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Thursday, Feb. 26 - Supporting a lifeline

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Mental health hotlines can be particularly valuable in rural areas, where there may not be any therapists or social workers close by. That includes 9-8-8, the national suicide and crisis lifeline. It launched less than four years ago and has already responded to nearly 20 million contacts. But support for 9-8-8 is stronger in some states than in others. Harvest Public Media’s Michael Marks reports.

Ousted GOP budget chair unveils alternative Missouri budget to governor’s plan

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A Republican lawmaker stripped of his influence on the state budget for bucking GOP leadership struck back Wednesday by introducing an alternative to Gov. Mike Kehoe’s spending plan. State Sen. Lincoln Hough, a Springfield Republican, was removed as Senate Appropriations Committee chairman in September, just 20 minutes after he voted against shutting off debate on […]
Rudi Keller

Spring feel the next few days, but back to rain and snow chances Sunday

1 week 5 days ago
ST. LOUIS - Overnight rain showers are exiting before sunrise Thursday morning. Clearing skies are expected Thursday, with highs in the mid-50s. Clear skies and chilly overnight, with wake-up temperatures in the upper 30s. A really nice day on Friday with sunny skies, a warming breeze, and temperatures climbing to around 70 F. Saturday also [...]
Angela Hutti

Lauterwasser, Joseph

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Joseph Lauterwasser, 71. Visitation: Monday, March 2, 2026, from 4 to 7 p.m., at Pitman Funeral Home, Wentzville, 1545 Wentzville Parkway, Wentzville, MO 63385. Visitation: Tuesday, March 3, 2026, from 9 to 10 a.m., at St. Gianna Catholic Church, Wentzville.…