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'It's a poison': After daughter's death in Springfield, woman speaks out about fentanyl
Christina Maliszewski has paid to put up billboards across America in the past year, with her 100th billboard on Campbell Avenue in Springfield. Its location has special significance: Two years ago, Maliszewski's 21-year-old daughter, Leona Swinney, died from ingesting fentanyl in Springfield, and Maliszewski has been trying to raise awareness since then with her organization, Leona's Legacy of Love. ...
Ranked-choice voting roundup: ballot measure records and legislation reviews
Welcome to the Thursday, Aug. 29, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day:. Ranked-choice voting roundup: ballot measure records and legislation reviews. Incumbent Tom Suozzi (D) and Michael LiPetri Jr. (R) campaign on local issues in race for New York’s 3rd Congressional District.
Death row inmate pleas for commute of sentence as DNA evidence was 'contaminated' during arrest
Marcellus Williams is set to be executed Sept 24 for the 1998 murder of Lisha Gayle, which he has denied for two decades, urging authorities to test DNA that he's sure will exonerate him
Mizzou’s Memorial Stadium is transitioning to a cashless venue
Mizzou Tiger football fans heading to Faurot Field in Columbia tonight will need to bring their credit card or cards, if they want to get food at the concession stands. Mizzou officials say Memorial Stadium is transitioning to a cashless venue. University officials encourage you to plan accordingly tonight (Thursday) and throughout the season, as credit cards will be the only form of payment accepted at Faurot Field concession stands.
Operation targets largest pharmacy burglary ring in DEA history
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A sweeping operation by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration targeted pharmacy burglaries and the illegal sale of addictive prescription medications. The ring targeted independent pharmacies in 31 states, including Missouri, Illinois and Kansas in the DEA St. Louis Division region. Hillsboro Health Mart...
West Nile Virus Strikes Missouri – St. Louis Teen Now Paralyzed
You fortunately do not see this very often, but the West Nile virus has struck Missouri hard leaving one St. Louis area teen paralyzed and on a ventilator. Yahoo News is reporting that a St. Louis County teenager is now receiving support from a ventilator after he became paralyzed in a rare complication of the West Nile virus. 18-year-old John Procter VI knew something was wrong when his speech became slurred and he had impaired body movements.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Expands Across the United States: ‘A Tribute to My Daddy’
Dolly Parton is giving back to a cause near and dear to her heart. The country superstar has begun her mission of improving children’s literacy all over the country by starting her Imagination Library book giveaway program. Parton’s program has expanded across 21 states, as well as several countries. Children in these states under the ...
New vaccine protects cattle from deadly tick-borne disease
University of Missouri researchers are working to develop the first-ever vaccine proven to protect cattle from a devastating tick-borne cattle disease known as bovine anaplasmosis. The research is vital to the state's economy as it aims to protect Missouri's $1.6 billion cattle industry. Bovine anaplasmosis—which is common in Missouri—infects the...
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