By Nicole Scott The 2024 Holiday Hoops event has returned to St. Joseph this weekend. The St. Joseph Sports Commission shared that the Holiday Hoops event began at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 19 and will run through 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21 at the Civic Center Arena, located at 100 N. 4 St.
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By Missouri Department of Conservation JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) recently set turkey and deer hunting dates for the 2025-2026 seasons. The hunting dates were approved by the Missouri Conservation Commission at its Dec. 13 open meeting at the MDC St. Louis Regional Office in St. Charles. The Commission also
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By Talker News via TN Content Exchange Spending time in the great outdoors helps children with mental health issues, suggests a new study. Researchers found that nature reduces emotional distress among troubled 10- to 12-year-olds. They say their findings suggest that an inexpensive school-based program may help the most vulnerable youngsters. Canadian researchers discovered that
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By Missouri Department of Conservation JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows deer hunters harvested 14,607 deer during the late antlerless portion of firearms deer season, Dec. 7-15. Top harvest counties were Pike with 477 deer harvested, Callaway with 391, and Lincoln with 382. This year’s harvest total
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By Calvin Silvers The St. Joseph community received an early holiday treat as the Civic Arena played host to the 2024 High School Holiday Hoops Tournament, which tipped off Thursday and will run through Saturday evening. The opening night featured two matchups and three teams. The first contest of the evening saw the visiting Battle
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By Jacob Meikel Benton senior Chris Coy will take his talents up north after signing with the University of Nebraska Omaha on Thursday to continue his baseball career. After initially committing to the University of Kansas back in 2022 prior to his sophomore year, the Benton senior decommitted from KU back in early October, reopening
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By Calvin Silvers In front of a rowdy crowd of roughly 2,548 elementary and middle school students at the MWSU Fieldhouse, the Missouri Western Griffons men’s basketball team delivered a record-breaking performance Wednesday afternoon, defeating Kansas Christian College 114-60 in non-conference action. The 114 points marked the program’s highest scoring output since 2001 and the
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By Calvin Silvers A busy week of high school basketball continued Tuesday night as the Lafayette Fighting Irish girls took on the Mid-Buchanan Dragons in a non-conference matchup. Despite being a Class 3 vs. Class 4 contest, Mid-Buchanan stayed within striking distance throughout the first half, but Lafayette’s perimeter shooting kept the Dragons on their
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By Jacob Meikel This past weekend’s Bill Snyder Classic proved to be a worthy experience for the Civic Arena, as well as both women’s basketball programs that competed. The newer event, headlined by the nationally-ranked Kansas State Wildcats each of its first two years, pulled 2,115 attendees this past Saturday. Filling just over half of
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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes passes against the Denver Broncos during a game Nov. 10 in Kansas City, Missouri.
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By Jacob Meikel A big second half propelled No. 13 Kansas State women’s basketball over Middle Tennessee State 74-48 on Saturday in the second year of the Bill Snyder Classic in St. Joseph. The Blue Raiders of Conference USA came out of the gates strong, matching the Wildcats stride for stride in the first half.
