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Criminal prosecutions have more than doubled in St. Louis since the city’s progressive prosecutor resigned under fire. The St. Lois Post-Dispatch found that St. Louis Circuit Attorney Gabe Gore filed more than 1,400 case over the three-month period that started with his May 31 swearing-in. That compares to 620 cases filed over the same period…
The first day of school is providing challenges for major U.S. cities that are struggling with the influx of tens of thousands of migrants. In New York City alone, public schools have opened classrooms to nearly 20,000 children arriving with parents seeking asylum. Schools could face further challenges in coming months because of a recent…
Covid-19 cases are on the rise in St. Louis County. The Department of Public Health has observed an increase in the number of new COVID-19 cases reported in St. Louis County, with about 150 new cases per day. In a release the DPH says it’s certain that there are many more unreported cases due to…
Idalia has strengthened into a hurricane as it barrels toward Florida’s Gulf Coast. Authorities are warning residents of vulnerable areas to pack up and leave to escape the twin threats of high winds and devastating flooding. Idalia was churning in the Gulf of Mexico as a Category 1 storm, but it was projected to come…
A Non-Profit organization that supports economic development in the Metro Area is urging the St.Louis County Council to support an expansion project at Lambert International Airport.Over 160 business and civic leaders, all part of Greater St.Louis Inc, have come out in support of The Boeing Company’s proposed expansion project. A letter released Monday and signed by 163 leaders of from major corporations, small businesses,educational institutions, and non-profits, states that in addition to…
An emergency meeting of the Jennings City Council will be held at 5:00 this evening to deal with mass resignations earlier this week by several officials, including the City Attorney, City Clerk, and Accounting Coordinator who all resigned Tuesday. Earlier this month, the Building Department Manager and Construction Manager quit over a dispute with the…
NEW YORK (AP) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency said Friday it has approved more than $5.6 million in assistance to nearly 2,000 households in Maui so far as the federal government tries to help survivors of the devastating wildfires. The White House and FEMA approved a one-time payment of $700 per household for needs…
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate jumped this week to its highest level in 20 years. That’s grim news for would-be homebuyers already facing high home prices caused a lack of supply. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday that the average rate on the benchmark 30-year home loan jumped to 7.09% from 6.96% last week.…
August is breastfeeding awareness Month, and the St. Louis County Department of Public Health is promoting two programs for new mothers. While breastfeeding offers a number of both long and short term benefits to both infants and their mothers, The County Dept. Of Public Health has just released new data on disparities they’ve found… more then 20% of St.Louis County infants are not breastfed, because mothers often face barriers such as lack…
August is breastfeeding awareness Month, and the St. Louis County Department of Public Health is promoting two programs for new mothers. While breastfeeding offers a number of both long and short term benefits to both infants and their mothers, The County Dept. Of Public Health has just released new data on disparities they’ve found… more then 20% of St.Louis County infants are not breastfed, because mothers often face barriers such as lack…