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Mayors request help from Army Corps of Engineers over flooding

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:44:36 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A coalition of mayors from cities along the Mississippi - from Wisconsin to Louisiana, are in St. Louis Thursday to get an update on the flood forecast from the National Weather Service and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.It comes after an emergency management committee met in Clarksville, Missouri Wednesday night to prepare for possible flooding along the Mississippi River. The city plans to build a removable flood wall. Kim Gardner faces second contempt of court hearing Some of the current river levels are slowing down work a bit. They hope to have the flood wall completed within two years.

'Kickin' It for A Cause' event happening tonight

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:44:36 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A monthly town hall event to address federal COVID-19 benefits coming to an end is happening Thursday in St. Louis.Congress ended the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. It included a requirement that medicaid programs keep people enrolled during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Congress ended that late last year.As states end the enrollment provision, millions are at risk of losing medicaid coverage. This St. Louis restaurant has the best soul food in Missouri, food writers say 'Kickin' It for A Cause' will give resources and help to people in St. Louis - particularly in underserved communities. It will navigate the change in public benefits. The town hall event is from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Bait St. Louis.There will also be music, games, and free food.

New SSM Health children's developmental center opening today

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:44:36 GMT

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. - A new SSM Health Cardinal Glennon's children's hospital facility opens Thursday in Edwardsville, Illinois.It's a Knights of Columbus Developmental Center, located at 7325 Marine Road. The center will provide a variety of services for children with autism and developmental concerns. This St. Louis restaurant has the best soul food in Missouri, food writers say That includes speech, occupational, and behavioral therapy. The center is funded in part by a $1.5 million grant from the state of Illinois. 

Rally to stop quo warranto case happening today

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:44:36 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A rally is happening Thursday to try to stop Attorney General Andrew Bailey's efforts of removing Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner from office.The Coalition of Black Trade Unionists organized the march, which they said is to protect the rights of St. Louis voters. They explained that the unelected Missouri attorney general should not be able to remove twice-elected Gardner from office without consulting with St. Louis voters. Kim Gardner faces second contempt of court hearing That march is at 4:00 p.m. in front of the Attorney General's Office on Olive Street.

Missouri House approves measure to keep ousted officials from running again

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:44:36 GMT

ST. LOUIS -  The Missouri House looks at a proposal to ban Kim Gardner from running again for St. Louis circuit attorney, if removed from office.Republican Brad Christ from south St. Louis County brought up the bill Wednesday. It would bar any public official who is removed by a quo warranto case from running for that office again. Kim Gardner faces second contempt of court hearing The house added it to a crime bill that is being drafted in the final weeks of the session. The package needs another vote in the house before moving on to the senate.

'Opening Minds Through Art' show happening tonight

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:44:36 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. -  Thursday, Delmar Gardens West Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center hosts the 'Opening Minds Through Art' show. It helps patients with dementia stay mentally active and aware.Maryville's university occupational therapy students volunteers helped patients create art for 10 weeks. However, they were only there as support - the patient makes all the decision-making. This St. Louis restaurant has the best soul food in Missouri, food writers say They'll show off their hard work at the Delmar Gardens West Center located in Chesterfield. The art show runs from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. It is free and open to the public.

Nuggets Podcast: Playoff Jamal enters the chat, Nikola Jokic endures and the Phoenix Suns are up next

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:44:36 GMT

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Mike Singer and deputy sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene after the Nuggets eliminated the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round to set up a showdown with the Phoenix Suns. Among the topics discussed:Don’t call him Bubble Jamal. That’s Playoff Jamal to you. Jamal Murray once again rose to the occasion under the bright lights of the NBA Playoffs. Nikola Jokic called him the best player in the series against Minnesota. If this is the Murray the Nuggets get all postseason, is it time to start planning the championship parade?Up next is the Phoenix Suns and their star-driven, yet thin lineup led by Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Chris Paul. What advantages can the Nuggets exploit in this series? Which team has the better starting five? How much will the Nuggets’ relative depth advantage play a role?Nothing has been decided on the other side of the bracket, where Lakers-Grizzlies and Warriors-Kings are...

From player to coach to filmmaker to scout, Roman Phifer’s football journey brought him to Broncos: “I’m doing what I love”

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:44:36 GMT

Provided by Denver BroncosRoman Phifer.More than 17 years past the day Roman Phifer’s post-football reckoning arrived, he can still feel the weight of the uncertainty that stared back at him in a New Jersey hotel room.After 14 years with the Rams, New York Jets and New England, Phifer spent the 2005 season mostly watching before hitching on with the New York Giants as a late season free-agent signing. When the Giants’ season ended with a wild-card round loss at home against Carolina, the future arrived with striking force.“I had a relationship with football since I was 8 years old,” Phifer told The Post. “I knew I was done playing football. I cried like a baby. I was in my hotel room and it was just like, ‘Man, this is over.’”Phifer didn’t know what came next. He wanted family time and beyond that, “I really had no idea. I didn’t really have a plan — that’s not a great thing — but I really took some time off to figure it out.”What eventually followed: A long-and-winding journe...

How Much Will Near Protocol Crypto Be Worth In 2040?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:44:36 GMT

Before investing your money in cryptocurrency like Near Protocol, learning about it is essential. You need to understand the Near Protocol crypto price prediction. Based on the forecast, you will get a better understanding of the project, and you can make a better decision about investing in it.In the Near Protocol ecosystem, the Near token is the native digital currency. In the long-term, there are chances that Near coin will take a huge potential and back up the powerful blockchain platform.What is Near Protocol?NEAR Protocol is the Layer-1 blockchain eco-system which was first created to establish a platform that is useful and developers friendly. It even offers you a perfect environment for DApps.The coin has gained huge importance from people around the crypto community and has about 1 lakh plus holders. There is no doubt, Near Protocol can be a great future that will have a strong backing community.Price Prediction for Near Protocol 2023According to the technical analysis, the...

New HIPAA Do’s and Don’ts for Employees

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:44:36 GMT

Today we’re going to learn some new HIPAA do’s and don’ts for employees. You might be wondering, “What does HIPAA have to do with my job?” Well, if you work with private health information, it’s super important to know the rules and follow them to keep everyone’s information safe. Knowing these guidelines can help you from potential legal issues as well as help prevent data breaches and secure confidential health-related information. By following these dos and don’ts of HIPAA compliance, employees can ensure the safety of confidential medical information which will protect patients’ privacy while also protecting themselves from any liability should a breach occur due to negligence or carelessness. So grab your thinking caps and let’s dive into this exciting topic together!Understanding HIPAA and Your Role as an Employee:First, let’s make sure we all understand what HIPAA is. HIPAA stands for the Health Insurance Portability and A...