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Jacob’s Radar: Wildfire smoke staying just west of KC
Over 1 million acres have been burned by wildfires so far this year, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. There are currently 60 large fires active nationwide, with 10 new fires in the last few days. Just like the last several summers, widespread smoke from these wildfires is impacting parts of the Plains and Midwest. However, for now the smoke plume is just northwest of the Kansas City region.
Innovate SOMO brings business boot camps to southern Missouri
Forbes Advisor reports one in five small businesses across the U.S. fail in their first year, and half fail in their first five years. A growing program in southern Missouri aims to help entrepreneurs improve their odds with what they call “Early-Stage Business Boot Camps.”. The boot camps are...
Disease is 'taking over' Missouri apple orchards after years of climate pressure
On a sunny June morning at Hickory Ridge Orchard a few miles southeast of Mexico, Missouri, Brandt Schisler walked down a row of apple trees, picking fruits that had succumbed to a variety of diseases. He checked them to see how infected they were and threw them on the ground to help save the rest of the tree.
Clothing shop opens in Wildwood
Lauren Yokum has a passion for fashion, and with the grand opening of Sassafras Clothing Co. in Wildwood, she has an outlet to share that passion with the community. “I really wanted to own my own fashion boutique,” said Lauren, who lives in Wildwood. “I started with a booth at Painted Tree in Ballwin and expanded from there to Overland Park, Barrywoods, Maplewood and decided a storefront was the next move.”
County Halts Work On Disputed Development
St. Louis County has temporarily halted work on a proposed housing development in Rock Hill. Residents say their concerns about the development have continually been ignored by city leaders. A project dubbed the Enclave at Warson Pointe has drawn the ire of residents on Warson Pointe Drive, whose cul-de-sac would...
Man accused of stealing $11K worth of wheels, tires in Hazelwood
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – An East St. Louis, Illinois, man is facing charges of stealing more than $11,000 worth of wheels and tires from Hazelwood businesses earlier this spring. According to the Hazelwood Police Department’s probable cause statement, the thefts happened between March 24 and April 15.
Leader West Side Senior Expo is this Wednesday, July 24th - doors open at 8 a.m. with free doughnuts and coffee available while supplies last
ST. LOUIS — This morning Mary Caltrider sat down with Katelyn Mary Skaggs, digital marketing manager, of Leader Publications to discuss an exciting upcoming senior expo happening this Wednesday, July 24th in Cedar, Missouri for seniors. The event is taking place from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. this Wednesday. It is a lively event with more than 30 plus vendors and information about home services, healthcare, home health safety tips, exercise, free donuts, coffee, and more. In addition to Bingo they will be giving away a grand prize! It is an event you won't want to miss! The Leader West Senior Expo takes place at Northwest High School 6005 Cedar Hill Rd, Cedar Hill, MO 63016. Phone number: 636-931-7560.
Valley Park woman drowns while trying to help another person in water
ST. FRANCOIS COUNTY, Mo. — A Valley Park, Missouri, woman drowned after trying to help another person in the water on Sunday. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 40-year-old Melissa Hill entered the Big River upstream of St. Francois State Park around 2:15 p.m. to help another person in the water.
Singleton-Clark Hazelwood Teacher of the Year
Latricia Singleton-Clark, family and consumer science teacher at Hazelwood East High School, will enter her 11th year at the school as the 2023-2024 Hazelwood School District Teacher of the Year. “I wanted to be an educator. I had teachers who shaped my future, and I wanted to impact my students...
Nursing home workers rally for better wages, safer working conditions
St. Louis – Workers rallied last week at informational pickets outside three area nursing homes operated by Luxor Healthcare to demand owners bargain in good faith for living wages and safe working conditions. The workers, represented by SEIU Healthcare, rallied July 9 to demand a path to $25 an...
Four local teens hurt in crash in Arnold area
Two teenage boys, one from Arnold and the other from High Ridge, and two teenage girls, both from High Ridge, were injured early Saturday morning, July 20, in a one-car accident on Lonedell Road east of East Drive in the Arnold area, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported. At 12:30...
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