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Missouri uses money, laws to push evidence-based reading instruction
A Missouri law adopted in 2022 requires that all public school elementary students get reading instruction that has proved “highly likely to be effective" (Getty Images). If you drop into an elementary reading lesson, you might see kids learning about the long U sound, building their vocabulary or practicing how to read aloud without sounding like robots.
Cardinals-Braves game is postponed because of rain, doubleheader planned for Saturday
ATLANTA (AP) — The game between the St. Louis Cardinals and Atlanta Braves originally scheduled for Friday night was postponed because of persistent rain. The Cardinals, who are in second place in the NL Central, and the Braves, who are second in the NL East, will play a split doubleheader on Saturday at Truist Park. The first pitch for the opener has been scheduled for 1 p.m., and the nightcap will begin at 7:20 p.m., though there is more rain in the forecast.
Juvenile court reduces charge for teen accused of beating girl in north St. Louis County
A 15-year-old girl has been charged with second-degree assault for beating another girl near Hazelwood East High School, and will now be under court supervision for at least six months and will complete community service.
Seven candidates are running in the Republican primary for Missouri’s 3rd Congressional District
Seven candidates are running in the Republican primary election for Missouri’s 3rd Congressional District on August 6, 2024. Three lead in media attention, endorsements, and fundraising: Justin Hicks (R), Bob Onder (R), and Kurt Schaefer (R). Incumbent Blaine Luetkemeyer (R) is not running for re-election. Luetkemeyer was first elected...
On Your Side Investigation: Customers demand refunds from Strafford, Mo., deck company
STRAFFORD, Mo. (KY3): Customers tell On Your Side they imagined these hot summer nights outside on their new deck. They paid thousands, waited more than a year, and still had nothing. And now, their old, dilapidated decks are falling apart. They contacted Ashley Reynolds to share their story so that...
The Rep's new artistic leader aims to recapture old St. Louis friends and lure new ones
When leaders of the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis announced an emergency fundraiser late last year and shortened the troupe’s season midstream, the theater’s immediate future seemed cloudy. But the nonprofit theater show signs of getting back on track. It successfully closed its “Rally for the Rep” campaign,...
Kansas, Missouri clergy argue rise of white Christian nationalism poses threat to democracy
OLATHE, Kansas — The Rev. Bobby Love of Second Baptist Church endorsed a campaign Thursday to awaken Americans to the threat of white Christian nationalism and press for wider appreciation of how democracy could be damaged by a movement intent on undermining inclusive communities. “Together we must reject the notion of placing one race above […] The post Kansas, Missouri clergy argue rise of white Christian nationalism poses threat to democracy appeared first on Missouri Independent.
Diseases hurting Missouri apple growers 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. Two of the most infectious diseases he’s battling in his orchard are called bitter rot and fire blight.
Missouri high court clears way for woman's release after 43 years in prison
The Missouri Supreme Court has cleared the way for the release of a Missouri woman whose murder conviction was overturned after she served 43 years in prison, but she still remained in custody as of Thursday evening.Sandra Hemme's lawyers say Republian Attorney General Andrew Bailey's Office's is disregarding the ruling and is directing the Department of Corrections not to release Hemme, CBS affiliate KCTV reported.A circuit court judge ruled last month that Hemme's attorneys showed evidence of her "actual innocence," and an appeals court ruled she should be freed while her case is reviewed.But Hemme's immediate freedom has been complicated...
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