SUMMARY: The St. Louis mayoral primary is approaching, with early voting starting in less than six weeks and a diverse candidate field. Incumbent Mayor Tishaura Jones and former challenger Alderwoman Cara Spencer are running again, but Michael Butler, the Recorder of Deeds, is gaining attention with his campaign slogan “I like Mike.” Butler, a former Missouri State Representative and Democratic Party chairman, emphasizes improving city services, addressing reckless driving, and utilizing funds from a legal settlement with the NFL to rebuild housing. Voters can choose multiple candidates in the non-partisan primary, with the top two proceeding to the general election.

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SUMMARY: A ride operator at the Shepherd of the Hills Copperhead Mountain Coaster in Branson may have been under the influence of marijuana when two women fell, sustaining life-threatening injuries. The women, Kinda Renfro and Debra Rhodes, have filed a $50 million lawsuit after suffering severe injuries, including broken necks and brain bleeds, during the incident on November 1, 2024. Investigators found that the 26-year-old operator, unfamiliar with the ride due to a last-minute staff switch, did not properly check seatbelts. The ride has since been approved to resume with mandated safety modifications, including the installation of cameras and enhanced operator training.

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SUMMARY: Missouri school districts are facing multiple snow days, potentially leading to a week without in-person learning. State law mandates public schools to provide at least 1,044 instructional hours annually, with schools required to plan for 36 “make-up” weather hours, which allows for flexibility in scheduling. After missing these 36 hours, schools must only make up half of any additional hours lost up to 60, and may request a waiver for excess closures. Schools are increasingly utilizing Virtual Learning Days, or AMI days, which count toward instructional hours, to mitigate disruptions caused by inclement weather.

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