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Only 10 people live in St. Louis County's smallest village

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:30:06 GMT

CHAMP, Mo. - St. Louis County consists of nearly 100 municipalities. Some prosper behind tens of thousands of residents. Others exist at a fraction of that.The smallest municipality of St. Louis County, in terms of population, is only home to 10 people. According to 2020 U.S. Census figures, that distinction belongs to the village of Champ, Missouri, in northwest St. Louis County. Champ, Missouri, borders parts of Bridgeton and Maryland Heights and covers approximately one square mile of land. According to Google Maps, the following buildings, structures, and sites are within Champ, Missouri, village limits: Small parts of Interstates 70 and 270Champ LandfillGrace ChurchRyze Adventure ParkZoltek CorporationAim LaboratoriesAn office for St. Louis Community CollegeA small number of homesMost of these locations, however, list Maryland Heights or Bridgeton within their addresses. The village doesn't have a website, and there aren't many obvious indicators to let people know when they'r...

PHOTOS: CU comes up short with a 48-41 loss to USC Trojans

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:30:06 GMT

The Colorado Buffaloes took on and lost 48-41 to the USC Trojans at Folsom Field on September 30, 2023 in Boulder, Colorado.

Yes, it’s cold and dreary, Bay Area, but how do possible record highs in the 90s sound this coming week?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:30:06 GMT

A cold front zipped through Northern California on Saturday, bringing showers and a chance of lightning, but a big shift is in store later this week: Tank tops and sandals are in the forecast, as temperatures could hit higher than 90 degrees in the South and East Bay.The heat wave could tie or possibly break a record of 91 degrees this Thursday in San Jose, which dates back to 1930. The thermometer on Thursday could hit 87 in Oakland, 81 in San Francisco and 92 in Concord.“Today was 10 degrees below average,” said Dylan Flynn, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in the Bay Area of Saturday. “By around Wednesday to Thursday, we will be 10 degrees above average. For early October, that will be a notable heat wave.”The schizophrenic weather comes as California on Sunday enters what meteorologists consider a new “rain year,” after a series of major storms last winter ended the Golden State’s latest drought.Saturday’s showers added to the total with ...

New children's book by Bay Area author on media representation

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:30:06 GMT

(KRON) -- A new children's book is coming about the power of representation. "How This Book Got Red" is a story about a red panda who decides to write her own story when she can't find any panda books that include animals that look like her.KRON4 spoke with Bay Area Taiwanese-American author Margaret Chiu Greanias. Watch the full interview in the media player above.

'Parangal' dance group honors Philippine Indigenous People's Month

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:30:06 GMT

(KRON) -- October is Philippine Indigenous People's Month. KRON4 was joined by a special performance group that knows about the celebration of the culture. The group's name, Parangal, means "Tribute" in Tagalog, the native language of the Philippines. The group works to preserve and promote Filipino music and dance. Watch the full interview and performance in the video player above. Tickets for their Oct. 7 show in San Francisco can be purchased here.

Chambers throws for 3 TDs, runs for another in Montana State’s 38-22 win

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:30:06 GMT

BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — Sean Chambers threw for three touchdowns and ran for another to lead Montana State to a 38-22 win over Portland State on Saturday.The Bobcats (4-1, 2-0 Big Sky Conference), ranked third in the FCS coaches poll, have won 23 straight home games, the longest streak in school history and the longest active streak in Division I.Chambers was 14-of-21 passing for 143 yards and rushed for another 118 on four carries including an 88-yard touchdown.Jared White added 102 yards rushing on 10 carries, including a 51-yard run as the Bobcats — the top FCS team in rushing yards per game — finished with 313. The teams came in as the Big Sky’s top two scoring offenses with Montana State averaging 44.0 points per game and the Vikings 43.5. The Bobcats outgained the Vikings 456-311.Montana State led 17-14 at halftime before pulling away in the second half beginning with Chambers’ 88-yard score in the third quarter. In the fourth quarter, Chambers added a 20-yard scorin...

