Boren announced his retirement in Norman, Okla. on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017. Photo by Chris Landsberger, The...

Illinois and Wisconsin Go Hard on Sports Hate in New Map
A map of the United States shows that Illinois and Wisconsin are among the most competitive states in sports, and the Bears, Packers, Cubs, and even the Cardinals are all receiving some attention. Infographic Reveals the Most Hated Teams by State...

UC Bearcats vs. Nebraska game is 'Battle Sports Kansas City Classic'
The Cincinnati Bearcats football season doesn't kick off until late August, but their opening game in Kansas City vs. Nebraska now has a title sponsor. Arrowhead Events, the special events arm of the Kansas City Chiefs, on Monday, June 7,...

What’s Trending for Fall 2025 School in Missouri
Ready or not the school year is closer than you think. The sooner you get started on your back to school shopping, the better chance you have of getting the stuff the kids will be wanting for this school year. Back to school shopping this year...

Caravel Autism Health Opens New Therapy Clinic in Missouri
The clinic features colorful, sensory-friendly spaces. Caravel Autism Health hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of a new, state-of-the-art autism therapy clinic. The clinic, located in Oakville, Missouri, is staffed by...

Monday's 9 Things To Know: Abortions Resume in Missouri
Monday's 9 Things To Know: Abortions Resume in Missouri Abortions can resume in Missouri and Kansas lawmakers discuss stadium deals for the Chiefs and Royals. Here are your 9 things to know for Monday FIRST NEWS. I’M CODY HOLYOKE. GOOD MORNING,...

Ozzie Smith and fellow Missouri sports legends gather in Jefferson City for charity event
Jefferson City — Ozzie Smith made his way to Mid-Missouri on Sunday evening. The Cardinal Legend attended the 5th annual "A Night with Ozzie' charity event at the Capital Bluffs Event Center in Jefferson City. Money raised goes towards the PGA...

NBC delays Hurricane Ian episode of new TV series after Texas floods
NBC postponed the Hurricane Ian episode of its "Survival Mode" series following deadly flooding in Texas. The episode, originally scheduled to air July 7, focuses on survivors' stories from Fort Myers Beach during Hurricane Ian. The premiere...

Missouri State will be popular in College Football 26 video game
Social media will soon be abuzz about the many national championships that Missouri State football will win, celebrating the dynasty the Bears have brought to Springfield, as they defeat the likes of Ohio State, Alabama, and Georgia along the way....

Missouri football gets commitment from Boonville OL, MU legacy player
Like father, like son. Braylon Ellison, a three-star offensive lineman in the Class of 2026, announced Tuesday via his social media accounts that he has committed to Missouri football. His father, Atiyyah Ellison, was a defensive lineman and...