Aggregator

Ben Poremba’s beloved Nixta is back, blending bold flavors, whimsical design, and a laid-back coastal vibe.

A man faces felony charges after a crash led to another man's shooting death earlier this month in north St. Louis County.

Judge Bruce Hilton said the attorneys' arguments were "not sitting well with this court" and denied the request to reduce Gantt's bond.

From St. Louis Business Journal: by Les Sterman, former director of the East-West Gateway Council of Governments The proposed extension of the MetroLink light rail system known as the Green Line has been described as affordable for the city of St. Louis, transformational for the surrounding neighborhoods and providing economic benefits vastly outweighing its costs. […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) led colleagues in urging Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure to provide guidance to states on expanding coverage for fertility services, including in vitro fertilization (IVF), through their benchmark plans before the end of 2024. In the Senators’ letter, Duckworth and Booker also emphasized the importance of making fertility treatments more accessible and affordable in response to the challenges posed by legal restrictions following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, particularly in states like Alabama, where legal challenges to IVF access have emerged. “Despite significant advances in the medical treatment of infertility, such as IVF, access to and affordability of this care is severely lacking in the U.S. Costs for a single cycle of IVF have recently been estimated to range from $15,000 to $20,000 on average and can exceed $30,000. Unfortunately,

Continue Reading

CHICAGO - New perinatal doula and lactation consultant services are now available to pregnant and postpartum individuals who are enrolled in the Illinois Medicaid program, further expanding maternal and child health coverage, a core priority for the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS). Certified doulas are trained professionals who provide a range of physical, educational and emotional supports to pregnant and birthing individuals throughout their pregnancy, birth and postpartum experience with a goal of improving health outcomes for birthing people and infants. Lactation consultants are healthcare professionals who provide breastfeeding education and support and can assist parents with any questions or challenges with breastfeeding. “Here in Illinois, we're committed to ensuring every mother, regardless of race, income, or zip code, has access to the care they deserve," said Governor JB Pritzker. "By expanding Medicaid to include doula and lactation

Continue Reading

A 25-year-old St. Louis woman was sentenced on Thursday to seven years in prison for killing her girlfriend's friend during a fight.

From St. Louis Business Journal:  All of the potential tenant spots at University City’s Market at Olive development has been spoken for, the developer of the project said Wednesday after grocery store chain Dierbergs closed on the property that will be its future store. At this point, every one of the potential retail spaces at […]

ALTON — The fourth annual gingerbread contest showcased the creative talents of local residents and brought festive cheer to the community. The free event, designed to engage children and adults alike, featured categories for K-5th graders, parents and kids, as well as adults competing individually and in groups. This year’s contest saw participation from three children in the K-5th category, one adult individual, three adult groups, and two parent-child combinations. Will Alford took first place in the K-5th category, followed by Isabella Black in second. In the Kid & Parent Group, Alicia and Roland claimed first place, with Lisa and Stella Black taking second. Dawn Herbst was awarded first place in the Adult Individual category. The Adult Group category saw Barry, Ellen, and Don take first place, with Lynn and Bryan in second, and Hannah and Caleb finishing third. Lyndsey Younger, the interim director of the Alton Park and Rec Department, expressed hope that the gingerbread

Continue Reading

WASHINGTON — A Kansas City, Missouri, man who pleaded guilty to entering the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, and expects a pardon from President-elect Donald Trump will be allowed to attend Trump’s inauguration, a federal judge ordered Thursday. U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan, who presided over Trump’s election subversion case in the District of […]

ALTON - Kieley Woods is the first-ever freshman to be recognized as an Art Fahrner-Edward Jones Remarkarkable Redbird of the Month. Woods has made her mark even though her time at Alton High has only been a few short months. She is a member of Upward Bound, a student group that focuses on preparing students for college and helps to give students confidence in public speaking. Kieley has appreciated the efforts of the group and being a part of visits to area colleges such as Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville and Harris Stowe University. She said that it has definitely opened her eyes to see different schools. Kieley is also a member of the A-Town Steppers, a Step Team that you will see perform during halftime of home Alton High School boys and girls basketball games. The team consists of 10 girls who practice on Mondays and Wednesdays and perform on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Check your Alton High boys and girls basketball schedules for when you may be able to see the A-Tow

Continue Reading

From Forbes:  2025 is almost upon us, and in the space of a few short years it feels like everything has changed in the workplace. After decades of college being promoted for every student, employers are now moving toward skills-first hiring that places a premium not on your college degree, but your actual skill set. […]

Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson has been named this year’s recipient of The National Guitar Museum’s Lifetime Achievement Award.“Alex’s playing has inspired countless guitarists to push the boundaries of what the…

Source

The father was found dead at a home on Baxter Heights Court.

​The press release said the identification is "tentative" until the St. Louis County Medical Examiner's Office has confirmed her identity.

From Leader Publications:  Work is well underway to remodel the building for Compass Health Network’s new integrated medical building at 1275 N. Truman Blvd. in Festus that used to house a grocery store. That work is expected to wrap up by March, said Sue Curfman, Compass’ senior vice president of regional corporate services in Jefferson […]

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Department said shortly after noon, a man entered their lobby and "suggested a possible injury" to his father in Manchester.