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Missouri children are losing Medicaid coverage at rate that is alarming pediatricians
Dr. Maya Moody, a community pediatrician in St. Louis, knows a new month has begun when her clinic’s billing department runs patients’ names and she hears about the children no longer covered by Medicaid. One of those patients, now 3 years old and deaf in one ear, was...
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.
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 […]
Man, 64, accused of fatally shooting his brother in St. Louis City
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A 64-year-old man is facing charges in connection with a fatal shooting that happened Sunday afternoon in the Kingsway East neighborhood. Gregory Allen is charged with first-degree murder, armed criminal action and unlawful possession of a firearm. The charges were announced Monday afternoon.
Marathon Pipe Line Makes $20,000 Donation
Maraton Pipe Line — a subsidiary of MPLX — recently made a $20,000 donation to Riverbed Family Ministries (FRM) in Wood River, Ill. The investment will provide resources and support services to children, individuals and families who have experienced trauma due to violence, addiction, poverty and homelessness, the company noted in a statement.
STLCC And SIUE Sign Nursing Articulation Agreement
EDWARDSVILLE - St. Louis Community College (STLCC) and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) have established an articulation agreement to create a seamless transfer pathway for students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). This collaboration aims to enhance educational opportunities for nursing students in the region. The agreement streamlines...
SIUE clerical workers ratify new contract that includes average 15.5 percent pay raises, back pay
After more than 600 days of contentious contract negotiations, Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville (SIUE) clerical workers, represented by AFSCME Local 2887, and the university have ratified a new four-year contract that includes an average 15.5 percent pay raise and backpay. Local 2887 President and Chief Steward Amy Bodenstab said...
One Cruises Through Alton: Solar-Powered Vehicles Race Across U.S. in 2024 Challenge
ALTON — The Illini Solar Car drew attention on Monday morning, July 22, 2024, as it navigated through Alton and made a notable turn at the Clark Bridge. This event is part of the national annual racing challenge, a competition featuring solar-powered vehicles traveling across the U.S. The solar...
Alton Post 126 teams with tournament action over the weekend
-0- Alton Post 126 won the District 22 Senior Legion tournament title yesterday (SUN). Alton and Highland Post 439 split a pair of games at the legion tourney Sunday and now both teams advance to the 5th Division tournament later this week. Alton (15-17) will be hosting that 5th Division tourney at the Bethalto Sports Complex.
Police investigate pharmacy break-ins
With at least a half-dozen pharmacy break-ins in recent days around southern Illinois, investigators are looking at bringing in help from the feds to crack the case. On Tuesday of last week, the WellCreek Pharmacy in Bethalto was hit at about 2:30am. They only took drugs – the cash was left alone.
'This is a very emotional issue:' Metro East leaders respond to flood damage
CAHOKIA HEIGHTS, Ill — The Bi-State saw a lot of rain last week, especially in the Metro East. For one St. Clair County community, last week's flooding just adds to a problem they've faced for years. Residents in Cahokia Heights continue to deal with flooding and raw sewage because...
Brooklyn, IL – Two Hurt in Auto Accident on IL Rte 3 at Canal St
Brooklyn, IL (July 21, 2024) – A child and adult were hurt in a crash that closed down Illinois Route 3 for several hours on Friday afternoon in St. Clair County. A car and semi-truck crashed in Brooklyn near the area of Canal Street and the McKinley Bridge. The child and adult were airlifted from the scene. Illinois State Police also responded to the scene. However, they did not release any additional information regarding the crash or the severity of the child and adult’s injuries.
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.
Gov. Pritzker, Illinois Democratic leaders endorse Kamala Harris for president
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and state Democratic Party leaders endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president Monday, one day after President Joe Biden announced he was dropping out of the 2024 presidential race and endorsed Harris himself.
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