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One year later: Historic flooding slams the St. Louis region

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:15:02 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Wednesday marks one year since historic flash flooding slammed the St. Louis region, a catastrophe fueled by torrential rainfall and described by regional weather experts as a "one in one-thousand year" occurrence. Two people died from flooding impacts, more than 100 people were rescued at various stages of flash flooding and thousands of homes suffered some degree of flood damage. Some parts of the St. Louis metropolitan area reported more than a foot of rainfall on July 26, 2022. The National Weather Service tracked nearly 13 inches in St. Peters, and around one foot of rain in Clayton and University City. In St. Louis City, the day marked a new record for daily rainfall, reaching 7.8 inches and breaking a record that stood more than 100 years. In recognition of the historic flooding's one-year anniversary, a task force consisting of University City and Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District officials will gather Wednesday to discuss what's being done now to prevent fut...

ACLU of Missouri sues over gender-affirming health care ban

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:15:02 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Lambda legal, the ACLU of Missouri, and Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP, have filed a lawsuit to block the gender-affirming health care ban for minors in the state. Crime reduction event taking place today in East St. Louis after metro east shootings The ban is set to take effect on August 28. The challenge was filed in Cole County Circuit Court on behalf of three families, medical providers, and PFLAG National, and GLMA.

Green Park Lutheran School opening new playground this evening

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:15:02 GMT

MEHLVILLE, Mo. - Green Park Lutheran School is opening a new playground Wednesday.School officials say it features state-of-the-art equipment and interactive elements to stimulate students socialization and imagination. Ribbon cutting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Crime reduction event taking place today in East St. Louis after metro east shootings Students, parents, and community members are welcome to attend.

America's Center hosting 'North American Youth Congress' event Wednesday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:15:02 GMT

ST. LOUIS - More than 33,000 young adults are in St. Louis Wednesday for the 'North American Youth Congress.'The United Pentecostal Church is hosting the event at America's Center in downtown St. Louis. It's one of the largest Christian youth events in North America. Stay of execution granted for Johnny Johnson There are worship and preaching sessions and on Friday, a service project to pack 3,000 disaster relief supply kits.

ADA's 33rd anniversary party happening today

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:15:02 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Wednesday is the 33rd anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act.The ADA bans discrimination in employment, education, and access to transportation in places of business that serve the public. The group 'Paraquad' is hosting a party celebrating the ADA. Crime reduction event taking place today in East St. Louis after metro east shootings It's at 5:30 p.m. at Paraquad's 'Orthwein Center' on Berthold Avenue.

'Summer Vet Fest' and 'Pact Act' events happening today

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:15:02 GMT

ST. LOUIS - August will mark one year since the 'Pact Act' was signed into law. The bill expands VA healthcare and benefits for millions of veterans and their survivors.However, according to VA Secretary Dennis McDonough, there are some veterans who still haven't received the new benefits. So the Veterans Benefits Administration and St. Louis Healthcare System are hosting the 'Summer Vet Fest' Wednesday. Crime reduction event taking place today in East St. Louis after metro east shootings The goal is to let veterans and their families know what benefits they can get, including toxic exposure screenings, women veteran programs, and homeless veteran programs.It's Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the VBA offices on Page Avenue. They also want to remind veterans to file their 'Pact Act' claim before August 9.

Creve Coeur McDonald's hosting 'Coffee with a cop' event today

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:15:02 GMT

CREVE COEUR, Mo. - You can share a coffee with a cop Wednesday at the McDonald's in Creve Coeur. Stay of execution granted for Johnny Johnson Officers will be there from 8:00 a.m. to 10 a.m. They want to break down barriers between police and citizens by getting to know them, answering questions, and giving residents a chance to voice their concerns.

Ube is catching the eyes and palates of foodies; here are 7 places to try it around Denver

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:15:02 GMT

Ube, a purple yam native to the Philippines, is popping up left and right at local bakeries, cafes and ice cream shops.The Southeast Asian veggie (pronounced ooh-bay) has grown popular in the last year among foodies, thanks to its eye-catching hue, velvety texture and subtly sweet vanilla flavor.Thoa Nguyen has been serving ube products at her bakery, Bánh & Butter in Aurora, since she opened in April last year. For those who have never tried it, she likens the flavor to “a sweet potato casserole topped with marshmallows,” like the one your mom might make for Thanksgiving.“I love the idea of utilizing other cultures in my baked goods,” Nguyen said. “My background is Vietnamese, but I try to incorporate other Asian flavors as much as I can. Ube is such a trendy flavor, and it’s really created this recognition for the Filipino community, so I wanted it to be a part of my Asian fusion selections.”To get your ube fix (or your first bite) check out these seven spots in and around Den...

The business of strip clubs: Colorado dancers make their way through economic uncertainties

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:15:02 GMT

In her Lakewood home, 24-year-old Elyssa Hanley prepared for the day shift ahead at strip club Shotgun Willie’s in Glendale on the morning of Thursday, July 20.Her blonde hair pulled up in a clip, she sat in front of a mirror adorned with photo booth pictures in her bedroom, a pile of bikinis and sky-high heels to her left. As she applied her make-up – contour, brows, eyeliner, lashes and, soon, her signature red lipstick – Hanley debated whether she’d don her go-to school girl outfit later.For the time being, she wore a black sweatshirt featuring a stripper’s silhouette, emblazoned with the phrase: “Support the performing arts.”A dancer at the club at 490 S. Colorado Blvd. since the summer of 2021, her typical morning starts around 10 a.m. She’ll stretch, then work from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Hanley makes anywhere between $200 to $2,000 daily.Since the age of 18, “I’ve always had an interest in sex work,” said Hanley, who uses she/th...

Colorado’s drought is back after only a short reprieve

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:15:02 GMT

Colorado’s reprieve from drought lasted two weeks as warm temperatures and little precipitation have put the southwest corner of the state back to dry conditions.The U.S. Drought Monitor last week reported that 20% of the state is back in drought, just two weeks after its July 6 finding that the state was drought-free for the first time since 2019.A broad swath of southwest Colorado — including Grand Junction, Gunnison, Durango and Montrose — has returned to abnormally dry conditions. The Western Slope received unusual amounts of rain through June, said Norv Larson, a meteorologist with The National Weather Service in Grand Junction.U.S. Drought MonitorTwenty percent of Colorado is abnormally dry, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.“It just kind of precipitously ended here at the end of June,” he said.Despite a heavy snowpack and a wet spring in Colorado this year, climatologists say droughts will be more common and more severe. One good year cannot ...