A doctor’s perspective on proposed changes to Affordable Care Act
University City councilman convicted of misdemeanor assault
CLAYTON, Mo. (AP) – A suburban St. Louis city councilman has been found guilty of misdemeanor assault for shoving a man at a public hearing. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that a judge on Tuesday found 65-year-old Michael Glickert guilty. Glickert is on the city council in University City. He was accused of pushing resident…
Missouri unemployment ticks down
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – A new report shows Missouri’s jobless rate is ticking down. Missouri Department of Economic Development data released Tuesday show unemployment dropped to 4.2 percent in January from 4.4 percent in December. That’s also down compared to January 2016, when the jobless rate was 4.5 percent. Data also show Missouri is…
Lawmakers look at fighting prescription drug abuse in Missouri
State senators are pushing for a plan that would help fight prescription drug abuse in Missouri. The bill put forward by Cassville Republican Sen. David Sater would create a new program under the state pharmacy board. The board could spend money and provide grants to promote safe use of medications and combat drug abuse. It…
Krewson wins Democratic primary for St. Louis mayor
ST. LOUIS (AP) – St. Louis Alderwoman Lyda Krewson could be on the verge of becoming the city’s first female mayor after winning the Democratic primary election Tuesday. Unofficial results show Krewson won 32 percent of the vote, narrowly defeating city Treasurer Tishaura Jones, who received 30 percent. Five other candidates, including Aldermanic President Lewis…
How did St. Patrick’s Day Parade get started in Dogtown?
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