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BJC Health System Recognized in Over 80 Clinical Excellence Categories
St. Louis-based BJC Health System, which recently integrated Saint Luke’s Health System, has received 86 recognitions, including national recognition in 11 specialties from one of its hospitals. In January, Saint Luke’s Health System and BJC Health System of St. Louis officially integrated, uniting both systems in a deal valued...
Thelma's Kitchen, Kansas City's first pay-it-forward cafe, reopens on Troost Avenue
After more than two years of renovations, Thelma's Kitchen and Reconciliation Services is returning to its original home at 31st Street and Troost Avenue. The pay-it-forward cafe, which opened in 2018, has been closed to in-person dining since March 2020. "It'll be so nice to feed people a meal and...
Work planned to resume at Gateway Studios construction site
Nearly a month after its general contractor walked off and was blocked from the worksite, Gateway Studios & Production Services officials say they are close to resuming work on the 23.8-acre building site in Chesterfield. On July 15, Gateway announced it is in talks with Chesterfield-based firm A.J. Brown Construction...
Carthage woman charged in connection to daughter-in-law’s murder
MIAMI COUNTY, Kan. — A Carthage woman is charged with helping her son cover-up and evade authorities in her daughter-in-law’s murder. Kansas prosecutors charged Heather McJunkins, 46, with one count of obstructing apprehension or prosecution, and one count of interference with a law enforcement officer by concealing or destroying evidence of a felony.
Tensions erupt at Jefferson City Council meeting when questions arise over staffing study
Tensions erupt at a Jefferson City Council meeting as one councilman raises concern about an ongoing staffing study. The Matrix Consulting Group was hired in June of 2023 to perform a staffing organization study for $145,000. Councilman Andrew Mealy originally said that price tag was too high and again raised his concerns as the city council took up new business at its Monday night meeting.
'Never stop looking': Missing Columbia man found dead, family and police confirm
Police have confirmed that a Columbia man who went missing in October 2022 has been found dead. Jason Washington's body was found on June 7, according to his wife, Tamitra Williams. She announced it on the Bring Jason Washington Home Facebook page, which she created to source tips to find him.
MWSU Nursing students achieve 100 percent pass rate in Spring 2024
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) The Missouri Western State University Nursing Program announced that their Nursing Students gained a new achievement during the Spring 2024 semester. According to a post on the program's Facebook page, "100 percent NCLEX pass rate, AGAIN! We are thrilled to announce that our Spring 2024 cohort has achieved a 100 percent NCLEX pass rate! This incredible accomplishment adds to the MWSU Nursing Department's growing Dynasty. Welcome to the field, newly licensed nurses! Your hard work and dedication have truly paid off!"
Dangerous Flash Flooding in the Ozarks Wednesday Morning
Heavy rains led to flash flooding in the Springfield metro area and other parts of the Ozarks Wednesday morning. The National Weather Service says between 4 and 7 inches of rain had fallen in western Taney County by 7:00am Wednesday. We had reports Roark Valley Road was closed in the...
Plaza Towers owner arrested after incident that left woman with serious injuries
The owner of Plaza Towers is facing three felony counts of domestic assault and one count of kidnapping after being arrested Sunday. Marco Denis is the registered agent listed on the Secretary of State business database for the Springfield Property LLC, a company providing retail and commercial rental space across Springfield, including Plaza Towers on the corner of East Sunshine Street and Glenstone Avenue. ...
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