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Fire survivor shares inspiring message during SLU graduation ceremony

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:00 GMT

ST. LOUIS - It's graduation weekend for thousands of students in the St. Louis area. St. Louis University alumni John O’Leary didn’t graduate at the top of his class back in 1999, but he does have a harrowing and inspiring story he shared with new SLU graduates. Back in 1987, O'Leary watched a group of older children in his neighborhood playing with fire and gasoline. He was in a horrific accident and given a 1% chance of survival.  “I assumed, if they can do it, so can I,” said O’Leary. “With my parents gone, I walked into the garage, bent over a can of gasoline, and poured a little bit of fluid on top. [A] huge explosion, [I] find myself engulfed. [I] spent five and a half months in burn center, burned 100 percent of my body, lost my fingers.”  New top prosecutor leaves high-powered law firm for public service O'Leary attributes his professional success to his time at SLU, and he left the Class of 2023 feeling moved and empowered.  “What a phenomenal commencement address,” ...

Missouri tradition ranked among '150 best things to do in the USA this summer'

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:00 GMT

SIKESTON, Mo. - Do you enjoy thrown roles, bottomless sides and hearty entrees? It's all part of a one-of-a-kind tradition at Lambert's Cafe. Lambert's Cafe in Ozark, Missouri. FOX 2 file photoThe experience has also earned praise as part of Travel Lemming's "150 best things to do in the USA this summer." Visiting Lambert's was ranked the 33rd best thing to do in the country this summer. Travel Lemming said, at Lambert's, people can, "embrace warm, southern hospitality with endless pass-arounds, fried favorites, and personal pitchers of sweet tea." You'll also notice many old-time photos and customized license plates around the wall that scream adventure. Trending -- Glenn Zimmerman’s long-range summer 2023 forecast Lambert's has two Missouri locations, but both require a road trip from big metros. If you're closer to St. Louis or Cape Girardeau, the Lambert's location in Sikeston is likely the best option for you. If you're closer to Kansas City or Springfield, the Lambert's loc...

Man shot on Stan Musial Bridge, in critical condition

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:00 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- A man is in critical condition after a shooting on the Stan Musial Bridge along I-70 East. This happened around 2 a.m. Saturday morning. St. Louis City Police say the victim was taken to the hospital in critical condition. Homicide detectives with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department are handling the investigation. FOX 2 will update as more information becomes available.

Eureka fundraiser held for Hermann officer recovering from shooting

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:00 GMT

EUREKA, Mo. - A fundraiser was held Saturday in support of the wounded Hermann officer Adam Sullentrup as he continues a lengthy road to recovery. Sullentrup and officer Mason Griffith were at Casey’s gas station in Hermann, Missouri, on March 12 when they tried to take a man wanted on outstanding warrants into custody. Both officers were shot. Griffith died in the shooting, and Sullentrup is recovering from critical injuries. New top prosecutor leaves high-powered law firm for public service A fundraiser Saturday was held at the Eureka-Pacific Elks Lodge. It included a barbecue dinner, cash bar, silent auctions and other events. Proceeds will benefit Sullentrup. Family members and loved ones are grateful for the sustained support. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Breaking News SIGN UP NOW ...

State titles taste even sweeter for first-generation athletes Eboselulu, Odone Omofoma of Dayspring Christian, Daniel Baroumbaye of Grand Junction Central

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:00 GMT

LAKEWOOD — When asked how Dayspring Christian Academy junior Eboselulu Omofoma felt about seeing her older sister Odone at last get atop the Class 2A podium twice Saturday, she recalled a saying she overheard her father, Sylvester, once say.“It’s like if a tree struggles to get water, the fruits are so much sweeter when it does get fruit — it’s kinda like that,” Eboselulu said after winning her fourth title of the weekend, and eighth in an already-illustrious prep career.“If you get it every year, it’s not as sweet and it’s not as amazing. But when you struggle for it and it’s do-or-die, it’s so much sweeter. It’s so much sweeter for her to do it than I.”Related ArticlesPreps | Grandview’s John Reyes, who built Wolves into Class 5A perennial power, retiring from coaching after 21 years in Colorado Preps | Mead’s Tavon Underwood smashes Colorado record in 4A boys 400-meter dash: “We all saw this coming” ...

