An 11 year old boy was taken to the hospital after being struck by a car while riding his bike. It happened at 5:25 on the evening of 10/23/2012 at the intersection of Virginia and McKinley in Union. Police say 11 year old Jeremiah Cooper was riding westbound on Virginia when he rode into the path of a northbound car driven by 26 year old Tatia Otten of Union. Cooper was taken to Mercy in Washington for treatment of moderate injuries.
The KLPW Radio Athlete of the Week is Washington Senior Legion Baseball Player Trent Leimkuehler. Trent has put up some impressive numbers so far this season. The Post 218 Center fielder is currently hitting .551 with 20 runs batted in and 16 runs scored. He has two home runs, two triples and eight doubles. He also plays good defense in the outfield with good speed and a strong arm.
It's all about priorities.
On Memorial Day in Washington, MO, several hundred people gathered at Rennick Riverfront Park to remember the sacrifices made by members of our nation's military past and present.
The Cardinals and Cubs resume their four-game series from Busch Stadium tonight. Adam Wainwright takes the mound for St. Louis sporting a 10-and-3 record. Chicago counters with Jeff Samardzija, who is just 3-and-7 but carries a 3.46 ERA. First pitch is scheduled for 7:15.
