The Missouri Restaurant Association is joining a lawsuit from dozens of area restaurant owners, but health leaders said they have science on their side ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — As restaurants and customers defied new orders closing St. Louis County bars and dining rooms Tuesday, area hospitals reported record-breaking new […]
Day: November 17, 2020
Tropical Update – November 17, 2020
Two systems present while we watch another possible area November 17, 2020 11:26 PM Nick Kelly Posted: November 17, 2020 11:26 PM Our look at the Tropics continues to show some activity as we continue through the middle of November. In the Atlantic Basin, Iota was once a dangerous Category […]
Some Illinois business owners supporting COVID-19 restrictions
“My business has been hit pretty hard during the pandemic. Still, I’m concerned about people’s lives and think the restrictions are necessary,” said Pang Chotinan FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, Ill. — Like so many business owners, the owners of Tong Phoon Thai Restaurant in Fairview Heights haven’t allowed any indoor dining for […]
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St. Francois County shares face mask evaluation results
“More education is needed on how masks work, the importance of masking, care of masks, and other mitigation measures,” the conclusion of the evaluation said ST. FRANCOIS COUNTY, Mo. — Fewer people in St. Francois County wore a face mask during a mandate than they did when there wasn’t a […]
Restaurant workers react to St. Louis County COVID restrictions
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — Restaurant owners say they wont see the full effects of the new St. Louis county restrictions for weeks to come. But their employees… say they need help right now. “I know too many people in my industry that have gotten COVID and it’s not because […]
4-States residents react to calls for mask mandates
November 17, 2020 7:28 PM Payton Holloway Posted: November 17, 2020 7:28 PM Updated: November 17, 2020 8:49 PM We wanted to hear how some residents felt about the renewed push for a mask mandate. Source link
Crawford County activates Mobile Unit for free COVID-19 testing
November 17, 2020 8:12 PM Stacie Strader Posted: November 17, 2020 8:12 PM CRAWFORD COUNTY, Kan. – The Crawford County Health Department goes mobile with free COVID-19 testing for residents with symptoms. The mobile testing unit will be at the following communities on Nov. 18, 2020: Walnut, Kan. – 9:00 […]
Illinois high school winter sports on hold with new COVID rules
The announcement from the IHSA executive director came hours after Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker announced the entire state would be moving to tier-three restrictions SPRINGFIELD, Ill — The Illinois High School Association is pausing the winter sports season due to new coronavirus restrictions in the state. The announcement from IHSA […]
Stan Musial celebration changed due to coronavirus concerns
It was supposed to be a trip through Busch Stadium honoring the Cardinals legend, but now it will be a drive-by birthday party ST. LOUIS — The Stantennial celebration planned at Busch Stadium will not go on as planned Saturday, but fans of ‘The Man’ will still have a chance […]
Kansas amends travel quarantine list, Nov. 17, 2020
States, countries removed November 17, 2020 7:58 PM Stacie Strader Posted: November 17, 2020 7:58 PM TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) removes two states and three counties from its travel quarantine list: North Dakota, South Dakota, Andorra, Belgium and Czechia. Those who have travelled […]
JeffCo: Men accused of stealing, shooting at deputies
DITTMER, Mo. — Two men are facing charges for allegedly trying to steal a tractor and shooting at deputies while trying to escape, Jefferson County Sheriff Dave Marshak said. Gregrey Tyler, 22, and Jesse Bell, 40, were charged with first-degree assault of a law enforcement officer, stealing and tampering in […]
Oklahoma business reacts to new pandemic restrictions
Okla. — Governor Kevin Stitt announced restaurants and bars would be required to close at 11 p.m. and space tables six feet apart. Source link
St. Charles County executive issues strong COVID-19 warning
ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. — St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann is urging county residents to change their behaviors to help stop the spread of COVID-19. This comes as COVID-19 cases continue to rise across the country and in the St. Louis area. “Our county is facing a severe rise […]
Trump fires Homeland Security’s Chris Krebs who called election secure
The Department of Homeland Security’s cyber chief, who presided over an elaborate election security effort guarding against foreign interference and fraud, was ousted by President Donald Trump on Tuesday as part of a continuing post-election purge of top national security officials. Trump announced the dismissal in a tweet Tuesday night. The […]
Partnership launches a Free Thanksgiving Dinner program nationwide
Walmart and Ibotta, a mobile rewards platform, team up with Cambell’s, Butterball and Coca-Cola for the Free Thanksgiving Dinner program, aiming to feed millions of American families this Thanksgiving. The program will run via the Ibotta app at Walmart stores nationwide or Walmart.com through Thanksgiving, Nov. 26, 2020. Why? Ibotta’s […]
SLU coronavirus outbreak ‘subsides’, school to offer extra tests
The testing is prioritizing those students who are returning home to at-risk loved ones or students who must be tested due to travel requirements ST. LOUIS — Saint Louis University’s COVID-19 outbreak linked to Halloween parties has subsided, the university’s president said in a message Monday. SLU President Fred Pestello […]
St. Louis Lambert International Airport during Thanksgiving COVID
More than half of Americans are still planning to travel for Thanksgiving despite the pandemic, according to TripAdvisor ST. LOUIS — More than half of Americans are still planning to travel for Thanksgiving despite the pandemic, according to TripAdvisor. “We’re expecting between 20,000 to 22,000 a day in both terminals,” […]
Clinical research organization in Springfield to pay $1 million to participants
November 17, 2020 5:11 PM Stacie Strader Posted: November 17, 2020 5:11 PM SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (Nov. 16, 2020) – QPS announces that its Springfield campus is projecting to pay out more than $1 million in stipends to area clinical research participants during the 4th Quarter of 2020. Of that $1 […]
Chesterfield woman wins $100,000 on scratchers ticket
CHESTERFIELD, Mo. — A Chesterfield woman recently won money by “accident.” The Missouri Lottery said when Page Nelson went to 7-Eleven to buy a scratchers ticket, she didn’t mean to buy the ‘Break the Bank’ ticket.’ “I was trying to buy another ticket,” she explained. The clerk at the gas […]