By Jenna Jones on September 3, 2021 at 9:01AM
Alison Dreith has been preparing for a Doomsday scenario. Not a "stocking a bomb shelter full of soup cans and dry goods" kind of doomsday, but a doomsday scenario for reproductive health care — and it's here.
By Danny Wicentowski on September 3, 2021 at 8:54AM
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By Jenna Jones on September 2, 2021 at 1:01PM
The day before, on August 31, the total of children hospitalized was at seventeen, with five in the ICU. Fox 2 reported a task force spokesperson said the totals of hospitalized children and children in the ICU due to COVID-19 are the highest they’ve ever been since the task force started keeping pediatric numbers.
By Jason Hancock on September 2, 2021 at 12:58PM
This story was originally published by the Missouri Independent. A state senator from Kansas City is demanding answers about why an exhibit on the LGBTQ-rights movement was removed from the Missouri Capitol after only a few days on display.
By Danny Wicentowski on August 31, 2021 at 3:48PM
School is in session around the St. Louis region, and, after the first week, some districts are already quarantining hundreds of students. According to the most recent COVID data, the Fort Zumwalt school district in O'Fallon is reporting more than 460 students sent home to quarantine — with hundreds of cases being reported in just the last two days.
By Jenna Jones on August 31, 2021 at 3:42PM
Three leaders of Missouri children’s hospitals signed a letter alongside other national leaders, asking the public for help in keeping kids healthy and safe from COVID-19. The letter, signed on August 29, called on leaders and the American public to stand with the doctors.
By Daniel Hill on August 31, 2021 at 2:54PM
Welcome back to the Big Mad, the RFT's weekly roundup of righteous rage! Because we know your time is short and your anger is hot:
By Danny Wicentowski on August 30, 2021 at 6:12PM
While the rain has largely relented, the region remains under a flash flood warning until 6 pm, though a flood advisory remains in effect until 7:15 pm for parts of St. Louis County and St. Charles County. So, St. Louis, stay dry out there — and don't try boating in your not-a-boat!
By Jenna Jones on August 30, 2021 at 4:46PM
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By Doyle Murphy on August 27, 2021 at 8:57AM
Update: St. Louis police say there were no explosives or anything dangerous in the package. The area is reopening to pedestrians and traffic.
By Jenna Jones on August 26, 2021 at 1:40PM
Ten hours of training in diversity, equity and inclusion remained a sticking point between Hazelwood School District and three local police departments as students returned to the classroom this week. The district added the training requirement to a long-standing contract, and now the police departments have refused to provide school resource officers for the 2021-2022 school year.
By Jenna Jones on August 26, 2021 at 1:32PM
The “basics” include personal items, kitchenware, cleaning products, general family use items, linens and furniture. Items in bold are needed most.
By Doyle Murphy on August 25, 2021 at 5:55PM
Police say they didn't see any signs of trauma or drug use. An investigator from the office of the St. Louis medical examiner approved the release of Phillips' body to Cooke.
By Jenna Jones on August 25, 2021 at 5:18PM
they could die, so we’re going to wear a mask out of compassion. "Not because we’re scared for ourselves, but because we care for our fellow humans.
By Jenna Jones on August 25, 2021 at 11:56AM
If baseball tickets or free bagels weren’t your thing, maybe a one-day ticket to Six Flags will convince you to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Partnered with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Six Flags St. Louis is offering those who get the jab a free ticket to their amusement park.
By Danny Wicentowski on August 24, 2021 at 3:15PM
"I believe Fremerman poses a danger to the crime victim and the community," the investigator concluded, "based on the conduct involved in the case and his possession of extensive firearms." Fremerman now faces four criminal charges, including a felony for unlawful use of a weapon for allegedly pointing a pistol at the ex-girlfriend's head last year and a misdemeanor for domestic assault.
By Riverfront Times Staff on August 24, 2021 at 8:33AM
The Curse of Kolten: Hey, John Mozeliak, remember Kolten Wong? He’s a two-time Gold Glove winner who can hit, run fast and jump high.
By Jenna Jones on August 20, 2021 at 1:40PM
By Doyle Murphy on August 19, 2021 at 4:48PM
As Afghans flee a Taliban takeover at home, St. Louis officials hope they'll land here. "We're ready to welcome Afghan citizens to the Gateway City with open arms and open hearts," St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones says.
By Jenna Jones on August 19, 2021 at 3:56PM
The decision also sparked St. Louis County Council Chairwoman Rita Days and three other members — Councilwoman Shalonda Webb of the 4th district, Councilman Tim Fitch of the 3rd district and Mark Harder of the 7th district — to write a letter to the judge. The letter said the council members were hoping to provide additional perspective and information.
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