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BJC Health System Recognized in Over 80 Clinical Excellence Categories
St. Louis-based BJC Health System, which recently integrated Saint Luke’s Health System, has received 86 recognitions, including national recognition in 11 specialties from one of its hospitals. In January, Saint Luke’s Health System and BJC Health System of St. Louis officially integrated, uniting both systems in a deal valued...
Thelma's Kitchen, Kansas City's first pay-it-forward cafe, reopens on Troost Avenue
After more than two years of renovations, Thelma's Kitchen and Reconciliation Services is returning to its original home at 31st Street and Troost Avenue. The pay-it-forward cafe, which opened in 2018, has been closed to in-person dining since March 2020. "It'll be so nice to feed people a meal and...
NL Central Gambling Report: Contenders Closing On the Brewers
Cardinals and Pirates Putting Pressure on the Brewers in the NL Central Race. It wasn’t too long ago that it looked like the Milwaukee Brewers were running away with the National League Central Division title. However, when looking at the NL Central Gambling Report Card, the St. Louis Cardinals and Pittsburgh Pirates threaten to make a race of it.
Carthage woman charged in connection to daughter-in-law’s murder
MIAMI COUNTY, Kan. — A Carthage woman is charged with helping her son cover-up and evade authorities in her daughter-in-law’s murder. Kansas prosecutors charged Heather McJunkins, 46, with one count of obstructing apprehension or prosecution, and one count of interference with a law enforcement officer by concealing or destroying evidence of a felony.
VIDEO: Black leaders ditching Illinois Democrats, stand with GOP state's attorney candidate
(The Center Square) – Some Black leaders from the Chicago area are urging others to ditch Democrats and vote Republican. After Wednesday’s GOP breakfast outside the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee Wednesday, Republican Cook County State’s Attorney candidate Bob Fioretti made his case to the media that he will bring back law and order. “You can’t bring businesses to the county unless we have safety in our streets, safety in...
Tensions erupt at Jefferson City Council meeting when questions arise over staffing study
Tensions erupt at a Jefferson City Council meeting as one councilman raises concern about an ongoing staffing study. The Matrix Consulting Group was hired in June of 2023 to perform a staffing organization study for $145,000. Councilman Andrew Mealy originally said that price tag was too high and again raised his concerns as the city council took up new business at its Monday night meeting.
'Never stop looking': Missing Columbia man found dead, family and police confirm
Police have confirmed that a Columbia man who went missing in October 2022 has been found dead. Jason Washington's body was found on June 7, according to his wife, Tamitra Williams. She announced it on the Bring Jason Washington Home Facebook page, which she created to source tips to find him.
MWSU Nursing students achieve 100 percent pass rate in Spring 2024
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) The Missouri Western State University Nursing Program announced that their Nursing Students gained a new achievement during the Spring 2024 semester. According to a post on the program's Facebook page, "100 percent NCLEX pass rate, AGAIN! We are thrilled to announce that our Spring 2024 cohort has achieved a 100 percent NCLEX pass rate! This incredible accomplishment adds to the MWSU Nursing Department's growing Dynasty. Welcome to the field, newly licensed nurses! Your hard work and dedication have truly paid off!"
Dangerous Flash Flooding in the Ozarks Wednesday Morning
Heavy rains led to flash flooding in the Springfield metro area and other parts of the Ozarks Wednesday morning. The National Weather Service says between 4 and 7 inches of rain had fallen in western Taney County by 7:00am Wednesday. We had reports Roark Valley Road was closed in the...
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