(AP) — The U.S. flu season is off to an unusually fast start, adding to an autumn mix of viruses that have been filling hospitals and doctor waiting rooms. Reports of flu are already high in 17 states, and the hospitalization rate hasn’t been this high this early since the 2009 swine flu pandemic, accordingContinue reading "U.S. flu season off to a fast start as other viruses spread"
When Claudia Siegel got a stomach bug earlier this year, she reached out to her primary care doctor to prescribe something to relieve her diarrhea. The Philadelphia resident was surprised when she received an online message informing her that because she hadn’t visited her doctor in more than three years, she was no longer aContinue reading "Haven’t seen your doctor in a few years? You may need to find a new one"
A judge has issued a preliminary injunction halting parts of a new Missouri law that puts limits on what can be done to help register voters and reach out to absentee voters. Cole County Circuit Judge Jon Beetem sided with the League of Women Voters of Missouri and the state chapter of the NAACP inContinue reading "Judge halts provisions of new Missouri voting law about giving help"
On Sunday evening, the Kansas City Chiefs will host the Tennessee Titans in a game essential to both teams’ hopes to enter the NFL playoffs with the best record in their conference. With Election Day approaching on Tuesday, Republican U.S. Senate candidate Eric Schmitt is targeting the enormous hometown audience expected to tune in withContinue reading "Schmitt pays $75,000 for ad during Chiefs game to close out Missouri Senate race"
On Sunday evening, the Kansas City Chiefs will host the Tennessee Titans in a game essential to both teams’ hopes to enter the NFL playoffs with the best record in …
In the first four months of Missouri’s fiscal year, the state earned $42.8 million in interest for the general revenue fund, more than in the past two full years combined. The enormous increase is due to two factors — a record surplus in the fund and the rapid rise in interest rates. On Tuesday, voters will beContinue reading "Ballot measures put state investments, National Guard before voters"
In the first four months of Missouri’s fiscal year, the state earned $42.8 million in interest for the general revenue fund, more than in the past two full years combined. …
The federal government, not state political leaders, initiated an investigation of the care Freeman Health Services in Joplin provided after a denying a woman an emergency abortion, a Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services spokeswoman said Monday. On Aug. 2, Mylissa Farmer came to the emergency room at Freeman Health after her water broke just beforeContinue reading "Missouri hospital that denied emergency abortion is being investigated by federal officials"
The federal government, not state political leaders, initiated an investigation of the care Freeman Health Services in Joplin provided after a denying a woman an emergency abortion, a Missouri Department of Health …
Voting has never been more important. The future well-being of our state and nation may very well depend on voters making informed decisions on Nov. 8. It is imperative voters know where candidates stand on the issues that matter most. But a candidate’s positions on issues don’t form in a vacuum or emerge out ofContinue reading "Opinion: Vote. The future of our state and nation is riding on it"
Voting has never been more important. The future well-being of our state and nation may very well depend on voters making informed decisions on Nov. 8. It is imperative voters …
In a move highlighting a growing divide among Black leaders and organizations in Missouri over a push to legalize marijuana, Mayor Tishaura Jones announced Tuesday that she would oppose the measure appearing on the Nov. 8 ballot as Amendment 3. While she supports legalization, Jones said, she doesn’t support etching what she believes is aContinue reading "Jones announces opposition to recreational marijuana amendment"
In a move highlighting a growing divide among Black leaders and organizations in Missouri over a push to legalize marijuana, Mayor Tishaura Jones announced Tuesday that she would oppose the …
It’s fall again, meaning shorter days, cooler temperatures, and open enrollment for Affordable Care Act marketplace insurance — sign-ups begin this week for coverage that starts Jan. 1, 2023. Even though much of the coverage stays the same from year to year, there are a few upcoming changes that consumers should note this fall, especiallyContinue reading "Enrollment for marketplace health plans is opening; here’s what you need to know"
It’s fall again, meaning shorter days, cooler temperatures, and open enrollment for Affordable Care Act marketplace insurance — sign-ups begin this week for coverage that starts Jan. 1, 2023. Even …
Average wait times for Missouri Medicaid applicants fell in September below the federally allowed maximum for the first time in nearly a year. According to Missouri’s Department of Social Services’ most recent publicly-available data, the state took 41 days on average to process a Medicaid application in September for the eligibility group which includes low-income children, pregnantContinue reading "Medicaid application wait times average 41 days, the lowest in nearly a year"
Average wait times for Missouri Medicaid applicants fell in September below the federally allowed maximum for the first time in nearly a year. According to Missouri’s Department of Social Services’ …
Some cities and states are trying to boost Black homeownership, which dropped to a 60-year low even before the economic turmoil wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic. Black homeownership fell in …
A new report released this week documents the impact of COVID-19 on student performance in Missouri, with test scores for math and reading dropping from pre-pandemic levels. The National Assessment …
The first time St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones publicly spoke about the tragic shooting at Central Visual and Performing Arts High School, it was just hours after a shooter took …
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