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Centene cancels in-person investor day in NYC, will be held virtually
The shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has prompted the Clayton-based managed health care giant to move the event online.
STL Themed Christmas Sweater?
Unifying St. Louis through public education
“What stands in the way becomes the way” is among the timeless perspectives of Marcus Aurelius. The mounting challenges now facing local school districts could reveal the elusive path toward unifying the city and county of St. Louis. Though the city and county have been separate since 1876, the ongoing municipal divide contributes to regional […]
Naturally Abstract Art Exhibit
Green Door Art Gallery presents Naturally Abstract, featuring paintings by Sheldon Johnson, mixed media paintings by De’Joneiro Jones, fiber art by Suzy Farren, sculptures by Lisa Hilton and jewelry by […]
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Someone hit my car yesterday
Missouri town ‘stamped’ on Christmas cards from around the world
NOEL, Mo. — Once a year, one southwest Missouri town changes its name. During the holidays, the McDonald County town of Noel becomes Noël. At the center of this "Christmas City” you'll find the post office, and with it the tradition of stamping festive postmarks on the envelopes of cards and letters. "You know what, [...]
Who could see a white Christmas? Map shows which areas have best chance of snow
AccuWeather analyzed historical weather data between 1991 and 2020 to determine which areas of the country have the best odds of seeing a snowy Christmas.
Man dead in hit-and-run accident in Ferguson, police searching for driver
Vehicle crashes into vacant building in north St. Louis
ST. LOUIS - A vehicle crashed into a vacant building Friday morning in north St. Louis, causing substantial damage to the structure. The single vehicle crash occurred on the 7900 block of North Broadway in the Baden neighborhood of north St. Louis. The building sustained serious damage from the crash but has been vacant for [...]
Telecom Industry ‘Think Tank’ Feebly Tries To Smear Community Owned Broadband
We’ve noted for decades how the U.S. broadband sector is a mess thanks to corruption and unchecked monopoly power working tirelessly to undermine U.S. telecom competition. The result is high prices, spotty access, slow speeds, and comically terrible customer service. Another way to put it is market failure. Caused by regulatory capture. In direct response, […]
Anthem won't implement anesthesia coverage time limit
A controversial policy that would have limited insurance coverage on anesthesia is no longer going into effect in Missouri, Anthem Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield confirmed Thursday.
The health insurance company previously announced it would be rolling out updated coverage in Missouri, New York, and the company's home state of Connecticut that would have capped anesthesia at an unstated time limit, leaving patients to pay out of pocket for any remaining anesthesia use. That change was set to take…
Normal heat loss in older brick homes?
Pedestrian killed by hit-and-run driver in Ferguson
The Missouri Highway Patrol said the 30-year-old Ferguson man died after being hit about 7:30 p.m. on West Florissant Avenue at Canfield Drive.
Sultan: What to do about rising utility costs?
There’s always tension between utilities with a monopoly on services and the residents who need them. But a consumer advocacy nonprofit fears the utility companies are heavily favored in Missouri.
Convenience store chain adds three new distribution centers, including St. Louis-area site
A gas station and convenience store chain has opened three new distribution centers – including one in the St. Louis area – to supply its more than 1,000 stores in the Midwest.
SLDC resumes funding for ARPA grants awarded to north St. Louis businesses
RGSD's Central Middle School to conduct classes online Friday
ST. LOUIS - The Riverview Gardens School District announced that Central Middle School will conduct classes online Friday after a water main break. According to the school district, a water main break occurred in the area and has disrupted the school's water supply, prompting the district to make the switch to virtual classes. All other [...]
Two-vehicle crash causes rollover, closes I-70 overnight
ST. LOUIS - A two-vehicle crash shut down I-70 eastbound near Jennings Station Road for a short time overnight Friday. The accident happened a little after midnight Friday night, causing one of the cars to roll over. There is no word on whether anyone was hurt in the crash. FOX 2's Nissan Rogue Runner Brian [...]
Friday, December 6 - The sounds of nature in a warning against climate change
St. Louis-based composer Christopher Stark visited outdoor spaces in Montana, New Hampshire and New York to create an album that celebrates nature … while warning of catastrophes triggered by global climate change.
STLPR's Jeremy Goodwin brings us "The Language of Landscapes."
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