Grant to fund research at Washington U, Penn
ST. LOUIS (AP) – A grant worth nearly $24 million from the National Science Foundation will fund a collaboration between Washington University in St. Louis and the University of Pennsylvania. The goal of the collaboration announced Monday is to identify and harness the mechanical functions of plants and animals at the cellular level. Washington University…
Man faces manslaughter charges for fatal crash that killed 2
( KTRS ) A man has been charged in connection to a fatal crash that killed 2 people from Farmington. Police report the incident took place last Thursday afternoon on hwy 72, when a pick up truck driven by 49 yr old Paul Patton collided with a motorcycle carrying 58 yr old Richard Augustine and…
Another talcum powder lawsuit in St. Louis this week
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Another lawsuit alleging that a woman’s use of talcum powder caused cancer is this week in St. Louis. Lawyers for a Modesto, California, woman say she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2012 after years of talcum use. Her lawsuit accuses Johnson & Johnson of “negligent conduct” in making and marketing…
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Missouri on track for second-highest corn harvest on record
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture says this year’s corn crop in Missouri is on track to be the second-highest yield on record. The Columbia Missourian reports that the state was on track as of Sept. 12. The agriculture department predicts there will be an average yield of 165 bushels per acre…
Study: Illinois video gaming has generated about $785M
CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) – Data from industry experts and the state of Illinois show video gaming has generated about $785 million in state and local tax revenue since the machines were legalized four years ago. The Southern Illinoisan reports that the number of establishments in Illinois that allow the machines has grown as well –…
Schnucks employees have rejected proposed new contract
( KTRS ) A new contract for Schnucks employees was overwhelmingly rejected last night. There were 250 votes in favor of the proposed contract but, 1,934 votes against. The current 3-year contract expired in May and has been extended on a day-by-day basis as talks continue. To date, there have been about 30 negotiating sessions.…