In an effort to curb the spread of monkeypox in the state, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services issued an emergency order requiring cases to be reported within one day of detection. The emergency ruling puts monkeypox on par with other communicable diseases such as polio and cholera, which also must be reported as soon as detected. "Reporting of the monkeypox virus has not been required in the past, but due to its severity and the rapid increase in the number of cases, it is imperative for the local health authority or DHSS to be notified within one day of detection in order to take the appropriate measures," the rule says.
MARYVILLE – To encourage residents to visit his office with comments or concerns, State Senator Kris Tharp is extending his office hours next week to accommodate the schedules of Metro East working families. “With the school year starting, many families have more hectic schedules and could benefit from having my office open later into the evening,” said Tharp (D-Bethalto). “I encourage anyone who needs assistance, has ideas, or just wants to talk to attend.” To allow residents the opportunity to access state services and discuss legislative matters directly, Tharp’s Maryville office, located at 35 Executive Plaza Ct., will be open until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 23. The office is typically open weekdays until 4:30 p.m. Appointments are encouraged, but not required and can be made by calling (618) 251-9840.
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) -- A trio of siblings were indicted by a federal grand jury on Thursday on nine counts charging them with conspiracy to commit forced labor and kidnapping. Guatemalan nationals Domingo Francisco-Juan, Lorenza Domingo-Castaneda and Catarina Domingo-Juan are facing the possibility of life in prison and mandatory restitution for their alleged crimes. The [...]
Congresswoman Cori Bush and St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones recently announced a $19,093,333 million award to the City of St. Louis to reconstruct the runway infrastructure at St. Louis Lambert International Airport. This grant will fund the reconstruction of 3,600…
There is no doubt civil asset forfeiture perverts law enforcement’s incentives. When a government agency can directly profit from seizing people’s property, it will do this as often as it can. And when the justice system is skewed against people seeking to have their property returned, it greases the wheels for abuse. In forfeiture cases, […]
The firm's strategy, built around investments in mid-cap companies, was previously limited to investors with about $250,000 in cash to invest. The new fund is designed to entice smaller-scale investors.
ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. - Flooding in July was historic in the St. Louis area, and parts of St. Charles County were hit hard. First responders who rescued people from floodwaters shared the rescue of a man trapped inside his car. St. Charles County first responders slowly made their way to a car nearly submerged in floodwater. Once there, they found a driver sitting in [...]
GODFREY - On Friday, September 16, The Nature Institute will host “In Harmony with Nature”, a celebration of music and nature. This year will be the second year featuring the Alton High School Symphonic Orchestra, conducted by Laura Plummer. “In Harmony with Nature” begins at 5:30 p.m. with time for families to set up a picnic dinner on the skeet range. The concert, which begins at 6 p.m., will take place at the John M. Olin Nature Preserve, located at 2213 S. Levis Lane in Godfrey. T&S Smokehouse Food Truck will have BBQ and Shivers Frozen Custard will bring sweet treats for purchase. Outside food is allowed, however, no alcohol is permitted. Carpooling is encouraged and is sure to bring blankets and chairs for concert viewing. Your experience will start with a short, shaded walk to the skeet range on TNI’s newly paved trail. As you walk along you will see the butterflies and bees visiting the blooming flowers in the savannas, and hear the songs
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