SUMMARY: Election drama is unfolding in Saint Charles County as court documents threaten to temporarily halt no-excuse absentee voting. The controversy centers on whether the early voting process adequately accommodates poll watchers. Travis Allen Hines has filed for an emergency injunction, claiming election laws require poll watchers’ presence at absentee ballot preparations. Despite the court hearing scheduled for tomorrow, county election officials assert that voting will proceed as planned, having seen over 25,000 early ballots cast since October 22. The court hearing is set for Friday at 9:00 AM, with officials prepared to comply with any resulting orders.

A legal effort attempting to halt early voting in St. Charles County will not force polls to close Thursday morning. A top election official in St. Charles County says early voting will continue as planned. A court hearing has been set for Friday at 9 a.m. on the issue.

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SUMMARY: A police pursuit that began after shots were fired at officers ended on the southbound ramp to Highway 170 from Natural Bridge. Video from Bommarito Automotive Group SkyFOX shows the scene, where the suspect‘s vehicle overturned in a ditch. Police returned fire during the incident, striking the suspect multiple times. First responders provided aid before the suspect was transported to the hospital. The situation escalated from the initial gunfire directed at police, leading to the dramatic pursuit and subsequent confrontation.

A police pursuit that allegedly involved a suspect firing shots at officers ends with the suspect shot and hospitalized with undisclosed injuries.

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SUMMARY: Congenital heart disease is a prevalent birth defect affecting millions in the U.S., usually diagnosed in infancy and requiring lifelong care. In St. Louis, SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children‘s Hospital is the only facility certified in adult congenital heart disease, offering comprehensive monitoring and support throughout patients‘ lives. Dr. Ahmed highlights that the certification includes not just cardiology but also pregnancy care and mental health services. While many patients are diagnosed early, ongoing specialized care into adulthood is crucial for improving outcomes compared to past decades, providing crucial support for a better quality of life.

Cardinal Glennon is the only hospital in the St. Louis area with a certification in Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD). 

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