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Jury Awards $495M NEC Similac Lawsuit Payout Over Infant Formula Risks for Preemies
A St. Louis jury has ordered Abbott Laboratories to pay nearly half a billion dollars in damages to the family of a premature infant diagnosed with necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) from Similac, finding that the company failed to warn parents and the medical community about the potentially deadly side effects linked to it’s infant formula products.
Three IBEW/NECA Electrical Connection contractor projects earn honors in the AGC Keystone Awards
A sports venue, technology and health projects by IBEW/NECA Electrical Connection contractors are in the running for Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Missouri Keystone Awards. The projects were named finalists in the annual salute to construction excellence. The Electrical Connection is a partnership of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers...
New kosher deli planned to fill gap left by Kohn's closure
CREVE COEUR, Mo. — A new kosher deli plans to open in the wake of the closure earlier this month of St. Louis’ only full-service kosher deli, an organization involved said. Nate’s Kosher Deli will start operating with a soft launch at the site of the former Kohn’s...
Board of Trustees elects new members
The Washington University in St. Louis Board of Trustees has elected four new trustees to four-year terms, which took effect July 1. They are:. Christopher S. Boerner, AB ’93, chief executive officer at Bristol Myers Squibb. Anthony W. Ryan, partner, president and chief executive officer at Arrowstreet Capital. Kurt...
Local student named to dean’s list at Washington University in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Jeremy Choh of Stuttgart, was named to the dean’s list for the spring 2024 semester at Washington University in St. Louis. Choh is enrolled in the McKelvey School of Engineering. To qualify for the Dean’s List in the McKelvey School of Engineering, students must...
Voters in Missouri's 6th District say they never see Rep. Sam Graves. Does it even matter?
On a busy July day along Hannibal’s Main Street, the trolley that tours the birthplace of Mark Twain crept along as the historic district slowly filled with visitors. Preparing for business, Frank North organized novelty postcards in his shop, Becky’s Old Fashioned Ice Cream Parlor and Emporium. The shop’s namesake is the fictional Becky Thatcher from The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.
Republican candidates Bill Eigel, Will Scharf campaign for votes in Lee's Summit
LEE'S SUMMIT, Mo. — One of the biggest races on the ballot is for Missouri Governor and Attorney General. Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Eigel and Republican candidate for Attorney General Will Scharf held a campaign stop in Lee's Summit on Monday. Eigel says that, as governor, he would crack...
Watch Northern Lights Barely Visible Even from Northern Missouri
Thanks to a major solar storm that is underway as of this writing, you can barely see the Northern Lights which are visible even from parts of northern Missouri and there's video to prove it. Dan Bush from the Missouri Skies YouTube channel is running a live camera Monday night...
Strong to severe storms are possible on Tuesday
OTTUMWA, Iowa (KYOU) -We had a hot and humid start to the workweek across Southern Iowa and Northern Missouri with temperatures in the 80s and 90s. However, because of the high humidity, heat indexes were in the 90s and low 100s. Overnight we will have a partly cloudy sky with lows cooling into the upper 60s and low 70s.
‘Oh Say Can You Sing?’ Jacks Looking For Anthem Singers
If you've got the pipes, the 'Jacks are looking for you. The upcoming 2024-2025 season will be here before you know it and the hockey club is looking to fill its roster of National Anthem singers. The Granite City Lumberjacks put the notice looking for singers on social media. We...
Missouri hospital “sets record straight” regarding false information in recent political mailer
WEST PLAINS, Mo. (KY3) - A recent mailer sent to people across Missouri targets lawmakers who voted in favor of a senate bill. The legislation is intended to help get cheaper medications in rural areas, but the mailer claims it will give healthcare benefits to “illegal immigrants.”. Senate Bill...
Richard Swink of Granite City, IL
Richard Swink of Granite City, IL joined the Real Rock Army today … brought to you by Sievers Equipment and Sievers JCB!. Richard loves all the ‘real rock’ that KSHE plays. Richard really enjoys all the DJ’s. They really keep him going as he drives a lot...
A waiting game for St. Louis County senior tax freeze applications
While the St. Louis County Council has okayed an additional $600,000 to get the senior citizens property tax freeze program up and rolling, it’s still unclear as to when seniors will be able to apply for the benefit.
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