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Jobs picture in St. Louis-area bright so far this summer, with leisure and hospitality seeing growth in region
Jerome Katz, Professor of Business at Chaifetz School of Business at SLU joined Total Information A.M. to discuss the jobs picture in the St. Louis-region and nationally says so far this summer, and a few sectors are seeing growth.
Unite With Us Day displays value of volunteerism
The inaugural Unite With Us Day, a community-wide day of service to help our neighbors was a success! United Way of Greater St. Louis (UWGSL) united volunteers on Saturday, June 22, 2024 across the region, including several UWGSL supporters, board members, Leadership Givers, staff and United Way safety net partners.
Payment backlog leaves Missouri child care providers desperate, on the brink of closing
This spring, the state of Missouri owed Kimberly Luong Nichols $5,000 in backlogged payments for children at her Kansas City daycare who were part of a state subsidy program. For four years, she’s operated a licensed daycare inside her home, where she currently serves 10 children. Luong Nichols stopped drawing a salary last summer to […] The post Payment backlog leaves Missouri child care providers desperate, on the brink of closing appeared first on Missouri Independent.
Ex-Principal Sentenced for Orchestrating Murder of Pregnant Teacher Girlfriend
The twisted tale of betrayal and murder climaxed as former principal Cornelius Green was sentenced for masterminding the ruthless killing of pregnant teacher girlfriend, Jocelyn Peters. The case, teeming with sordid details, has shocked many, revealing a grim plot unleashed by jealousy and desperation. The Crime That Shook a Community.
Which outstanding 2024 Cardinals deserve an extension?
I'll start by saying this is one of my favorite cover photos that I've used in any article. Just look at how happy these two are!. Anyway, now for the important stuff. Let's talk about contract extensions. An organization that extends a player who is in arbitration or pre-arbitration a...
St. Louis County police using text tool to survey 911 callers
A new texting tool is giving the St. Louis County Police Department better information about how its 911 dispatchers are doing. The department has always sought feedback from people who call 911. Prior to April, the Bureau of Communications would mail about 600 postcards yearly, with about 10% of recipients responding.
Cardinals Minor League Notebook – July 5, 2024
The St. Louis Cardinals system went 3-3 on the Fourth of July. The Cardinal Nation’s Player of the Day, Max Rajcic, tossed eight innings of one run ball with nine strikeouts for Springfield. Other standouts include Luken Baker, Thomas Saggese, Jeremy Rivas, Jimmy Crooks, Lizandro Espinoza and Keiverson Ramirez.
Heavy Rain, Winds Hit Southeastern Missouri as Flood Warnings Persist in St. Louis
Southeastern Missouri – An area of thunderstorms has been moving slowly east over southeastern Missouri since the Fourth of July, bringing heavy rainfall and the potential for flash flooding through early Friday morning. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Paducah, Kentucky, reports that while the storms may briefly become...
Dean’s List | President’s List | Radiology
CENTRALIA, IL – Congratulations to the full- and part-time students on the Kaskaskia College Dean’s List for the spring 2024 semester. This list includes full-time students who completed 12 or more college-level semester credits during the semester and part-time students who completed six or more college-level semester credits during the semester while maintaining a 3.5 or higher grade point average.
Eureka Fire names Barthelmass next chief; Brown set to retire
The Eureka Fire Protection District will have a new chief by the end of this year. Board of Directors members voted unanimously June 27 to name Assistant Chief Scott Barthelmass the successor to Chief Greg Brown, who will retire later this year, said Pat Feder, Board of Directors chairman. “I...
Tony Adams school supply drive happening Saturday
CAHOKIA HEIGHTS, Ill. (First Alert 4) - Every year, thousands of kids head back to school in the St. Louis metro and the Metro East. Some families struggle to get the everyday essentials necessary for learning. On Saturday, New York Jets safety and Metro East native Tony Adams is hosting...
Urbana doctor explains the rise in at-risk ZIP codes for lead exposure
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — The Illinois Department of Public Health is casting a wider net for possible at-risk children when it comes to lead throughout Central Illinois. One Urbana doctor says not to panic, but to be aware of what this means for young children in the areas at risk. As of Monday, IDPH added […]
Man struck and killed by pickup in Royal Heights Neighborhood, was lighting fireworks in roadway
JOPLIN, Mo. (KOAM) — About 9:50 p.m. Thursday evening on Utica Ave near Brownell Ave in Royal Heights a male pedestrian was struck by a pickup alerting Joplin E-911.
Abortion surveillance isn’t new but monitoring has increased post Dobbs, activists say
Abortion surveillance is something former President Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee for president, has said is up to states. But for abortion providers and advocates, surveillance and monitoring by anti-abortion activists has long been the reality. And post-Dobbs many states are actively trying to expand government surveillance. “There is a lot of confusion in our patient population […] The post Abortion surveillance isn’t new but monitoring has increased post Dobbs, activists say appeared first on Maine Morning Star.
Several metro counties under Flood Warning for the area
Several counties in the metro area are under an area flood warning until 8 p.m. today. Kansas and Missouri residents in Johnson, Leavenworth, Miami, Wyandotte, Jackson, and Cass counties should be aware of a flood warning in effect. The warning encompasses these areas and should be taken seriously to ensure safety.
Philo Exchange Bank President named 2024 Banker of the Year
AMELIA ISLAND, FL – During their Salute to Leadership Program at their annual conference, Illinois Bankers Association (IBA) awarded Kevin Rogers, President and CEO of Philo Exchange Bank, with the 2024 Banker of the Year Award. This annual award is the highest honor the IBA bestows on an individual...
Two Years After the Highland Park Shooting, Illinois Senators Continue to Fight for Gun Control
The 2020 Fourth of July Highland Park, Illinois parade shooting had a profound impact, and two years later the incident still very much alive. U.S. Tammy Duckworth and local officials gathered with the community to remember the seven victims, Katie Goldstein, Irina and Kevin McCarthy, Stephen Straus, Jacki Lovi Sundheim, Nicolás Toledo, and Eduardo Uvaldo.
Illinois quick hits: Fireworks death reported; Chicago NASCAR race this weekend
Fireworks death reported An Illinois man is dead after handling a firework on the Fourth of July. ABC 7 reports Chicago police were called to a residence on the city’s northwest side where they found the body of Earl Lory. The 34-year-old man sustained trauma to the body after handling a firework. Details about the accident have not been made available. Chicago NASCAR race this weekend ...
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