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'Battle of the Badges' blood drive happening today in Festus, Missouri

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:26:57 GMT

FESTUS, Mo. - The friendly competition to save lives is on. The Festus-Crystal Elks Lodge is hosting the 'Battle of the Badges' blood drive on Monday.It's from noon to 7:00 p.m. When you donate, you can select to have dispatchers, firefighters, or EMTs represent you. They're going to see who can recruit the most donors. ‘It’s a monster!’ Teen catches 108-pound catfish near Spanish Lake You can walk in or set up an appointment on RedCrossBlood.org.

SSM Health and Siemens Healthineers starting 10-year partnership to train new workers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:26:57 GMT

ST. LOUIS - SSM Health is partnering with medical tech company, Siemens Healthineers for a 10-year deal.The agreement is focused on expanding access to high-quality care and training more healthcare workers. Siemens will provide SSM Health with the latest technology, software, and technology at all of their sites in Missouri, Illinois, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin. ‘It’s a monster!’ Teen catches 108-pound catfish near Spanish Lake They'll also invest in programs that expand early detection and management of chronic diseases in underserved communities.

Charter offering 100% tuition for workers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:26:57 GMT

ST. LOUIS - If you want to have your education paid for, you might be interested in working for Charter Communications, the parent company of cable and internet provider Spectrum. They've announced plans to cover all tuition costs for workers.FOX 2's partners at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported that the incentive applies to workers pursuing a high school diploma, an undergraduate or associate degree, and some certificate programs. The new program is an extension of Charter's previous tuition reimbursement policy. ‘It’s a monster!’ Teen catches 108-pound catfish near Spanish Lake Charter employees can choose from 30 different institutions. The Mercy Health System and Confluence Academies also have similar programs.

Denver investors making play for WNBA expansion team as league commissioner visits this week, source says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:26:57 GMT

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert will visit Denver on Wednesday as the league assesses the city’s potential for an expansion team, possibly as early as 2025.The group that is meeting with Engelbert declined to discuss it, but a source who is closely involved with Engelbert’s visit confirmed she will be in the city to meet with an investment team and tour gyms where a WNBA team could play and practice.The investment team includes Robert Cohen, chairman and chief executive officer of IMA Financial Group; Navin Dimond, CEO and co-founder of Stonebridge Companies, a hospitality and hotel development company; and his daughter Ashley Dimond, who works as Stonebridge’s director of strategy, the source said.Cohen and the Dimonds declined to comment for this story.Bill Hanzlik, a former Denver Nugget and founder of the youth sports organization Gold Crown Foundation, said he has been involved with the investors as a potential non-profit partner. He told The Post that he di...

Opinion: Polis’ careless words disappoint. Colorado’s women expect better from our allies.

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:26:57 GMT

Words matter. Representation matters. And to the great disappointment of the Democratic Women’s Caucus of Colorado, our governor failed to demonstrate an understanding of that in a series of recent public comments and actions.While we know that Gov. Jared Polis is a thoughtful and compassionate man who cares about the people of Colorado, as our state’s highest elected leader, it is incumbent upon him to carefully choose words that reflect his understanding of the real issues those identifying as women, which comprise 49.2% of his constituents, face.Several recent incidents have given us pause. The first was at an event to celebrate the election of Mayor Yemi Mobolade in Colorado Springs. The governor recognized Focus on the Family for the good work they do in the community.Focus on the Family has actively worked to undermine progress on values our Caucus holds dear, including comprehensive reproductive health care and the rights of all people to express themselves as individuals and...

Opinion: Blocking the Uinta Basin Railway is another injustice to the Ute Indian Tribe

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:26:57 GMT

Colorado politicians have apparently forgotten about the state’s historical second-class treatment of Native Americans and are repeating many of the same mistakes today.As Chairman of the Ute Indian Tribe Business Committee, I am shocked and disappointed by the actions of Gov. Jared Polis, U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper, and other state lawmakers that reflect disregard and contempt toward our peoples’ ancestral ties to Colorado.Ute Indians occupied what is now the state of Colorado from time immemorial. Although the federal government forced us to relocate to eastern Utah in what we today call our Uintah and Ouray Reservation, Colorado remains our ancestral homeland.Once we were forcibly relocated to the arid Uinta Basin, energy mineral production has become the main source of livelihood for our people, who would otherwise struggle to put food on the table, access education, and provide shelter for our families.The Uinta Basin Railway Project would provide much-n...