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By Calvin Silvers On a chilly Friday night, the gymnasium at Bishop LeBlond High School buzzed with anticipation as the Golden Eagles hosted Nodaway Valley. The girls’ matchup tipped off the evening, but despite flashes of promise, LeBlond struggled to overcome Nodaway Valley’s stifling defense and size advantage, ultimately falling behind early and unable to
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By Calvin Silvers Up in Maryville, Missouri, Northwest Missouri State athletics has enjoyed monumental success across various sports over the past decade. In 2024, two major programs ushered in new eras. The basketball team hired Matt Keeley as head coach following Ben McCollum’s departure to Drake University. The second program to turn a new chapter
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By Calvin Silvers The Kansas City Chiefs clinched the AFC West for the ninth consecutive season on Sunday, sweeping the season series with the Los Angeles Chargers yet again, winning 19-17, thanks to a Matthew Wright bank-shot field goal as time expired. However, the road ahead remains challenging, with Kansas City facing three games in
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By Calvin Silvers High school winter sports are in full swing, and Tuesday night marked a big moment as Bishop LeBlond hosted the St. Joseph Christian Lions in a basketball doubleheader. Both teams were stepping outside of tournament play for the first time this season. The girls’ matchup tipped off with the Golden Eagles establishing
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By Nicole Scott Clinton County R-III recently made a change to how individuals within the county can attend sporting events and activities at the community schools. Mid-Buchanan R-V shared through social media on Tuesday, Dec. 10 that Clinton County R-III has moved all sports event and activities tickets to an online-only platform. Those digital tickets
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By Jacob Meikel The St. Joseph Christian boys basketball team haven’t won a district title since 2012, but its core of experienced seniors this season could end that drought. The Lions are off the heels of a third-place finish last week in the Platte Valley Invitational, with still plenty of basketball to be played and
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By Jacob Meikel A perfect season by Platte County football is accompanied by a Class 5 State title after the Pirates took down Helias Catholic 49-14 on Saturday. Met with little resistance all season long, Platte County left Helias with zero hope of capturing a state championship by jumping out to a 35-0 lead before
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By Chris Fortune Fans may have a new visual experience to take in by the time the reigning MINK League champion St. Joseph Mustangs take the baseball field in the spring. This Monday, Dec. 9, the St. Joseph city council can approve a bill authorizing the purchase of a new electronic video board that will
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By Missouri Department of Conservation JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows young hunters ages 6-15 harvested 2,530 deer during Missouri’s late youth portion of the 2024 firearms deer hunting season, Nov. 29 – Dec. 1. Of the 2,530 deer harvested, 1,046 were antlered bucks, 270 were button
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By Missouri Department of Conservation WINONA, Mo. — Learn more about Missouri’s giant mammals during Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) free-to-attend virtual program from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 17. Registration is required and can be completed online at https://mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/202980. Seats are limited. “We’ll discuss some of Missouri’s most fascinating large mammals that you
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By Missouri Department of Conservation WINONA, Mo. – Learn more about the southern flying squirrel – Missouri’s only nocturnal gliding mammal – during Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) free-to-attend virtual program from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Dec. 13. Flying squirrels are small relatives of gray and fox squirrels. They are about five inches
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By Calvin Silvers Northwest Missouri State University has turned to one of its own, naming John McMenamin as the 21st head coach of the Bearcat football program. The former Bearcat quarterback, a member of two national championship teams (1998 and 1999), steps into the role with a resume built on offensive innovation and success. “I
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By Calvin Silvers The walls of Central High School have witnessed generations of standout athletes, each leaving their mark on the playing field. Yet, in recent memory, few have commanded as much attention as one relentless running back with game-changing speed and a punishing style that embodies “bully ball.” For the past four years, Gabe
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By Calvin Silvers This past weekend, rivals took center stage on Division I football fields across the country. Entering Tuesday, that same fierce competitive spirit leaked onto the Division II basketball level as area fans caught an early-season showdown between the Missouri Western Griffons and the Northwest Missouri State Bearcats. Western opened MIAA play with
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By Jacob Meikel Savannah boys basketball is off to a 1-0 start after defeating Hogan Prep 62-50 in the first round of the 96th Annual Savannah Boys Basketball Invitational. Wins had not been easy to come by in the regular season opener for Savannah. Monday’s victory marked the first win in a regular season opener
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By Calvin Silvers It was a frigid afternoon at Eagle Stadium on the campus of Bishop LeBlond, as the 8-man state semifinals showcased a rematch between the Golden Eagles and the visiting Archie Whirlwinds. The Whirlwinds bested LeBlond earlier this season with a decisive 38-14 victory, and while the Golden Eagles stayed competitive through the
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By Missouri Department of Conservation JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) encourages experienced Missouri birders to become citizen scientists by helping with the National Audubon Society’s 125th Christmas Bird Count (CBC) between Dec. 14 and Jan. 5, 2025. The CBC is an annual bird census where thousands of volunteers across the
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By Missouri Department of Conservation JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows that deer hunters in Missouri harvested 159,120 deer during the November portion of firearms deer season, Nov. 16 — 26. Of the 159,120 deer harvested, 82,613 were antlered bucks, 13,203 were button bucks, and 63,304 were
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By Missouri Department of Conservation JOPLIN, Mo. — If you have a live Christmas tree this year, think about using it for wildlife habitat instead of simply throwing it away. People who want information on how they can use their live Christmas trees for wildlife habitat when the holiday season is finished should register for
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