Grandview’s John Reyes, who built Wolves into Class 5A perennial power, retiring from coaching after 21 years in Colorado

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:00 GMT

After 21 years coaching high school track and field in Colorado, Grandview boys and girls coach John Reyes is looking for a new challenge.His wife, Natalie Reyes, will be right there with him.Reyes, 45, coached his final meet for the Wolves on Saturday at Jeffco Stadium, where the Grandview girls took runner-up and the boys were 15th at the state meet. Assistant coach Natalie, whom Reyes said “deserves every bit of credit for our program’s success as I do,” is retiring with him.“It’s great to do something you love with the person you love,” John Reyes said. “With us not being able to have kids, it really does feel like they’re our kids. I love to see my wife with the kids huddling around her. She goes to Sam’s Club twice a week, buys them all food, we come to the meets with packed coolers and snacks no other team has. She is such a compassionate person, and a great coach, and it’s awesome for me to watch that.”For Rey...

Alhambra's Lai Lai Ballroom celebrates AAPI Month with free dance event

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:00 GMT

Alhambra’s Lai Lai Ballroom celebrated Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a free community dance event on Saturday.The Alhambra ballroom is where the gunman responsible for killing 11 people in a nearby Monterey Park dance hall, was disarmed by 26-year-old Brandon Tsay on Jan. 21.Saturday's event celebrated the resilience of a community amid tragedy while also honoring the diversity and courage of Alhambra and Monterey Park.Co-hosted by the Tsay Family and Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California, the free event featured live performances, dancing, kids’ activities, refreshments, a DJ and more.“I really think that this event here today is to rekindle the joys and the festivities of dance culture,” said Brandon Tsay, whose family operates the Lai Lai Ballroom and Studio.Tsay welcomed crowds to the ballroom on Saturday for a festive afternoon. KTLA 5 News celebrates Asian American & Pacific Islander Month “They don’t want Lai Lai Studio to only be r...

Despite loss, SF Giants ace and rookie catcher were ‘in perfect sync’

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:00 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO – Logan Webb and Patrick Bailey might have given a glimpse of what’s to come for the Giants as the right-handed ace and the rookie catcher remained in complete harmony through six impressive innings Saturday against the Miami Marlins.Webb had seven strikeouts and allowed just four hits in another solid outing as he threw to Bailey, who made his first MLB start and picked up his first hit for the Giants in the eighth inning.But those were the biggest highlights for San Francisco, which was held to three hits in a 1-0 loss to the Marlins before an announced crowd of 31,993 on a mostly overcast day at Oracle Park.Marlins starter Braxton Garrett struck out eight over 6 1/3 innings as the Giants had their four-game winning streak halted in their fifth shutout loss of the season.“With respect to the way we swung the bat, I think we can do a better job than we did collectively as a team today,” Giants manager Gabe Kapler said. “Sometimes a guy comes ou...

Scheffler’s slide ends with fortunate skip of ball in 3rd round of PGA Championship

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:00 GMT

PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — As quickly as he plummeted out of co-leading the PGA Championship by starting his third round with four bogeys through seven holes, Scottie Scheffler understood things could have been worse.An errant shot out of the rain-soaked and thick rough on Oak Hill’s seventh hole had the ball headed directly for Allen’s Creek. Rather than plop in the water, the ball skipped like a stone and settled on the fairway on the other side.“That would have definitely been a kick in the gut for sure if the ball went in the hazard,” Scheffler said after finishing with a round of 3-over 73, which left him at 2-under 208 and four shots behind leader Brooks Koepka entering the final round. “Definitely fortunate to not have the ball not end up in the creek, and saved me a full shot at least.”Though he bogeyed the par-4 seventh, little did Scheffler realize at the time the hole would prove to be a turning point a day he began at 5-under and tied for the lead with Corey Conners an...

NASCAR Cup Series Heat Race 1 Results

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:00 GMT

SaturdayAt North Wilkesboro SpeedwayNorth Wilkesboro, N.C.Lap length: 0.62 miles(Start position in parentheses)1. (1) Daniel Suárez, Chevrolet, 60 laps, 0 points.2. (3) Joey Logano, Ford, 60, 0.3. (5) Chase Briscoe, Ford, 60, 0.4. (10) Christopher Bell, Toyota, 60, 0.5. (4) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 60, 0.6. (9) Ryan Blaney, Ford, 60, 0.7. (2) Chase Elliott, Chevrolet, 60, 0.8. (8) Kevin Harvick, Ford, 60, 0.9. (7) Austin Cindric, Ford, 60, 0.10. (6) Ricky Stenhouse Jr, Chevrolet, 60, 0.11. (11) Erik Jones, Chevrolet, 60, 0.___Race Statistics were not immediately available.___NASCAR Driver Rating FormulaA maximum of 150 points can be attained in a race.The formula combines the following categories: Wins, Finishes, Top-15 Finishes, Average Running Position While on Lead Lap, Average Speed Under Green, Fastest Lap, Led Most Laps, Lead-Lap Finish.Source