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Missouri children are losing Medicaid coverage at rate that is alarming pediatricians
The state’s Medicaid rolls are down by roughly 136,000 kids since June 2023, and Missouri’s worst-in-nation processing delays make it arduous to re-enroll — causing many to miss doctor’s appointments, prescriptions. Dr. Maya Moody, a community pediatrician in St. Louis, knows a new month has begun...
St. Louis is a car town. But city leaders are pushing plans that could change that
St. Louis is dominated by cars, as they’re the main mode of transportation for most residents in the region. 2022 data from the American Community Survey shows nearly 70% of workers in the city drive to work alone in their vehicle. That figure is almost 10 percentage points higher for the entire metropolitan area.
16-year-old shot while committing robbery in Soulard, police say
ST. LOUIS — Police say a teen was shot when he and three other people attempted to rob two people in a car in Soulard Saturday morning. The 16-year-old boy was dropped off at a hospital in critical condition. Police responded to Soulard where two victims described being approached...
1 dead after single car crash on I-170
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - One person is dead Sunday following a single-car crash on Interstate-170. The crash happened before 1 p.m. in the Northbound lanes of I-170 near St. Charles Rock Road. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a black SUV rolled over and off of the northbound lanes and then struck a tree.
Man charged with murdering girlfriend in Dutchtown
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A 40-year-old man is charged with fatally shooting his girlfriend on Friday in Dutchtown. St. Louis prosecutors have charged Derrick A. Smith, of St. Louis, with first-degree murder, armed criminal action and unlawful possession of a firearm in the death of the 38-year-old victim, who has not been identified publicly.
2024 Countdown to IUFB Kickoff: 41 Days (Lanell Carr Jr.)
Welcome, Hoosier fans to the 2024 Hoosier Huddle Countdown! Over the next 100 days the Hoosier Huddle staff will feature every player on the 2024 roster in anticipation of the season opener on August 31st against the FIU Golden Panthers. Today, we look at veteran defensive lineman Lanell Carr Jr.
Metro Boomin Announces Special One-Night Only ‘& Friends’ Show In His Hometown
Metro Boomin is gearing up for a special, one-night only show in his hometown of St. Louis, MO, entitled “Metro Boomin and Friends.”. The producer shared the news on Friday (July 19), and the event will be held at The Pageant in the Gateway City on Monday, July 29.
Urban League opens its Entrepreneurship and Women’s Business Center
The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis celebrated the opening of its Entrepreneurship and Women’s Business Center on Monday July 15, 2024, in a historic building constructed in 1920. The history of the Women’s Business Center dates to 1999 – and Maureen E. Brinkley, SBA regional director, has been...
Cardinals reconsider Paul Goldschmidt’s cleanup role amid offensive struggles
The Cardinals are facing offensive struggles, particularly with Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado. Goldschmidt's average is at .230 with 13 home runs, while Arenado is hitting .270. Despite a lineup change in June, Goldschmidt's performance remains subpar, calling for another adjustment to move him from the cleanup spot. Paul Goldschmidt...
Blues Add Potential Trade Deadline Chips in Faksa & Suter
The St. Louis Blues haven’t made any huge moves this summer. The most impactful move general manager Doug Armstrong has made so far is locking in Pavel Buchnevich to a new six-year contract extension. But he has also made some plays around the fringes that could hint at his plans for the team in 2024-25. In two cases, Radek Faksa and Ryan Suter, he brought in former Dallas Stars players who could become trade chips at the deadline. It might feel early to be talking about the deadline, but for a team that seems to be in rebuilding move, these two additions could be shrewd moves to build a better future for the franchise.
Traveler Shares Video of Disgusting Bed Bugs in a Missouri Motel
It may not be the greatest fear while traveling, but it's at least a top 5. A traveler just shared video of disgusting bed bugs they encountered when they stopped for the night at a Missouri motel. Since this is a YouTube short, there's not a lot of context for...
Leadership Missouri Focuses on Workforce, Tech During UCM Lee’s Summit Visit
Workforce and technology training were the topics of the day as members of the Missouri Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Missouri program toured the University of Central Missouri (UCM) Lee's Summit at Missouri Innovation Campus (MIC) on July 17. The Leadership Missouri program aims to foster leadership skills in individuals...
These leaders reinvest in other women’s success; a statewide nonprofit says they define the ‘Greater Missouri Woman’
This year’s Greater Missouri Leadership Foundation Women of the Year roster has a distinctly Kansas City flavor. Three of the four honorees at Wednesday’s luncheon event at CPKC Stadium are Kansas City women who lead within their industries and community. The list of awards and recipients includes: Civic Leader of the Year — Dr. DeAngela The post These leaders reinvest in other women’s success; a statewide nonprofit says they define the ‘Greater Missouri Woman’ appeared first on Startland News.
Messenger: A disturbing twist in the case of security guards who tackled BJC patient
ST LOUIS — Lawsuits sometimes become living, breathing things. They transform into something quite a bit different than when they were filed. So it is with Hughie Robinson vs. Barnes-Jewish Hospital.
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