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Increase on your Mental Health Services
SUMMARY: Lutheran Family and Children Services is offering free mental health care for children and teenagers aged 8 to 19 in St. Louis and Franklin counties. With rising mental health issues among youth, including anxiety, depression, and social isolation post-COVID, this initiative aims to provide much-needed support. Parents can get involved by calling 314-777-5100 or visiting their website at ellis.org for quick assessments and services. Signs to look for in children include unusual behavioral changes, increased isolation, or sudden hyperactivity. Access to these services is currently available without long waiting periods, making it a valuable resource for concerned families.

Behavioral Health Program Manager Ryan Patterson joins the morning show to talk about the increase in youth mental health services
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Rumor of monkey trade for child leads to foster mom’s arrest
SUMMARY: Brenda Deutsch, a 70-year-old foster parent from Winfield, Missouri, has been arrested on charges of child abuse, neglect, and endangerment after a missing child was located in Texas. Prosecuting Attorney Mike Wood indicated that the investigation may uncover extensive allegations, including claims of physical abuse and an incident involving Deutsch allegedly offering to trade her foster child for a monkey. Court documents detail instances of abuse, and despite over 200 hotline calls regarding her home, prior police reports had not been filed. Deutsch remains in custody on a $250,000 bond, with court proceedings expected to reveal more details.
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Michelle on the Money: Automakers track driver behavior; Jaguar Land Rover pauses shipments
SUMMARY: Jaguar Land Rover is suspending shipments to the US for a month due to new 25% tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on imported cars. As the US is a crucial market with over 200 dealerships, this pause will impact operations. Meanwhile, a 2023 study indicates that “buy now pay later” (BNPL) users often face high bank overdraft charges and late fees, negatively affecting credit scores. Additionally, many automakers are collecting driver behavior data, which can influence insurance premiums and loan terms. Consumers can limit data sharing but may lose essential features like roadside assistance by opting out.

Jaguar Land Rover is pausing its shipments to the U.S. A new Consumer Reports investigation revealed that nearly every major automaker is collecting “driver behavior data.” Experts warn buy-now, pay-later options aren’t best for shoppers.
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Crash kills 16-year-old firefighter on his way to rescue call
SUMMARY: Sixteen-year-old volunteer firefighter Chevy Gaul was killed in a crash while responding to a water rescue in Franklin County. The accident occurred Friday around 4:15 p.m. on Highway 50 during heavy rain, when Gaul’s car crossed the center line and struck a cargo van. He was transported to Mercy Washington Hospital and later pronounced dead. The Bufort Leslie Fire Protection District, where Gaul served, mourns his loss deeply. Community support has poured in, with flags at half-staff and a memorial fund created by the Chief Mason Griffith Foundation. Gaul was remembered as selfless, beloved, and committed to helping others.

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