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Boeing Seeks Propulsion Engineers for Defense, Space Security Division in St. Louis

Boeing Seeks Propulsion Engineers for Defense, Space Security Division in St. Louis

Boeing Seeks Propulsion Engineers for Defense, Space Security Division in St. Louis

Midwest Roaster Blueprint Coffee Refunds Customers Following Supreme Court Ruling on Unconstitutional Tariffs

Midwest Roaster Blueprint Coffee Refunds Customers Following Supreme Court Ruling on Unconstitutional Tariffs

Midwest Roaster Blueprint Coffee Refunds Customers Following Supreme Court Ruling on Unconstitutional Tariffs

United Way Report Reveals Significant Financial Hardship in Kansas City Area Households

United Way Report Reveals Significant Financial Hardship in Kansas City Area Households

A new report released by United Ways across Missouri highlights widespread financial hardship in the Kansas City area, indicating that nearly 4 in 10 households struggle to afford basic necessities. The report introduces the ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) threshold, which provides a more comprehensive measure of financial instability than the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). According to the data, 11% of metro households fall below the FPL, while an additional 24% are categorized as ALICE, meaning a total of 35% of households cannot cover essential costs. The ALICE Survival Budget for a family of four in Missouri is $72,228, significantly higher than the FPL of $31,200. For a single adult, the ALICE budget is $27,024 compared to the FPL of $15,060. The report notes that costs for housing, food, childcare, healthcare, and transportation are rising faster than wages for many.

Trump replaces judicial nominee in last-ditch bid to reshape US appeals court

Trump replaces judicial nominee in last-ditch bid to reshape US appeals court

By Nate Raymond Nov 10 (Reuters) - The White House withdrew and replaced one of President Donald Trump's judicial nominees on Tuesday, after opposition from Republican senators cast doubt on his ability to fill a key US appeals court seat before Democrats take control of the Senate.

Eversource Proposes Significant Rate Hike in Connecticut, Customers Express Concerns

Eversource Proposes Significant Rate Hike in Connecticut, Customers Express Concerns

Eversource Proposes Significant Rate Hike in Connecticut, Customers Express Concerns

Texas A&M volleyball drops four spots in latest AVCA Top 25

Texas A&M volleyball drops four spots in latest AVCA Top 25

Texas A&M fell four spots to No. 21 in the latest AVCA Top 25 after road losses to Vanderbilt and Missouri.

UBS Seeks Senior Wealth Strategy Associate in St. Louis for Private Wealth Management Team

UBS Seeks Senior Wealth Strategy Associate in St. Louis for Private Wealth Management Team

UBS Seeks Senior Wealth Strategy Associate in St. Louis for Private Wealth Management Team

Which Cardinals move will tell you the most about 2027?

Which Cardinals move will tell you the most about 2027?

For those of you who have already taken in my early bird podcast I posted through The Feed, thank you and you know where I will be headed in this article. As we attempt to figure out the best way to spread the word about our spoken content, continue to give feedback on your experience […]

Family Submits DNA to Identify Hitchhiker Killed in Oklahoma in 1972, Cold Case Reopened

Family Submits DNA to Identify Hitchhiker Killed in Oklahoma in 1972, Cold Case Reopened

A Missouri family has submitted DNA samples to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) in an effort to identify a hitchhiker killed in a 1972 traffic incident near Clinton, Oklahoma. The family believes the unidentified man may be a relative who left Missouri around 1971 and was never heard from again. The hitchhiker was struck by a vehicle on June 26, 1972, near Interstate 40 and State Highway 183 after reportedly running out of a ditch and motioning for a ride. At the time, investigators found some indications that the man might have been from Missouri, but despite checks of local jails and an investigation, his identity remained unknown. The OHP has exhumed the man's body, which was buried in Oklahoma City, to obtain a viable DNA sample for comparison with the family's submission. OHP officials anticipate that DNA testing results could take eight to nine months.

Jefferson College Offers Short-Term Career Training Programs for In-Demand Skills

Jefferson College Offers Short-Term Career Training Programs for In-Demand Skills

Jefferson College’s Workforce & Employment Services (WES) is providing short-term, career-focused training programs designed to equip individuals with in-demand skills for entering or advancing in the workforce. These programs emphasize hands-on learning, industry-aligned instruction, and practical credentials. Upcoming classes for Spring 2027 include Industrial Maintenance, with exact dates yet to be determined. The Certified Medication Technician (CMT) program is scheduled from February 9th to April 13th, with sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-9 pm, totaling 18 sessions. Prospective CMT students must be current Missouri CNAs for at least six months. An Insulin Administration add-on course is available immediately after CMT, on April 20th and 22nd, requiring participants to be current Missouri CMTs or MA-1 Caregivers. Additionally, the Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) program will have its Spring 2027 dates announced. Rolling admission classes are also available for Medical Assistant and Phlebotomy...

Green Card Holder Indicted for Falsely Claiming U.S. Citizenship to Vote in Local Missouri Election

Green Card Holder Indicted for Falsely Claiming U.S. Citizenship to Vote in Local Missouri Election

Christopher Doucet, a 68-year-old Canadian-born green card holder residing in the U.S. since childhood, has been indicted on a federal felony charge for falsely claiming U.S. citizenship to register and vote. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Missouri announced that Doucet registered in Jackson County, Missouri, on January 30, 2024, where he marked 'Yes' to the citizenship question and signed a certification affirming he was a U.S. citizen. Subsequently, on April 2, 2024, he cast a ballot in a general municipal election in Independence, Missouri, an election that did not include any federal offices. Doucet was arrested following the indictment by a federal grand jury. If convicted, he faces a potential sentence of up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine. The investigation was conducted by Homeland Security Investigations with assistance from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. An indictment serves as an accusation and does not constitute proof of guilt.

Kansas City Police Issue Silver Alert for Missing 76-Year-Old Woman with Dementia

Kansas City Police Issue Silver Alert for Missing 76-Year-Old Woman with Dementia

The Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department has issued a Silver Alert for Mae Bibb, a 76-year-old woman reported missing. Ms. Bibb was last observed around 5:00 a.m. on Saturday in the 9700 block of N Shannon Avenue in Kansas City, Missouri. She is described as 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighing approximately 120 pounds. Family members have expressed significant concern for her health and well-being, as she is believed to be suffering from dementia and may be experiencing cognitive impairment. The Silver Alert aims to enlist public assistance in locating Ms. Bibb, emphasizing the urgency due to her vulnerable condition. Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding her whereabouts to contact emergency services or the KCPD Missing Persons Unit.