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Match rules limit spending of Missouri’s federal infrastructure funds as deadlines loom

1 year 2 months ago

When Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare in Clinton received $1 million from the state last year to expand its cancer treatment options, the small hospital was ready to match the grant. The new facility providing radiation therapies opened in December, saving patients from the region a drive to Kansas City or Springfield or doing without the […]

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Rudi Keller

Education equity meeting tonight in University City

1 year 2 months ago
UNIVERSITY CITY, Mo. -- A literacy initiative called #WeCantWait aims to improve children's reading skills. The program, which emphasizes the importance of literacy, will offer opportunities for participants to become reading tutors. The event will also provide information about $60,000 starting salaries for qualified teachers and behavioral support staff in classrooms. The meeting is scheduled [...]
Joe Millitzer

Artist highlights plastic pollution with St. Louis exhibit

1 year 2 months ago
ST. LOUIS - In honor of Earth Day, St. Louis artist Adrienne Outlaw has turned her family's five-year collection of plastic trash into a compelling exhibit. Displayed in her Locust studio, the collection showcases sculptures and other art forms made entirely from discarded plastic. Outlaw aims to highlight the global effects of plastic waste, some [...]
Joe Millitzer

Missouri AG Launches Investigation of Intoxicating Hemp Products

1 year 2 months ago
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey launched an investigation into four companies Wednesday as part of an effort to crack down on intoxicating hemp products. The problem, according to Bailey, is the products in question — such as Delta-8 edibles and vape pens — are not clearly labeled to indicate that they’ll get you high. “When purchasing products, Missourians have a right to know if they will be subject to serious and potentially dangerous side effects,” Bailey stated in his press release, “like psychotic episodes, severe confusion, hallucinations and other life-threatening problems.” 
Rebecca Rivas

The Cobblestone to Bring a Market, Deli and Cafe to Laclede's Landing

1 year 2 months ago
A new market, deli and cafe called the Cobblestone will open soon at 701 North First Street on Laclede’s Landing. The business is owned and managed by Camille Jackson and Christopher McMenomy, who say they are on track for late April. All the cafe equipment is in place on the first floor, and some final tweaks are happening down below, where the market and deli will be.
Alexa Beattie

Grief Camp Needs Male Counselors to Get Out of Its ‘Worst Spot’ Ever

1 year 2 months ago
Annie’s Hope offers a free summer camp for children in the St. Louis area, but it’s probably not what you think.  While this camp does offer the fun activities associated with the concept — including crafts, canoeing and kickball — its purpose is greater, and every camper has one thing in common: Someone they love is dead. Camp Courage is an annual getaway for grieving kids and teens ages 6-18.
Kallie Cox