Haircuts for Heroes: Supporting the family of a fallen officer with a haircut
CREVE COEUR, Mo. – A fresh haircut is known for a boost of confidence, but this week at Hair Saloon chains around St. Louis, it’s also helping build a stronger community. The Hair Saloon for Men is donating 10 percent of all proceeds directly to BackStoppers, a St. Louis-based organization that provides financial assistance and […]
Ameren sends resources to help with hurricane relief efforts
ST. LOUIS – Ameren workers from Illinois and Missouri left the St. Louis area Monday to help with efforts to restore power in areas devastated by Hurricane Helene. “The hurricane has left a lot of damage in its wake,” Ben Lynch, director of Missouri operations for Ameren, said. Ameren operations are limited to Illinois and […]
Alderwoman fears fraud risks could cost millions in ARPA funds
ST. LOUIS – St. Louis Alderwoman Pam Boyd (Ward 13) fears fraud concerns may cause the City of St. Louis to lose tens of millions of federal pandemic relief funds, known as ARPA funds, earmarked for struggling north St. Louis. The city has allocated $37 million in ARPA funds to help revitalize north St. Louis. Critics […]
FEMA centers open in St. Clair County to aid July storm recovery
ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ill. – The devastation caused by the storms over a three-day period in July left countless families in St. Clair County scrambling to rebuild their lives. Now, two disaster recovery centers in Belleville and Cahokia Heights are offering a lifeline. Two FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers have officially opened: one at the Southern Western […]
DNC trolls Trump, Vance with digital projections on NYC’s Trump Tower
The Democratic National Committee will once again be putting projections on a Trump Tower about the Trump-Vance ticket ahead of the vice presidential debate.
Spotlight on home hospice care as Jimmy Carter turns 100
He’s already the oldest former president in the U.S. but tomorrow, Jimmy Carter will make more history when he turns 100. For the last 19 months, the 39th president has been in home hospice care. In “Eye on America,” Dr. Jon LaPook examines how home hospice is evolving to serve America’s growing elderly population.
Home hospice care in the spotlight as Jimmy Carter turns 100
The vast majority of hospice patients choose to receive care at home, like 98-year-old Joan Prum of Connecticut — and former President Jimmy Carter.
Hurricane Helene devastates southeastern U.S.
The death toll from Hurricane Helene has surpassed 100 people across the Southeast. Hundreds are still unaccounted for, and roughly two million people have lost power. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry reports from North Carolina.
Campaigns shift plans to respond to Helene destruction
Helene’s devastation is prompting the 2024 candidates to adjust their campaign schedules. Vice President Kamala Harris cut her visit to Nevada short to attend briefings on disaster recovery, and former President Donald Trump toured some of the storm’s damage in Georgia. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett has more.
East Coast dockworkers poised to begin port strike
Thousands of dockworkers are poised to walk off the job Tuesday, as their union and the U.S. Maritime Alliance remain at an impasse in negotiations. The work stoppage is expected to involve 14 ports and roughly 25,000 workers. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave unpacks the strike’s potential financial impact.
