All eyes are on the #Paris2024 Olympic Games. But, did you know the games were held in St. Louis 120 years ago? Not all competitors were willing participants. I dug into the tough truth behind 'Anthropology Days' at the #1904OlympicGames. KSDK News ksdk.com/article/sports…

⁦Mercedes Mackay⁩ Girl, you still got it!! Mercedes was a dancer back in the day, and it shows!! Did you catch this moment on #TISL? She hopped in line with East St. Louis High School cheerleaders! Plenty of spirit on the 1st day of school! 💃🏾 youtube.com/shorts/7osA2Ys…

Did you catch this moment at the end of our show this morning on KSDK News ?? Mercedes Mackay shows the kids she stills got what it takes! youtube.com/shorts/7osA2Ys… via YouTube

Mark my words…. #LA2028 ?? we’re getting on the podium, PERIOD . 🏅 Travis Cummings 😂 #BreakdancingOlympics #breaking’s break-out stars

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Thank you to Mark Easter “The Old Guy” 🤷‍♂️ for the kind words this morning! ☀️ grab a cup of coffee and wake up with us right now on KSDK News (you’ll get to see Anthony Slaughter’s fire pocket square and tie combo 🔥) 😂

Okayyyy another cutie needs a fur-ever home this morning!! Meet Pistachio!! 💚 He’s a little shy but incredibly sweet! Call Yuppy Puppies Forever if you’d like to meet him! He was too funny dodging the camera in the KSDK News studio this morning 😂

5 On Your Side wishes a happy 5th birthday to Yoshi Vu's daughter, Artemis! What a cutie! She's putting us all to shame since she's TRILINGUAL! What a special little girl <3 Happy birthday, Artemis! Send me your shoutout and give me a little info! KSDK News

Good morning, sunshine!☀️ Wake up with us AGAIN tomorrow morning on “Today in St. Louis” starting @ 4 am! Turn your TV to Channel 5 or stream the show using our KSDK News app on your cell phone from anywhere! 📺📱#stl #stlnews

Taurus took #TongueOutTuesday very seriously 😝 We can't believe Taurus is still here! This handsome Lab/Pit mix is still here... I mean who can resist that face! Taurus is a sweet pup with beautiful brown eyes 🤎 Meet Taurus at our Macklind location today!

Huge crowd turns out to pray for injured Ferguson police officer Travis Brown ksdk.com/article/news/c…

Who could resist that FACE!!? 🐶🥹🥹 I’m officially Sam’s #1 fan! 🤩🤩 This cutie made his red carpet appearance on KSDK News this morning! Sam needs a fur-ever home! Call Humane Society of Missouri if you’d like to meet him too!

Who can resist Gabriel's beautiful golden eyes? 🧡 Gabriel is a 5-year-old Bluetick Coonhound with the silliest personality! Gabriel is ready to find his forever home where he can be spoiled and loved on forever! Meet Gabriel at our Macklind location today! 🐾

That’s a wrap on another Friday show! It’s my last day filling in for Rene Knott on the anchor desk at 5 and 6 am… he’s back Monday! 🥳 Have a GREAT and safe weekend, everyone !! I’ll see you on the KSDK News desk Monday morning @ 4 am, like usual! 🤍

Do you know a student who wants to be a journalist? Come out and learn what it’s like to work in media! Sign up ASAP for the NABJ - St. Louis #MinorityJournalismWorkshop in St. Louis ! We had a blast last year and have some great things in store for students this year! #stl #stlnews

BREAKING: At least two people are dead, several others are hurt after a school shooting near Atlanta. Live reports on NBC News right now . KSDK News will have more information on-air and online throughout the day as we learn more. #apalacheehighschool x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

As we remember the lives lost on 9/11, people are washing the headstones at #JeffersonBarracks. They need more volunteers. I spoke to a mom who's thinking of her son, who's buried there, during the act of service. CLICK to see how you can help. KSDK News ksdk.com/article/news/l…

Thank you, Rene!! 🥲 feeling honored to be recognized this morning!

Celebrating 5 years with #TEGNA (3 years at KSDK, and 2 with WZDX) today alongside one of my favorite people, Joe Young, who’s celebrating 40 years with KSDK News !! He’s an amazing photojournalist and an even better person!! So lucky to work with Joe 🥲

A team from the Smithsonian's Smithsonian’s NMAAHC is in #StLouis helping Black families find and preserve their history. We got a special look inside their digitization truck, where home videos are transformed from film to file. #BlackHistory KSDK News WATCH: ksdk.com/article/news/c…