Developers designing Florida homes to withstand hurricanes
The village of Cortez on Florida’s west coast took a direct hit from Hurricane Milton. But several homes in one Cortez community emerged from the storm unscathed. That is because developers built those homes specifically to withstand hurricanes. Dave Malkoff explains.
FanDuel Sportsbook race track adds more Thursday horse races
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – Starting Oct. 17, horse races at FanDuel Sportsbook Race Track will now additionally take place on Thursdays, with a shortened schedule this year due to casino construction plans starting in November. Races originally scheduled through Thanksgiving have been moved to Thursdays over the next three weeks: Oct. 17, 24, and 31, along […]
Shining a light on domestic violence with purple light bulbs
ST. LOUIS – Purple Thursday is a national day of action each October during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The campaign aims to raise awareness and envision a world without violence or abuse. Diamond Diva Empowerment Foundation launched the campaign in St. Louis, along with other organizations, companies, and communities. “Diamond Diva is a domestic awareness […]
Radioactive contamination in St. Charles County
WELDON SPRING, Mo. – Missouri state representatives are coming together to help protect residents from nuclear waste left over from the Manhattan Project. A new bipartisan special committee is focused on the lasting impact of nuclear weapon programs across the state. “People would say do you really think they would put an atomic bomb plant […]
