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Over 6,000 St. Louis-area child abuse and neglect cases remain open due to staff shortages
Podcast Description: The Children’s Division of Missouri’s Department of Social Services is severely understaffed. In St. Louis and St. Louis County, there should be 60 investigators total. Instead, there are 16. That shortage has led to a backlog of over 6,000 cases involving child abuse or neglect. And, those backlogged cases have remained open beyond 45 days --- far longer than in other regions in Missouri. STLPR Politics correspondent Jason Rosenbaum has been following this story, and shared his reporting done in partnership with NPR’s Midwest Newsroom.
Track list for The Rolling Stones’ ‘Hackney Diamonds’ revealed
The Rolling Stones’ new album, Hackney Diamonds, is set to drop October 20, and the track list has now been revealed by their producer, Andrew Watt. Hackney Diamonds contains 12 songs, including the just-released…
Amid enrollment declines and credit downgrade, Webster University official predicts turnaround
Webster University's top board official on Wednesday said he was aware of litigation involving its downtown St. Louis campus — plus longterm enrollment declines and a credit downgrade last year, but said he expects the school to soon report more students for its fall term.
The planet just sizzled through the hottest summer on record
Scientists have long warned that scorching summers — marked by heat waves, freak storms, and drought — could become the norm.
Rated Test Kitchen is now open in downtown St. Louis
Juwan Rice's experimental kitchen centers around molecular gastronomy and culinary flair, with an emphasis on community and creativity.
How Georgia’s organized crime law swept up dozens of nonviolent ‘Cop City’ activists
Despite the serious charges, most of the allegations in the indictment involve nonviolent activities like distributing flyers.
UMSL celebrates 60th anniversary in a big way
Content by University of Missouri-St. Louis. On Sept. 15 — the day UMSL celebrates its 60th birthday — the school is urging its powerful, plentiful fan base to show its Triton pride by wearing the school’s colors.
Federal indictment for man accused of carjacking in downtown St. Louis
A man pleaded not guilty in federal court on Wednesday for a carjacking earlier this summer in downtown St. Louis.
All-You-Can-Tag
Attention Laser Tag lovers. Grab your friends and an unlimited laser tag pass on Wednesdays from 4 p.m. to close for $19.99 per person plus tax. Based on walk in availability.
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Missouri's abortion law faces court challenge
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Chicken Scratch to Feature 4 Fave St. Louis Chefs This Month
September is apparently National Chicken Month in the U.S. Though this dubious festivity is brought on by the powerful chicken lobby a.k.a. the National Chicken Council, that doesn't mean that nothing good can come of it. In fact, Chef Nate Hereford's celebrated Chicken Scratch Rotisserie has launched its own chicken month celebration that offers definitive proof of the aforementioned statement. Throughout September, Chicken Scratch will be inviting local chefs to the restaurant's Glendale location at 9900 Manchester Road for a series of culinary partnerships.
St. Louis homeless community under I-44/I-55 forced to leave
Madison County Chairman Prenzler Announces Bid For Re-Election
EDWARDSVILLE - Madison County Chairman Kurt Prenzler formally announced today that he is running for re-election as Chairman. Prenzler made his decision based upon the urging of many citizens and his belief that he must continue his advocacy for the working families of Madison County. “I must continue to fight against “higher taxes, government interference, corruption, and erosion of our values," he said. “As an elected official, I have consistently fought against higher taxes,” Prenzler said, “This has been good for both families and businesses, and taxpayers know we must continue this fight.” Prenzler was elected treasurer in 2010, and kept his campaign promises by reforming the tax sale process and reducing his budget by 30 percent. He also reformed the investments, after finding the county was purchasing all bonds through only one bond salesman, with no bidding, and investing outside the county policy. The county made a claim, resulting in
'We Could Have Saved This Man's Life,' Jail Oversight Member Says
The man who died in St. Louis city jail custody last week had been the focus of an anonymous complaint into the conditions of his incarceration. But when a member of the city’s Division of Civilian Oversight sought to investigate the anonymous report at the City Justice Center, they were barred from the facility.
Missouri inmate convicted of killing cop says judges shouldn't get to hand down death sentences
A man awaiting sentencing for killing a Missouri police officer is challenging the constitutionality of a state law that allows judges to hand down the death sentence.
John Mellencamp to perform at 17th annual Stand Up For Heroes benefit
John Mellencamp is one of several artists set to perform at the 17th annual Stand Up For Heroes benefit, put on by the Bob Woodruff Foundation and the New York Comedy…
The John Martinson Honors Program to Expand and Enhance SIUE's Honors Experience
EDWARDSVILLE – Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is pleased to announce the renaming of its esteemed University Honors Program to the John Martinson Honors Program in recognition of a generous $4 million gift from SIUE 1975 Master of Business Administration alumnus John Martinson. This transformative gift will expand and enhance the Honors experience at SIUE for students for years to come. "The renaming of the Honors Program and the generous gift from Mr. Martinson exemplifies his innovative spirit and commitment to excellence in undergraduate education. This forward-thinking gift allows SIUE to grow an outstanding program into one that can be a national exemplar,” said SIUE Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD. "This transformative investment will empower future scholars to make critical contributions in current and future career fields positioning them as leaders in the global marketplace." A venture capitalist and software industry leader for 40 years, Martinson
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