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Inside the sex trafficking fight and the victims most targeted
SUMMARY: Foster care children are often targeted by traffickers, as highlighted by Fox Files investigator Chris Hayes. Recent trafficking incidents at the Renaissance Hotel and River City Casino involved missing teens from foster care and minors, revealing concerning patterns. Statistics show that 78-80% of trafficking survivors have spent time in foster or adoptive care. Training for police, healthcare professionals, and citizens focuses on identifying and assisting victims, emphasizing the importance of intervention while ensuring personal safety. Survivors require ongoing support to avoid re-victimization, highlighting the need for community awareness and involvement in preventing trafficking.
Two recent sex trafficking busts – one at the Renaissance Hotel in April 2023 and another at River City Casino this past February – reveal a pattern.
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Timing the winter storm: When will the St. Louis area see snow and ice?
SUMMARY: A significant winter storm is set to impact the St. Louis region this weekend, with a mix of heavy snow and ice from Saturday evening to Monday morning, peaking on Sunday. A Winter Storm Warning begins at 10 p.m. Saturday, with snow accumulating in northern counties. Freezing rain is expected in southern areas, leading to potential power outages. Snow and sleet patterns will vary across the region; heavier snow is predicted north of Interstate 70, while areas south may face more ice. By Monday, accumulations could reach 8-10 inches in the north and significant ice in the south. Driving is discouraged during peak conditions.
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Family aims to open cannabis cultivation facility in North St. Louis • Missouri Independent
SUMMARY: Xavier Messiah and his younger brother promote their family cannabis brand, Deer Owl Family Farms, outside Union Station in St. Louis ahead of the MJ Unpacked conference. Their father, Markum “Magnificent” Messiah, aims to utilize their microbusiness license, won last year, to cultivate organic cannabis, emphasizing community involvement and skills for youth. The family, affected by the War on Drugs, sees this venture as a chance to engage with the community while navigating the challenges of operating a microbusiness in Missouri’s emerging cannabis market. Their goal is to build a legacy and empower the next generation through entrepreneurship.
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Shoppers hitting grocery stores to prep for winter storm
SUMMARY: Ahead of winter weather, shoppers at a Schnucks store in Maryland Heights are stocking up on essentials like bread, milk, and eggs. The store, open since 6 a.m., has already seen an increase in customers, with more expected as the storm approaches. Store officials are monitoring the weather and preparing for more shoppers. One early customer, Maria DeLoach, mentioned she was shopping early to avoid the weekend rush. As the storm nears, shoppers are encouraged to get their groceries early and stay ahead of the anticipated chaos. The store may adjust hours depending on weather conditions.
Call it the rush before the winter storm hits. Grocery stores are expected to have some busy times before this first big winter storm …
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