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BJC HealthCare halts elective surgeries after Covid patient surge that is 'beyond anything we’ve seen thus far'

2 years 8 months ago
A rapid rise in Covid-19 hospitalizations has led BJC HealthCare to postpone elective procedures starting Thursday, Jan. 6. Hospital officials said it was a difficult but necessary decision. There were more than 500 people hospitalized for Covid-19 across BJC’s system Tuesday. “This is beyond anything we’ve seen thus far in the pandemic,” a spokesperson wrote in a Wednesday morning media alert. BJC said its “nurses, staff and facilities are stretched to their limits.” Moving those…
Dori Olmos, KSDK

Evergy announces plan for large solar farm near coal plant in Kansas City

2 years 8 months ago

Evergy will build a 10-megawatt solar farm near its coal-fired power plant in northeast Kansas City, the company announced on Wednesday.  The electric utility serves 1.6 million customers in Kansas and Missouri. Half of the energy produced at the solar farm will go to serve that entire base. The other half will be reserved for […]

The post Evergy announces plan for large solar farm near coal plant in Kansas City appeared first on Missouri Independent.

Allison Kite

Need a Covid-19 test? Head to Ballpark Village

2 years 8 months ago
Add Ballpark Village to the list of sites where St. Louisans can get tested for Covid-19 during the week. The popular downtown hangout spot first launched a testing clinic back in November to coincide with the testing or vaccination requirements at Enterprise Center. Ballpark Village was a place where Blues fans could get tested before going to a game. Now, the site is expanding hours. Ballpark Village will be open for Covid-19 testing weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., beginning Wednesday, Jan.…
Dori Olmos, KSDK