Lafayette beats Bucknell 56-22 behind DeNobile’s four TD passes

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:30:06 GMT

EASTON, Pa. (AP) — Dean DeNobile threw four touchdown passes to four different receivers — all in the second quarter — and Lafayette coasted to a 56-22 victory over Bucknell on Saturday in a Patriot League opener.DeNobile completed 16 of 23 passes for 229 yards for Lafayette (4-1, 1-0). He had scoring strikes covering 30 yards to Carson Persing and 5 yards to Chris Carasia before connecting with Jamar Curtis from 8 yards out to give the Leopards a 35-6 lead. His fourth TD toss was a 63-yard strike to Elijah Steward and Lafayette led 42-12 at halftime.Bucknell (1-3, 0-1) scored two touchdowns in the second quarter on Coleman Bennett’s 3-yard run and Ralph Rucker’s 26-yard pass to Eric Weatherly.Kente Edwards’ 2-yard touchdown run with 1:42 left in the third quarter upped the Leopards’ advantage to 49-12. Ethan Weber scored Lafayette’s final TD on a 9-yard run in the final quarter.Bucknell backup QB Nick Semptimphelter connected with Derrick Anderson Jr. ...

Marshall and Ali each have 2 touchdowns, Marshall turns back Old Dominion 41-35

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:30:06 GMT

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — Cam Fancher threw for two touchdowns, Rasheen Ali ran for two scores and Marshall defeated Old Dominion 41-35 on Saturday.Elijah Alston’s 85-yard interception return capped a 28-point rally that put the Thundering Herd on top 31-21 midway through the third quarter.That overshadowed an amazing performance by Old Dominion’s Kadarius Calloway, who scored on runs of 70, 69 and 75 yards, finishing with 236 yards on just 11 carries. Calloway is a junior college transfer after originally signing with Alabama as a defensive back. He missed spring ball with an injury and had five carries for 25 yards coming into the Marshall game.Rece Verhoff’s field goal made it 41-28 with 8:21 to play but Calloway busted a 75-yard run up the middle to pull the Monarchs within six. However an interception by J.J. Roberts and a turnover on downs with 1:41 to play ended their chances.Fancher threw touchdown passes to Caleb Combs and Cade Conley in the second quarter ...

Garoppolo won’t play against Chargers, leaving Raiders starting QB a mystery

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:30:06 GMT

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Jimmy Garoppolo was ruled out of Sunday’s game at the Los Angeles Chargers because of a concussion, making the Las Vegas Raiders’ starting quarterback a mystery.Either 15-year veteran Brian Hoyer or rookie Aidan O’Connell will start in place of Garoppolo, who has been in concussion protocol after getting injured Sunday night against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Raiders didn’t announce which one would get the nod.Also, the Raiders announced that starting cornerback Nate Hobbs will not play because of an ankle injury, and running back Brandon Bolden didn’t make the trip to Los Angeles because of personal reasons.Las Vegas coach Josh McDaniels was noncommittal when asked earlier in the week which quarterback he might go with against the Chargers.“I think everybody is going to get ready to go, and I think sometimes experience is a good thing,” McDaniels said. “It doesn’t mean that it’s going to determine how it’s going to go for one g...

Brady Cook throws for career-high 395 yards, No. 23 Missouri beats Vandy 38-21

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:30:06 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Brady Cook threw for a career-high 395 yards and four touchdowns as No. 23 Missouri beat Vanderbilt 38-21 Saturday to continue the Tigers’ best start since 2013.The Tigers (5-0) opened the Southeastern Conference portion of their schedule with their fifth straight victory. That puts them two victories from matching 2013 when the Tigers won their first seven games en route to the SEC Eastern Division title and a berth in the conference championship.Peter Schrader ran for a TD that gave Missouri the lead for good early in the second quarter. The Tigers outgained Vanderbilt 532-300 with the Commodores not reaching 100 yards of offense until 7:19 left in the third. Kris Abrams-Draine ended that drive with an interception in the end zone, and Austin Firestone had the game’s lone sack with 5:42 left at the Vandy 19 to set up Cook’s final TD pass.Missouri won its fourth straight in this series and improved to 4-2 against the Commodores in Nashville...