Eye Opener: Russia ramps up attacks in Ukraine
Russia is ramping up its attacks on Ukraine as military leaders see victories on the battlefield in Ukraine. Meanwhile, Caitlin Clark made her first appearance on a professional basketball court in a WNBA pre-season game. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener.
Soft jobs report shows hiring slowdown for first time in months
Employment data released in April showed that less jobs were added during the month than analysts expected, and showed that the nation’s unemployment rate had ticked up. Economists say this shows a cooling job market, but President Biden said it’s a sign his own economic plan is working.
Longtime Trump aide Hope Hicks takes the stand in New York trial
Hope Hicks, a longtime close aide of former President Donald Trump, took the stand Friday to testify in his New York hush money trial. Hicks detailed the chaos inside Trump’s 2016 campaign, making her the first member of Trump’s inner circle to testify.
Kentucky Derby event supports kids with Type 1 Diabetes
ST. LOUIS — A Kentucky Derby event supporting kids with type 1 diabetes is also taking place today. The event shines a light on kids who are strong and resilient in life while managing this disease. The fundraiser is happening at Herbie’s in Clayton, where you can sip on mint juleps. There’s also a cigar roller, […]
Webster Groves high school senior wins $5,000 prize
ST. LOUIS — A Webster Groves high school senior wins $5,000 after receiving the top prize in “The Missouri My Impact Challenge.” Lauren Knapp’s ‘Bags 2 Beds’ program uses recycled bags to make durable and weather-resistant sleeping mats for the homeless. She says not only is it durable in most environments, but it also takes plastic bags […]
How to watch the 2024 Kentucky Derby today
Find out how and when to watch the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby today, even if you don’t have cable.
The Uplift: Finding purpose
A widower finds a new purpose – in a Publix – after losing his wife. Then, volunteers in Southern California gather to work at a drive-thru that serves nutritious foods for those in need.
Drive-thru food pantry feeds thousands in California food desert
Born in a crucial time of need at the start of the pandemic, this organization began with a scrappy operation. Four million meals later, the Seva Collective has continued to grow, bringing on new volunteers, partnering with food banks, companies and farms, and hosting special toy and clothing drives.
Drive-thru food pantry feeds thousands in Southern California
Born in a crucial time of need at the start of the pandemic, this organization began with a scrappy operation. Four million meals later, the Seva Collective has continued to grow.
Fatal motorcycle crash in Lincoln County
LINCOLN COUNTY, Mo. — One person has died following a motorcycle crash in Lincoln County, Missouri, on May 3 at 11 a.m. The incident occurred at the intersection of Highway 61 and Route K. Brian F. Forshee, 52, died after changing lanes and failing to slow down for a 1997 Peterbilt 378. Forshee was riding […]
