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St. Louis mayor vetoes charter modernization bill
The St. Louis Board of Aldermen will not undergo a name change in November. Mayor Tishaura Jones on Friday vetoed a bill that would have modernized language in the city charter. Among other changes, it would have renamed the Board of Aldermen to the St. Louis City Council. The objection...
What to do in the Lou: Weekend events Aug. 24-25
ST. LOUIS — From experiencing different cultures to trying new food, there are several events happening in the St. Louis area this weekend, Aug. 24-25. Festival of Nations. The largest multicultural event in the region returns to Tower Grove Park this Saturday and Sunday, hosted by the International Institute of St. Louis.
FOX 2 and St. Louis 11 host career day at Busch Stadium for teens
FOX 2 and St. Louis 11 are hosting a career day at Busch Stadium on September 12th, featuring a pre-game panel on careers in sports and media and a college fair with representatives from schools across the Midwest.
Blues sign young defenseman prospect to entry-level deal
The Blues have signed defenseman Quinton Burns to a three-year entry-level contract, per a team release. Financial terms were not disclosed. Burns, 19, has done well in tough minutes on a mediocre Kingston Frontenacs team in the Ontario Hockey League the past couple of years. A St. Louis third-round pick in 2023, Burns recorded six goals, 29 assists, 35 points and 120 PIMs in 58 games for Kingston in 2023-24, all career highs.
Multiple sclerosis appears to protect against Alzheimer’s disease
People with multiple sclerosis (MS) are far less likely than those without the condition to have the molecular hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. The discovery suggests a new avenue of research through which to seek Alzheimer’s treatments,...
Mercy announces grants for St. Louis community programs
Mercy is providing $500,000 in grants to nearly 30 organizations serving children and elderly, homeless and uninsured people across five states. The purpose of Mercy’s grants is to provide support for community-based programs consistent with Mercy’s mission and vision that align with an identified community health need. Mercy Caritas (Latin for “charity”) is in its 36th year.
The Athletic’s Blues insider Jeremy Rutherford
JR joins the show to talk about the big moves from the Blues to start the week, the expectations for Broberg and Holloway considering their age and potential, how much of a win Broberg could be in the long-term, how this deal developed over the week, the way that the agents got involved, how Holloway was convinced about this move, where JR thinks the line combinations with go, how important the depth is going forward and the competitions for the final spots on the blue line.
Kyler Murray: Let people sleep on us, I know what we’re capable of doing
The Cardinals are coming off back-to-back 4-13 seasons and they have been to the playoffs once in the last eight seasons, so it’s not a great surprise that there have been few predictions of big success coming their way in 2024. Low expectations aren’t a problem for quarterback Kyler...
Assistance League taps Sandy Thal to lead
Assistance League of St. Louis (ALSTL) has elected Sandy Thal as its president for the 2024-25 fiscal year. Thal, a Town and Country resident and a native of St. Louis, earned a Master’s Degree from Maryville University in 2014 and has served on the ALSTL board of directors and in other leadership roles since 2017.
Missouri Faces Extreme Heat: Safety Tips for Athletes and Residents
Springfield, MO – Missouri is bracing for an intense heatwave as temperatures rise into the 90s, with heat index values expected to reach between 100 and 105 degrees. The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a heat advisory for southeast Kansas and portions of southwest and west-central Missouri from noon to 9 p.m. today.
Eastern Iowa, Missouri Face Heat Advisory Until 8PM as Temperatures Reach Dangerous Levels
Davenport, IA – A heat advisory is in effect today from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. for parts of eastern Iowa and northeast Missouri, with heat indices expected to reach around 100 degrees. Residents are urged to take precautions during this period to avoid heat-related illnesses. The National Weather...
Missouri Highway Patrol Warns About School’s Most Dangerous Hour
It's hard to believe that we're so far through the summer months that Missouri is within a couple of weeks of back-to-school activities. That's one reason why the Missouri Highway Patrol has issued some stern reminders about the best ways to keep your kids safe and the "most dangerous hour" during that time.
Missouri prisoners wait 1 year on average for court-ordered mental health treatment
The number of people languishing in Missouri jails in need of court-ordered mental health treatment currently stands at 344 — and the wait time for a hospital bed averages one year. That’s up from 254 people this time last year, according to Missouri Department of Mental Health data provided to The Independent. A spokeswoman for the department said that because the agency’s inpatient beds are at capacity, the number of people waiting in jails for treatment will continue...
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