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‘A racial component’: Court documents detail charges against Andrew Lester, man accused of shooting teenager Ralph Yarl

By Web staff Click here for updates on this story     CLAY COUNTY, Missouri (KMBC) — The Clay County Prosecutor’s Office on Monday evening filed charges against Andrew Lester in the shooting of Ralph Yarl. Lester is charged with first-degree assault and armed criminal action. Yarl was shot late on the evening of April 13th, 2023

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‘Right now it’s toxic’ Supporters fill Kirkwood School Board meeting in solidarity with transgender teachers

By Jon Kipper Click here for updates on this story     ST. LOUIS, Missouri (KMOV) — Over 100 people donning red shirts showed up to the Kirkwood School District meeting Monday night in protest of how they believe the district handles transgender educators. One teacher said that they chose to quit teaching in that district because

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MedStar Health transplant director: living organ donors are in high demand

By Miana Massey Click here for updates on this story     BALTIMORE (WJZ) — More than 100,000 people nationwide are currently waiting for an organ transplant, according to the Health Resources and Services Administration. “The need out surpasses the availability. Supply does not meet demand in this case,” Jennifer Verbesey, the transplant director of MedStar Health,

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