Chrystal Blair
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Missouri Utilities Earn Failing Grades in Clean Energy Report (opens the original)
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Missourians can look up how their electric utility’s energy plans measure up against its climate promises. The Sierra Club’s annual "Dirty Truth" analysis examined plans to retire coal plants, avoid new gas plants and expand clean energy. The group said utilities serving Missouri are falling short. Jenn DeRose, organizing strategist for the Beyond Coal campaign for the Missouri chapter of the Sierra Club, said the report looks at what companies actually plan to do. "Missouri utilities are really
Missouri Expert: You Can Still Eat Healthy on a Tight Budget (opens the original)
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Nearly 1 million Missourians experienced food insecurity in 2024, as families continued to face higher costs for groceries and other necessities. The American Heart Association reminds consumers that eating healthy on a budget can start with small substitutions, including lower-cost proteins, whole grains, and homemade alternatives to some packaged foods. Rachelle Bartnick, vice president of community impact for the American Heart Association in St. Louis, recommended some choices to try. "You c
Missouri Youth Leader Urges Deeper Response to 'Teen Takeovers' (opens the original)
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As summer winds down, Missouri communities are looking for ways to prevent another season of so-called "teen takeovers." The social media-organized gatherings sometimes lead to fights, property damage, and traffic disruptions. Earlier this month, a crowd took over an intersection near Bevo Mill and set a car on fire. Police are still searching for others believed to have been involved. The city of St. Louis responded to earlier disruptions with a 9 p.m. summer curfew for minors in Downtown and D
Missouri Grandparents Balance Childcare, Health, and Fixed Incomes (opens the original)
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National Grandparents Day is Sept. 13, honoring the connections grandparents build across generations. In Missouri, more than 30,000 grandparents are raising grandchildren, and many do so while living on fixed incomes and managing their own health needs. Deb Rambo, insurance specialist and president of the nonprofit 4 Ozark Seniors, said some retirees narrowly miss qualifying for assistance because the grandchildren they support may not be counted when eligibility is calculated. "They may just m
Missouri Students Start School with Armed Ranger Security in the Works (opens the original)
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As Missouri students head back to class, schools may soon have a new option aimed at keeping them safe. A recently passed state law creates specially trained school security personnel known as "Missouri Rangers." The Missouri Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission is developing the program. Schools will not be required to participate, and rangers can be paid or serve as volunteers. Sen. David Gregory, R-Sunset Hills, who sponsored the legislation, said the training will focus on key que
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