Initiative aims to increase awareness and reduce risk of heart disease throughout Missouri ST. LOUIS, Mo. – The American Heart Association recently launched #NoMOHeartDisease, a year-long initiative created to increase awareness and reduce the prevalence of heart disease in Missouri. […]
One lane Hanley Road ramp closed eastbound I-64
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) closed one lane of the Hanley Road ramp to eastbound I-64 on Monday due to a slide on the shoulder at this location. Crews were called to the scene of […]
Deanna Finch named new United 4 Children executive director
The promotion comes after Finch served as interim co-executive director ST. LOUIS, Mo. – The United 4 Children Board of Directors has appointed Deanna Finch as the nonprofit’s new executive director, effective January 1, 2019. Alongside Daryl Rothman, Finch has […]
Operation Food Search honors retirement of executive director
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Operation Food Search (OFS), a nonprofit hunger relief organization, recently honored longtime Executive Director Sunny Schaefer for her 22 years of service. Schaefer began her tenure at OFS as a volunteer interim Executive Director in 1996. […]
Executive vice president, chief information and digital officer of Hilton Worldwide elected to Ameren board of directors
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – The Board of Directors of Ameren Corporation announced on Tuesday that Noelle K. Eder has been elected to the Ameren Board of Directors, effective December 15, 2018. Eder has served as the executive vice president and […]
MetroLink work scheduled December 17-21
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Blue Line MetroLink trains will only operate between Shrewsbury and Forest Park during the evenings of December 17th to December 21st to accommodate work along the light rail system. Metro passengers are encouraged to allow a […]
Governor and First Lady Parson hosted ceremony proclaiming December 2018 Christmas Tree Month
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – On Thursday, Governor Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson hosted a ceremony at the State Capitol proclaiming December 2018 as Christmas Tree Month in Missouri. “The Christmas tree is a classic symbol of the holiday […]
MoDOT to close I-70 this weekend to remove pedestrian bridge
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Drivers heading to activities downtown or to Illinois this weekend should use I-64, I-55, I-44 or Metro as MoDOT will close a section of I-70 north of St. Louis City. In addition, the express lanes close […]
Motion for Kids annual holiday party to be held Saturday
Celebration provides fun, food and desired gifts for children in foster care, impacted by the justice system ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Kick off the holiday season with Motion for Kids (MFK), an annual holiday party for approximately 2,500 metropolitan St. […]
Missouri Department of Insurance recommends decrease in workers’ compensation rates for 2019
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Insurance is recommending a 3.5 percent decrease in workers’ compensation insurance loss costs for 2019. This marks the fifth year in a row that average workers’ compensation rates will decrease. The 3.5 […]