Legal challenges to Biden's student loan plans have borrowers anxious

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:26:57 GMT

(The Hill) - The Biden administration has found more of its student loan policies entangled in legal battles, raising anxiety for borrowers as repayments are set to start in the fall.The most recent challenges threaten student loan forgiveness for 800,000 borrowers and changes to the borrower defense student debt relief program that would make it easier for those defrauded by their colleges to receive forgiveness.Borrowers are having to navigate what the legal developments mean for their loans while also losing faith in receiving more help from the administration before they have to begin repaying their debts in October. President Joe Biden in the Oval Office of the White House is seen in this file photo from July 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)“I believe even though the specificities of the various lawsuits that are being challenged [...] I think the question that is on a lot of people's minds, specifically the 40 million borrowers, even if it doesn't directly affect them, is when...

Neotonics Skin & Gut Gummies Reviews – SCAM or LEGIT? My Personal Experience!

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:26:57 GMT

Neotonics Skin and Gut Essential Probiotics Gummies have emerged as a cutting-edge solution that aims to revolutionize how we approach skincare and gut health. These gummies combine science, innovation, and convenience to offer a novel way to support both your skin and gut from the inside out.Are you tired of dealing with stubborn blemishes, wrinkles, and uneven skin texture? Do you struggle with gut issues and weight gain? It’s time to discover the powerful connection between your gut health and the appearance of your skin. In this comprehensive review, we’ll delve into the science behind Neotonics Gummies and how they can help restore your youthful glow while promoting a healthy gut.Product NameNeotonicsCategoryGut and skin supportCustomer Rating4.7/5.0 (based on 13,968 reviews)Main IngredientsFenugreek, Babchi, Inulin, Dandelion, Bacillus coagulans, Lemon balm, organic Ceylon ginger, slippery elm bark, organic lion’s mane, fennel and more.Other BenefitsSkin rejuvenati...

Even celebrity realtors feel the pinch as Southern California mansion sales fall

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:26:57 GMT

By Caelyn Pender | BloombergHigher interest rates and a new tax on luxury home sales in Los Angeles are weighing on even the celebrity real estate agents who show off their million-dollar listings on TV.Mauricio Umansky, chief executive officer of the Agency and star of the Netflix series Buying Beverly Hills, said his company’s transaction volume, though better than average, is down about 25%. The housing market, he said, “is in a recession.”Jason Oppenheim, president of the Oppenheim Group and star of two other Netflix programs, Selling Sunset and Selling the OC, also expects to sell fewer homes this year.“This is when agents get defined — in difficult times,” he said.The nation’s second-largest city, a perennial hot spot for real estate, is wrestling with higher interest rates that make homes less affordable and a new tax that went into effect in April. The city imposes a 4% levy on properties selling for over $5 million and 5.5% on those over $10 million, with the money going to...

Cadaver dogs are in Maui to help find the dead. Here’s how it works and why it’s difficult

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:26:57 GMT

By Zoe Sottile | CNNTwisted metal. The carcases of burned sedans. Charred shells of what once were homes, thriving businesses and cultural landmarks. As Maui officials continue searching through the wreckage for the many who are still missing after wildfires tore through the island, they have a new tool at hand: human remains detection dogs, often called cadaver dogs.The wildfires, whipped by strong winds from Hurricane Dora offshore, ravaged the once vibrant Hawaiian island, killing at least 93 people. Only two of the dead have been identified as of Saturday.The disaster is the deadliest US wildfire in over 100 years, according to research from the National Fire Protection Association. Officials have acknowledged the death toll is likely to increase and the true scale of the casualties is unclear. And spotty cell phone coverage has added to the confusion over missing friends and family.Cell signals are improving – some families have finally been able to reach their loved ones throu...