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Missouri Humane Society Saves 63 Puppies and Dogs in Largest Rescue of 2023

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Yesterday, the Humane Society of Missouri rescued more than 60 small-breed puppies and dogs, mostly Yorkies, in what is considered its “biggest rescue of the year,” according to Ella Frank, director of the Animal Cruelty Task Force. A few weeks ago, a concerned citizen reported suspected animal abuse by a resident in Franklin County.
Nina Giraldo

Sandcastle Beach

2 years 6 months ago

With the help of ten truckloads of sand, The Magic House’s backyard will be transformed into a beachfront park.   Visitors can take a stroll along the boardwalk, search for

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Rachel Huffman

Several states are passing laws to keep kids from social media, porn

2 years 6 months ago

To address the harmful effects of pornography and social media on children, states are passing laws meant to keep kids off certain sites and to block them from adult content. But the efforts face major hurdles — and real questions about whether the proposed solutions would even work. Some of the measures would require parental permission for […]

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Elaine Povich

On a record day in D.C. for smoke pollution, U.S. Senate panel debates wildfire strategy

2 years 6 months ago

As smoke from Canadian wildfires caused the most hazardous air conditions on record in the Washington, D.C., area on Thursday, members of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee said that Congress should lift federal firefighter pay and encourage logging to reduce the risk of future blazes. “Smoke from the wildfires burning right now […]

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Jacob Fischler

HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital’s Wound Care Center Brings Attention To Growing Need for Wound Care

2 years 6 months ago
O’FALLON — HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital’s Wound Care Center, a member of the Healogics network, is helping raise awareness of the risks of chronic wounds during Wound Care Awareness Month. With the support of Healogics, the nation’s leading provider of advanced wound care, Wound Care Center staff are focusing on educating the underserved chronic wound population about the importance of early detection and treatment of chronic wounds. Jennifer Steiner, RN and clinical program director for St. Elizabeth’s Wound Care Center, shared, “The number of people living in the United States with non-healing wounds is growing at an alarming rate. This month, we will be educating physicians, patients and the public about the prevalence of chronic wounds and how advanced wound care can help provide better outcomes for those with non-healing wounds.” The Wound Care Center offers several advanced therapies to patients suffering from chronic wounds. The

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