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Missouri AG criticized by political rivals over alleged lack of action on radioactive waste
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey insists his office is working to hold the federal government accountable for the decades-old radioactive waste contamination that plagues the St. Louis area. “We are fighting to ensure that the federal government protects Missourians from the poison that the federal government injected into the streams and creeks there in eastern […] The post Missouri AG criticized by political rivals over alleged lack of action on radioactive waste appeared first on Missouri Independent.
Rescuers Shocked When They See A Small, Helpless Creature Tied To A Picnic Table
Being an animal rescuer means always being ready for the most unexpected things. You just never know when your new mission is about to unfold. One day, the dedicated team of Stray Rescue of St. Louis, led by Donna Lochmann, rushed to the streets to help dogs in need before a big rainstorm, only to discover something truly shocking.
How can St. Louis be more successful? Regional leaders want your input
Civic leaders are looking for input on how the St. Louis region can be more successful. The “Where We Stand” report is put together by the East-West Gateway Council of Governments about every five years. Its findings on how the region stacks up when it comes to factors like transportation, health access, education and civic engagement are used to help determine where local governments should focus their efforts.
Look who's 5! Meet Harper Rae
ST. LOUIS — We want to give a birthday shoutout to our Today in St. Louis fans! And boy are they cute!. Meet Harper Rae! She is waking up as a 5-year-old! Her mom, Jen, said she's fiercely smart with a silly streak a mile wide! She loves dinosaurs and unicorns, and she wants to be a pilot when she grows up.
Daily spot storm chances along with increasing humidity
ST. LOUIS – Mostly sunny to partly cloudy for much of the region Monday (more clouds across our southern counties), with highs in the mid-80s. Humidity was more noticeable on Sunday and that will continue to ramp up this week. Isolated showers and storms Monday afternoon but much of the region will stay dry. Isolated […]
Cannon McIntosh Maneuvers to the Top with POWRi National Midgets and Xtreme at Spoon River Speedway
Belleville, IL. (7/20/24) Cannon McIntosh would ride the high line to success of Spoon River Speedway to earn his twenty-fifth career feature win with the POWRi National Midget League, running in conjunction with Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota, on Saturday Night’s exhilarating action after leading the final ten laps.
Mizzou Chancellor Choi says remote classes are here to stay, but won’t replace the physical classroom
The pandemic may be over, but remote classes are here to stay, according to Mizzou chancellor Mun Choi. He believes they don’t pose a threat to the in-person classroom experience. “You know, the thought that online education would be – will create the death of (the) in-person, residential higher...
CHRISTMAS WITH C.S. LEWIS Comes to Westport Playhouse
Emery Entertainment will bring back "Christmas with C.S. Lewis" to the Westport Playhouse stage starring St. Louis's own Gregory Williams Welsch, November 29-December 15. Tickets are $64 and are on sale now! Tickets may be purchased through MetroTix at www.metrotix.com or by calling 314/534-1111. A special 50% off discount is available by using code CHRISTMAS when purchased online.
Nursing And Health Care Camp
For nearly two dozen area high school students, summer camp looks like the inside of a helicopter rather than sitting around the fire roasting marshmallows. That’s because these 20 students are enrolled in Webster University’s inaugural “Explorations in Nursing and Health Care” summer camp, a five-day program for students in high school who are interested in pursuing careers in nursing.
‘It’s Business 101’: Pushback Against DEI Efforts Nabs the Spotlight as NAPB Kicks Off its Biggest Meeting Ever
The National Association for Plant Breeding (NAPB) kicked off its biggest meeting ever today as it held its Diversity and Inclusion Dinner at the St. Louis Union Station Hotel. Over 400 are registered for the meeting, making it the NAPB’s most successful meeting since the association began in 2010.
Retired MSD CEO receives six-figure payout for unused sick, vacation days
The retired head of the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District has come under fire for a generous perk that allowed him to collect tens of thousands of dollars for unused sick time – and that’s not all.
Pritzker signs several auto, medical service-related bills
CHICAGO, Ill. (WCIA) — Last week, Governor JB Pritzker signed several bills into law, including legislation involving vehicle safety and medical care. Some will go into effect immediately while others will not be actualized until January 1, 2025. Legislation like House Bills 4255 and 5370 were put forth to improve safety around emergency scenes. HB4255 […]
Illinois Humanities director: Arts and culture ‘weave our civic fabric’
The executive director of Illinois Humanities said the group’s focus is on making sure the arts and humanities are central to the state and available to everybody. “You can’t have a state that’s just and creative and connected without the humanities,” said Gabrielle Lyon. The head...
Company That Owns Illinois Pizza Huts Files for Bankruptcy
The struggle continues for many food franchises as a company that owns many Pizza Hut locations in Illinois has reportedly filed for bankruptcy. Nation's Restaurant News reported today that EYM Pizza L.P. has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the eastern district of Texas Monday. They said this pizza company "operates units in the South and Midwest". According to their corporate site, that includes Pizza Hut locations in Illinois.
Wisconsin Alliant Energy workers return home after helping with Illinois tornado cleanup efforts
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Dozens of Alliant Energy workers from Wisconsin returned home this weekend after helping with tornado cleanup efforts in Illinois, the energy company reported on Monday. After 25 confirmed tornadoes touched down in Chicago and surrounding areas last week, ComEd, an energy company serving northern Illinois, requested...
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