SUMMARY: A powerful tornado devastated the Fountain Park neighborhood on St. Louis’s north side, knocking down the only Martin Luther King Jr. statue in Missouri. The bronze statue, a significant symbol for the community and visitors statewide, now lies broken amid shattered trees, windows, and roofs. Residents like Stefan West, who has lived there for 20 years, are clearing debris and rallying together to support vulnerable neighbors, including elderly and special-needs families. Despite power outages and extensive damage, the community is committed to recovery, motivated by Dr. King’s spirit of service, unity, and love for their city.

The only Martin Luther King Jr. statue in Missouri is now on the ground after winds toppled it over in the center of the park.

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SUMMARY: The Kansas City Royals’ pitching rotation is facing challenges as both Cole Ragans and Seth Lugo have been placed on the injured list. Ragans, dealing with persistent groin issues, was removed from his last game, while Lugo is sidelined with finger inflammation. In their absence, Noah Cameron, who has shown strong performance, and reliever Evan Sisk, with limited big-league experience, are stepping in. The injuries to Ragans and Lugo are not expected to cause long-term setbacks, with Ragans possibly returning by June. The Royals’ pitching staff remains crucial, given the team’s offensive struggles.

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SUMMARY: St. Louis experienced an unusually wet and wild spring, with more rain and severe weather than typical for this time of year. As temperatures warm, the region is shifting from tornado season to the hot summer months. June will start warmer than usual, cooling slightly mid-month before heating up again, with some rain chances. July is expected to be hot, with temperatures possibly reaching near 100°F, though some rain may provide relief later in the month. August will continue the trend of warmth, with highs mostly in the 90s and occasional 100°F days, accompanied by dry conditions.

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