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Midwest Members Credit Union Sponsors "Shell Of The Month"

2 months 2 weeks ago
WOOD RIVER – Midwest Members Credit Union is proud to sponsor the “Shell of the Month” program at Roxana High School. Students from each grade level are selected each month by members of RHS faculty. Each student is awarded a certificate and a Subway gift card. The Seniors selected each month will have the opportunity to compete for a “Shell of the Year” scholarship at the end of the school year. November & December Shell of the Month winners are: Senior &ndash

Escape the Ordinary: Tips for Planning the Perfect Winter Getaway

2 months 2 weeks ago
Did you know that travelers who plan their winter vacations at least three months in advance save an average of 20% on accommodations and flights? This statistic highlights an often-overlooked aspect of travel: timing and preparation can transform a simple trip into an unforgettable escape. Whether you seek adventure, relaxation, or cultural immersion, a well-planned winter getaway can rejuvenate your mind and body, offering a fresh perspective during a time when many feel confined by routine.

This Day in History on December 19: Charles Dickens Publishes "A Christmas Carol"

2 months 2 weeks ago
December 19 has witnessed a tapestry of significant events throughout history, each contributing uniquely to the global narrative. In 1777, during the American Revolutionary War, the Continental Army, led by General George Washington, endured the harsh winter at Valley Forge. Though not a single day's event, the encampment had reached a critical phase by mid-December, with soldiers facing severe shortages and extreme cold. The resilience and training during this period would prove crucial to th

Without pennies, should retailers round up or down? States offer their 2 cents.

2 months 2 weeks ago
As pennies vanish from the American landscape, many businesses are clamoring for federal guidance on how to handle cash transactions in a penniless world. Should retailers round up or down? Should they round in favor of the customer? Or in favor of the business? So far, calls for federal direction have gone unanswered. Some businesses […]
Kevin Hardy

This weekend's Weather: Cold and Breezy Friday, Warming Up Saturday

2 months 2 weeks ago
Friday morning starts off chilly with temperatures around 30 degrees and mostly sunny skies. The day will be colder than usual, with a high of 37 degrees. Breezy winds at 11 to 25 mph from the west-southwest will be noticeable in the morning. Through the afternoon, expect mostly sunny conditions with the cold continuing. By evening, it turns partly cloudy and remains breezy with south-southeast winds around 16 mph gusting to 23 mph. Overnight lows will dip to about 30 degrees, keeping the chill

Trump health agency proposes rules to limit gender-affirming care for youth

2 months 2 weeks ago
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s administration took major steps Thursday in a campaign to block minors’ access to gender-affirming care nationwide.  Under two proposed new rules from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, hospitals would be barred from providing gender transition treatment for children as a condition of participating in Medicare and Medicaid programs, […]
Shauneen Miranda

Friday, Dec. 19 - Kris Kringle is ready to rock

2 months 2 weeks ago
St. Louis musicians have historically made their mark on the holidays — now Kris Kringle and the Jolly Jingles are putting their ‘North Pole Rock’ twist on Christmas classics. St. Louis Public Radio’s Brian Munoz hoped to speak with band founder Joe Bubenick about their unique sound, new song, and pandemic-era beginnings. But he wasn’t free. So here’s Kris Kringle instead.

Federal education cutbacks cause problems for Missouri school funding formula

2 months 2 weeks ago
The process of drafting a new formula to calculate state aid for Missouri’s public schools became more challenging this week as state officials discovered some federal data sources are likely to disappear. Kari Monsees, the state education department’s semi-retired chief of finance, told working groups tasked with revamping the formula that he hopes to find […]
Annelise Hanshaw

Missouri is on notice about Lincoln University funding. Will lawmakers act?

2 months 2 weeks ago
In 2023, the U.S. secretaries of Education and Agriculture did something Missouri can’t shrug off: they wrote Gov. Mike Parson that from 1987 to 2020 the state underfunded Lincoln University by about $361 million in per-student support compared with the University of Missouri. It was a figure highlighted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and […]
Emir Phillips