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New Missouri Violent Crime Data Released Shows Reason for Hope
If you try to be an optimistic person, I have a new report on violent crime in Missouri that might just give you additional hope. It's certainly not all good news, but there appears to be a silver lining to the storm cloud of violence in the Show Me State.
The Chiefs in Kansas? Here's What It Might Look Like
Kansas City Chiefs fans eagerly anticipate new domed stadium near The Legends and Kansas Speedway, as imagined by architect David Manica.
Updated Ranking Now Shows 15 Illinois Hospitals Have a ‘D’ Rating
It should not be surprising to know that I was given one 'D' grade when I was in high school. I blame physics since I don't understand them. But, that's one reason why I feel qualified to be the messenger about a newly updating ranking of Illinois hospitals that now shows 15 have the lowest 'D' rating.
Updated Rankings Now Show 6 Missouri Hospitals Have a ‘D’ Rating
A few weeks ago, I shared data from the last complete year which revealed only 2 Missouri hospitals received a 'D' rating for patient safety. Brand new data for Spring of 2024 has now been released and it shows that now a half dozen Missouri hospitals have fallen to that nearly bottom category.
Relax, Missouri Really Does Have Its Own Ghostbusters
I predicted this would happen. Ever wanted to call the Ghostbusters, but thought they were just a movie memory now? Fear not. Missouri really does have its own version of the Ghostbusters - sort of.
Map Shows How Missouri Morphed from a ‘Pop’ to a ‘Soda’ State
This might be the most dangerous issue I cover. There's a new map that shows how Missouri changed over the decades from a 'pop' state to one that embraces 'soda' and it's a dumpster fire waiting to happen.
The 1 Disturbing Illinois Crime Trend No One Wants to Talk About
You hear a lot about many types of crime in Illinois, but this is one trend it seems few want to actually discuss. The Land of Lincoln is seeing a disturbing rise in one category in particular that should never happen.