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Missouri ‘child care deserts’ pose issues for parents and providers

By Siobhan Harms Click here for updates on this story     VIENNA, Missouri (KOMU) — During the pandemic, Missouri lost 30% of its child care facilities, according to the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). That loss exacerbated an already significant child care shortage. “We definitely have what’s called deserts in the state,” Dr.

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“I want him to go to jail”: Minnesota families who lost thousands to pool contractor Charles Workman applaud federal charges

By JENNIFER MAYERLE Click here for updates on this story     MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Federal prosecutors just charged Charles Workman with defrauding homeowners of more than three-quarters of a million dollars in what they call a “swimming pool contracting scheme.” WCCO’s Jennifer Mayerle spoke with families who say Workman took their money, but never did the

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Central and Oakland Catholic among schools across Pennsylvania to receive ‘computer-generated swatting calls;’ FBI and state police investigate

By HEATHER LANG Click here for updates on this story     PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a series of hoax phone calls made to 911 centers on Wednesday that prompted numerous schools across the state to enter lockdowns or go into evacuation mode. Two of those schools are in the heart of Pittsburgh

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