For years, dietary supplements have been a source of controversy and have been linked to numerous product liability claim. According to an investigation by Consumer Reports, seven out of ten Americans take dietary supplements. It’s no wonder dietary supplements are a $40 billion a year industry. The Consumer Reports’ investigation reveals many are unsafe….
A Kansas toddler was killed in a terriblepedestrian accident in Olathe on Wednesday. According to the Olathe Police Department, a 14-month-old girl was struck by a pickup truck in the 13800 block of South Seminole Drive at approximately 4:35 p.m. The child was taken to a nearby hospital where she was pronounced dead. Police…
The federal government released a grading system that allows consumers to comparehospital performance and quality on Wednesday. The one- to five star-rating system has been long-awaited as well as controversial. Not all hospitals excelled on the rating system, particularly hospitals in St. Louis that many would expect to do well. For instance, many hospital…
The sister of an NBA legend was killed in a tragichit-and-run accident in Kansas City on July 17. The young mother’s family is looking for answers and seeking justice for her tragic death. The 24-year-old mother of three was struck by a car on northbound I-35 near Chouteau around 12:40 a.m. The young woman’s…
Unlicensed drivers of the popular ride-sharing,Uber, have been ticketed by the St. Louis Taxi Commission for violating state law. For a long time, the St. Louis commission has required all taxi services and ride-sharing companies to acquire a license to operate in the city and county. However, Uber drivers have not been compliant. The…
A 20-hour Driver’s Education Course in Nebraska teaches teens the dangers ofdistracted driving. Students learn that reading an average text message for three to five seconds also is enough time to drive the length of a football field. The driving instructor spends a considerable amount of time ingraining the dangers of distracted driving into…
A family narrowly escaped a seriousvehicle fire last night in St. Louis City. The fire broke out just after 8:15 p.m. in a downtown St. Louis parking garage. Three vehicles were damaged in the fire at 300 North Broadway, in the parking garage of the Marquette building. A family claims their vehicle caught on…
A young Pevely woman was killed in a fatalpedestrian accident in Jefferson County yesterday. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the 31-year-old woman was fatally struck by a tractor- trailer truck while walking in the right lane of northbound Interstate 55. The accident occurred near mile marker 183.4, just north of Pevely at…
A Missouri widow is failing to negotiate with the insurance company after a fatalmedical emergency. Recently, the widow received an unexpected medical bill she cannot afford to pay. The 79-year-old woman lost her husband to a stroke last year. His medical emergency was declared severe enough that medical professionals chose to airlift him from…
Almost two months ago, General Mills recalled a variety of Gold Medal Flours, including Wondra Flour and Signature Kitchens Flour due to possible contamination ofE. coli. The recalled flours were manufactured in the Kansas City facility and distributed across the country. Since the initial recall announcement, four more consumers have become ill, totaling 46…