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New concerns and a new bill to fund St. Louis-area radioactive waste victims

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fox2now.com – Mallory Thomas – 2025-01-24 17:13:00

SUMMARY: Missouri Senator Josh Hawley has introduced a new bill to compensate victims affected by radioactive waste in the St. Louis area, particularly concerning the West Lake Landfill. This legislation follows recent findings by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources indicating widespread radioactive contamination. The West Lake Landfill, a Superfund site, was used for dumping radioactive waste in the 1970s. Hawley emphasizes the need for justice for those harmed by nuclear contamination, noting past legislative failures to adequately address compensation. His bill has co-sponsors in both parties, highlighting a renewed effort for legislative action and awareness of ongoing health risks in the region.

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Arthur Shivers: Muscle Recovery

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www.youtube.com – FOX 2 St. Louis – 2025-01-26 08:43:29

SUMMARY: In this weekend’s segment, Jeff Bernthal talks to Arthur Shivers from AG3 Fitness about the importance of recovery after workouts. As people age, recovery can slow down, leading to discomfort and soreness. Shivers emphasizes that muscle recovery starts before hitting the gym with proper nutrition and hydration. Post-workout, it’s crucial to consume protein and carbohydrates within 30 minutes to help repair muscle fibers. He recommends meals rich in protein, whole grains, and greens. Next week, they’ll discuss stretching routines to aid recovery, inviting viewers to reach out for more information on fitness memberships.

Arthur Shivers with Generation 3 Fitness joins us in studio to talk about how to help your muscles recover properly between workouts.

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Traffic creates frustration as Kansas City reconnects westside

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fox4kc.com – Jacob Sloan – 2025-01-25 21:32:00

SUMMARY: Kansas City’s plan to reconnect the westside involves a lengthy community engagement process, as highlighted by City Councilman Crispin Rea. Concerns voiced during a recent meeting include worsening traffic, pollution, and noise, impacting residents’ quality of life. With a federal grant received in March 2023, the project aims to address the issues caused by highways dividing neighborhoods. Residents like Ramona Arroyo and Sue Bustamente expressed hopes for improvements, despite worries about future developments, such as a potential downtown Royals stadium. The city is set to host another meeting in April and aims to complete the final report by Winter 2026.

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Mapping the largest blue-to-red voting shifts in St. Louis County from 2020 to 2024

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fox2now.com – Joey Schneider – 2025-01-25 18:06:00

SUMMARY: A new interactive map by The New York Times reveals shifts in voter preferences during the 2024 presidential election, shortly after Donald Trump’s second presidency began. Covering 42 states and 74% of the votes, it shows a national red shift compared to 2020, highlighting varied voting patterns. In St. Louis County, a traditional Democratic stronghold, support for the Democratic ticket declined slightly from 61.17% in 2020 to 60.79% in 2024, with approximately 23,000 fewer votes. Key shifts were noted among precincts, with some transitioning from blue to red, while others moved in the opposite direction, reflecting a complex political landscape.

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