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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...
July known for hottest days ever in Missouri and Arkansas
JOPLIN, Mo. (KSNF) — So far this summer, dangerous heat has made weather headlines across America as multiple heatwaves pushed temperatures into the triple digits throughout much of the nation. When it comes to record-setting heat, the month of July is typically where you’ll find it. In fact, much of the U.S. has its hottest […]
Mercer County Fair officials announce Beef, Sheep and Goat Show winners
The Mercer County Fair in Princeton showcased impressive livestock exhibitions on Saturday and Friday. The event featured participants from various towns displaying their prized animals in beef, sheep, and goat categories. https://www.kttn.com/. This article was written by our Digital Correspondent, or the Artificial Intelligence engine Chat GPT (https://openai.com/). We provide...
Mercer County Health Department hosts open lab day August 16th
The Mercer County Health Department in Princeton is set to hold an open lab day next month. The event will take place on August 16th from 8 to 10 a.m. The open lab day will offer various tests at discounted rates. Available tests include:. A1C for $18.25. Lipid panel for...
Princeton woman airlifted to hospital after crashing on Highway E
An accident occurred on Highway E, six miles southeast of Princeton, Missouri, on July 19, 2024, at approximately 3:55 p.m. The collision involved a 2010 Chevrolet HHR and a 2023 GMC 3500. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash took place when the Chevrolet HHR, driven by Rachel...
Heartland community celebrates Kirksville boy's Heavenly Birthday
EDINA, Mo. — A Kirksville boy's heavenly birthday was celebrated in Knox County Sunday. Friends, family and community members gathered in Edina's city park for Parker Sizemore's fourth birthday party. Parker was fatally shot during a mass murder in a Kirksville apartment in December 2021. The party featured free...
Upcoming veterans events for August at Trenton VFW Post 919
Several events are scheduled for veterans in August 2024 to assist with VA paperwork, provide counseling, and offer additional support services. These events will be held at the Trenton VFW Post 919. Friday, August 2nd. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.: A Veterans Service Officer will be available to assist with...
Trenton sees cooler temperatures, near-normal rainfall in July
This month, temperatures in Trenton have averaged six degrees below normal for highs and 2.3 degrees below normal for lows, according to the latest data from the National Weather Service. High temperatures this month have averaged nearly 84 degrees, while low temperatures have averaged slightly over 65 degrees. These readings...
Cardinals agree to deal with possibly the best hitter of the draft
The Cardinals have reached agreement with shortstop JJ Wetherholt to a $6.9M bonus, according to Baseball America’s Carlos Collazo. Wetherholt’s first pro deal is slightly above the $6,823,700 slot value assigned to the seventh overall pick. Based on pre-draft rankings, St. Louis might’ve gotten a bit of a...
St. Louis Radio Personality Tammie Holland Dies At 53.
Tammie Holland, most recently a co-host of the “Real Breakfast Crew” on Roberts Metro Broadcasting St. Louis’ “Foxy 106.9 FM,” died Saturday after a three-year about with colon cancer that she publicly chronicled. She was 53. The company announced her death, saying “Tammie was more...
Retired MSD CEO receives six-figure payout for unused sick, vacation days
The retired head of the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District has come under fire for a generous perk that allowed him to collect tens of thousands of dollars for unused sick time – and that’s not all.
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