ST. CHARLES, Mo. -- A Florissant man is facing charges after a child was killed in a drunk driving crash. Dioavian Cook is charged with driving while intoxicated and in the death of the 7-year-old. Cook is not currently in police custody, but his bond is set at $100,000. Police say he is still in [...]
It’s like “Mean Girls,” but everyone is 80. So reads a 2018 Associated Press headline about a problem you may be surprised exists: bullying among older people living in assisted living facilities. Shunning people from cafeteria tables, gossip, vandalism, physical scuffles and residents checking their mail at night to avoid running into an unkind cohabitant are just some examples. While the issue may not be widespread, experts are telling the 65+ population, their loved ones and their caregivers why the problem exists and how to confront it. Causes Ari Lakritz, PsyD , is a clinical psychologist at OSF HealthCare who has taken a keen interest in mental health care for older folks. He points to a few reasons why senior home bullying might happen. One, the seniors arrive with untreated (or sometimes even unknown to their caregivers) mental health issues. Dr. Lakritz sums up the second reason: old habits are hard to break. “The same types of personality
At a Tuesday roundtable, Mayor Tishaura Jones addressed how gun violence has touched her own family and announced anticipated legislation to combat the epidemic.
JERSEYVILLE - One individual has been charged with aggravated domestic battery, while three others were charged on meth-related offenses, including one charged with driving under the influence of drugs in Jersey County, according to recent court filings. Joseph L. Miller, 26, of Grafton, was charged with one count of aggravated domestic battery for an offense committed on Aug. 14. Court filings state Miller struck the victim “in the face with his hand, causing a closed fracture of her nasal bone.” Miller was charged with a Class 2 felony. His bail was set at $50,000. Nicholas J. Steis, 35, of Union, Mo., was charged with one felony count of unlawful possession of five to 15 grams of methamphetamine on Aug. 14. He was also charged with three misdemeanors, which included driving under the influence of drugs, changing lanes without a signal, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Steis was charged with one Class 2 felony for the meth possession charge. His bail
UPDATE: The date for this event has been changed to Monday, August 28. The headline and the text below have been updated to reflect this change. Local dogs can live their best lives this Thursday during "Dog Day" at the St. Louis Wheel (201 South 18th Street, thestlouiswheel.com).
ST. LOUIS - Believe it or not, despite the temps being about as hot as they can be around the St. Louis region, these are not going to hit historical highs. St. Louis meteorologist Matt Beitscher said some of the humidity in the region may hit historical highs, but the temps are dangerous either way, and those working outside are encouraged to show great caution. At 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Beitscher checked the weather gauge and it read in the mid-90s. He said it is going to get quite a bit hotter in the middle part of the week with highs in the upper 90s near 100 and low 100s in part of the region. The forecaster said a dangerous heat wave will continue through at least Thursday into part of Friday. "Heat index values of 105-115 degrees are expected with locally higher amounts possible," the National Weather Service said. "This prolonged heat, coupled with little relief due to warm nightly temperatures, will pose health risks to vulnerable groups and those susceptible to heat-related
As the State’s Librarian, I strongly condemn these threats of violence and intimidation that are unfortunately becoming all too common at libraries in Illinois and across our nation. The bomb threats received by Illinois libraries during the past several days represent a troublesome and disturbing trend that has escalated from banning books, to harassing and criminalizing librarians and now to endangering the lives of innocent people. I wholeheartedly support our libraries, which are committed to serving our communities as safe, welcoming havens to learn and access ideas and especially our librarians who are dedicated public servants devoted to treating people with dignity and respect. Libraries and librarians protect our First Amendment right to free speech and our constitutional right to read. We must join together to stand up to fringe elements that resort to threats of violence and seek to destroy the fundamental freedoms that our nation was founded upon.
ALTON - After years of being told she would never get pregnant, a local mom is still amazed by her 2-month-old triplet daughters. Alexus Loyd-Lockhart said that Ari, Armani and Alyson are healthy and each has their own personalities already. The family has enjoyed getting to know their three newest, littlest members. “It’s weird,” Loyd-Lockhart confessed. “It’s hit me, but then again, I look at them every day and I’m like, ‘Wow.’” Loyd-Lockhart and her husband Todd also have a 7-year-old and an 8-year-old. Both kids dote on their little sisters, though Loyd-Lockhart jokes that her son has his limits when the babies are crying. “They help a lot,” Loyd-Lockhart said. “Sometimes my son is like, ‘I’ll try this binky one time. If it doesn’t work, I’m going to the next room.’ But my daughter, she’s on board. She’s been a really big help.” Loyd-Lockhart never expected
Look, I know some folks get annoyed that I write as much about Elon Musk and exTwitter as I do, but he’s really been the most fascinating case study in sheer wrongness regarding the running of a modern internet company and it’s just endlessly fascinating. And, really, if he just stopped doing stupid things, I […]
This year’s St. Lou Fringe was quite strong, and I saw so many shows that are worth repeated viewings. If you enjoy theater that’s not afraid to ask questions and seek new forms of expression, add the 2024 festival to your calendar.
Where can you find some of the best hamburgers or cheeseburgers in the St. Louis area? We asked our Facebook fans, and they certainly had their opinions. Here is a list of the best places in St. Louis to enjoy a burger, according to our viewers.
Ringo Starr is treating fans to another EP. The two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer is set to release his fourth EP, Rewind Forward, on October 13, with the title track…
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