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Death toll grows: Listeria outbreak tied to deli meat; illness reported in Missouri
More illnesses and deaths have been reported due to a massive contamination of deli meats. It is now the largest listeria outbreak in 13 years, according to a statement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Illnesses have been reported over the past several weeks in Missouri and 17...
Mo. daycare operators say state hearing on subsidy problems may be too late
ST. LOUIS—The decision announced this week to call a special state legislative committee hearing to investigate problems the state of Missouri has processing applications for child care subsidies to parents and delays in payments to childcare providers was welcome news to longtime service providers. “I’m glad that they are...
Poll: Where Missouri voters stand on abortion rights, gaming, a higher minimum wage
In a recent survey, 52% of likely Missouri voters said they support amending the state constitution to enshrine the right to an abortion, according to a poll released Thursday. Support was highest among Democrats, women — especially those ages 18-44 — and among those with higher incomes and a college education. Regionally, support was highest in the St. Louis and Kansas City areas. ...
Swimming & Diving Raises Cancer Research Funds in “Swim Across America”
ST. LOUIS – Members of the Saint Louis University swimming and diving team recently participated in the ninth annual Swim Across America-St. Louis Open Water Swim fundraiser for cancer research at Innsbrook Resort's Alpine Lake. Swim Across America-St. Louis is an open-water swim race that has raised more than $1.6 million for its beneficiary, Siteman Cancer Center. Each year the event hosts more than 550 swimmers as well as volunteers, spectators, supporters, and special guests such as medal-winning Olympians to "Make Waves to Fight Cancer." The Billikens fared very well in their fundraising effort, finishing with $3,198 for local cancer...
St. Louis County issues Endangered Person Advisory for 26-year-old
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – The St. Louis County Police have placed an Endangered Person Advisory for a 26-year-old man. Letez Mayfield left his residence on Glen Garry Road in the Glasgow Village neighborhood around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. The report states he left on foot. According to police, Mayfield is on the autism spectrum and […]
Union man facing five years in prison over drug possession
FRANKLIN CO, Mo (News First) – A man from Union was arrested Wednesday afternoon in Franklin County and is now facing five new criminal charges. According to the arrest report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 28-year-old Kelsey Jobin is being held in the Franklin County Jail and faces two counts of possessing dangerous drugs, driving under the influence and illegal marijuana possession, plus failure to appear in court for tampering with a motor vehicle and committing property damage. No other details on what led to Jobin’s arrest were released.
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