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Fans remain hopeful as Blues regular season nears end

1 year 7 months ago
The St. Louis Blues took the ice Wednesday night to face their long-time rival, the Chicago Blackhawks. With only three regular-season games left, fans are remaining optimistic about the Blues catching a spot in the playoffs.
Taylor Harris

UK review says we know almost nothing about gender care for teens

1 year 7 months ago
The Cass Review, a comprehensive study of adolescent gender care in the UK headed by Dr. Hilary Cass, a consulting pediatrician, was released today. I lack the expertise to evaluate it critically, but here are the points that jumped out at me: There's no single approach that's right for everyone. Transitioning is right for some ...continue reading "UK review says we know almost nothing about gender care for teens"
Kevin Drum

Black Maternal Health Week

1 year 7 months ago
An appreciation of Black doulas and calls to find solutions for the disparity in Black maternal deaths kicked off the St. Louis City Department of Health’s week-long celebration of Black Maternal Health Week on Wednesday.
Ashley Winters | The St. Louis American

Facing angry tenants, VineBrook is ditching St. Louis rental properties

1 year 7 months ago
VineBrook homes spent the last few years buying thousands of homes in St. Louis and other cities. Instead of maintaining the homes, tenants say the company is turning to evictions and allowing the homes to fall into disrepair. There’s more: Facing debt, VineBrook is starting to sell its vast stock of properties. Midwest Newsroom investigative reporter Kavaugn Mansuri breaks down the evidence and explores what might happen if the company folds.

$5,000 reward issued for information in Ozark Trail attack

1 year 7 months ago
The U.S. Forest Service and Iron County Sheriff's Office have authorized a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction for an assault that happened last month on the Ozark Trail in the Bell Mountain Wilderness Area.
Kevin S. Held