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VALLEY PARK, MO – The family of a 6-year-old murdered in 2002 remembered her Saturday morning with a children’s safety fair in Valley Park, Mo. “She loved the critters. She used to try to bring frogs in the house.” Budding outdoorswoman Casey Williamson was only six-years old when a family acquaintance killed her sixteen years ago this week. “There are no words to describe it,” said event organizer and Williamson’s great aunt, Della Steele, who spoke for the family as […]
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ST. LOUIS- Enjoy Christmas in July with Royal Icing from Pint Size Bakery & Coffee INGREDIENTS: 3 egg whites 1 lb powdered sugar ¼ tsp cream of tartar Pinch kosher salt ¼ tsp vanilla extract DIRECTIONS Using a stand mixer fitted with the whip attachment. Combine all ingredients and whip on low until just moistened. Whip on high speed until icing is very thick, bright white and no longer shiny. Color icing as desired. Preferably with gel or paste coloring. […]
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ST. LOUIS-Cinnamon Roll Icing from Lady Goo Goo Cakes INGREDIENTS & DIRECTIONS: Combine 3/4 cup powdered sugar 3 tbs melted margarine 1/2 tablespoon vanilla Dolls & Desserts with American Girl The Magic House July 28th 6 – 9 P.M. 516 S. Kirkwood Rd. MagicHouse.org LadyGooGooCakes.com
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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium offers the Out to Sea Shark Dive Experience in Springfield, MO. It is not every day you can swim with sharks, much less in the middle of the Midwest. But, a museum built by the owner of Bass Pro Shops lets visitors do just that. The more adventurous visitors can put on a wetsuit, a special air helmet and get an up-close view of the carnivorous fish from the […]
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ST. LOUIS – In the shadow of the John Cochran Veterans Affairs Medical Center, union workers at the facility held a rally. The workers, members of the American Federation of Government Employees rallied Saturday to protest three executive orders signed by President Trump in March. One order aimed to make it easier for federal offices to fire poor-performing employees. Fred McDuff, AFGE Legislative Political Organizer, said employers usually need a cause and process before terminating a union worker. He said […]
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ST. ROBERT, MO — You can’t miss the signs if you drive two hours south of St. Louis on I-44. The Uranus Fudge Factory is a popular tourist trap that has some snickering and many stopping for a treat. There is chocolate everywhere. “It is constant. Non-stop. We pack fudge all day, every day,” said Uranus Fudge Factory General Manager Tina Elliott. “We have 16 different flavors of fudge.” You can also pick up a memento from your trip to […]
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The opioid addiction crisis often impacts cancer patients who are just trying to spend precious last moments with loved ones. Patients with terminal cancer can see tumors spread across their body. Finding relief from chronic pain can be difficult. Often, chronic pain fails to respond to conventional treatments, such as rest, physical therapy, over-the-counter or prescription medications. Dr. Sameer Gadani, SLUCare interventional radiologist at SSM Health St. Louis University Hospital says, “The most important site and the most frequent site […]
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Drooping, or fatty eyelids are not just a vanity problem. If you are constantly raising your eyelids to see, it is time to let a doctor help you. “The extra skin can act like a baseball cap, which can cause people to have trouble seeing above them. I’ve had patients who regularly bump into cabinets or doors because they just don’t see them”, says SLUCare ocular plastic surgeon, Dr. Gabriela Espinoza. Denise Carter was one of her patients who sought help. […]
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ST. LOUIS – Chef de Cuisine Nathan Sandkop is looking forward to next year’s honey harvest to sweeten dishes at the Chase Park Plaza. Until then, he uses honey — liberally — in dishes like the flash fried wings, charcuterie board and truffles. Right now, the Chase gets help from Issabee’s Beekeeping Supplies to cultivate their own honey on the roof of the hotel. Executive chef Gunter Weber hopes to have at least 50 pounds of honey for the kitchen and hotel […]
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Kidney stones have been described as the worst pain a human can feel. Subtle signs of kidney stones include pain on one side of the back or abdomen. But they can also cause much more than annoying pain. “Recurring urinary tract infections, bladder infections. Some people actually have an acute pain episode from their stones”, says SLUCare urologist, Dr. Lindsay Lombardo. Causes include dehydration, obesity, pregnancy, sedentary lifestyle, bariatric surgery, as well as chronic medical conditions such as high blood pressure, […]
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SLUCare OB/GYN, Dr. Becky Lynn says cancer can do real damage to a woman’s desire for sexual intimacy following cancer. During cancer treatment, women are often focused on surviving. “And then, patients are sort of left with after treatment now what?” Dr. Lynn is one of the only obstetricians in the St. Louis area specializing in women’s sexual health. And, Dr. Lynn can relate. “I was just like them in 2010. I underwent breast cancer treatment. So I hear what they’re […]
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A man’s prostate gland usually starts to enlarge after he reaches 40 years of age. This condition is called benign prostatic hyperplaisia (BPH) and is considered a natural process of aging. More than 70% of men in their 60’s experience BPH symptoms. It is not cancer, and it does not raise your risk for prostate cancer. Symptoms often include a weak stream of urine, difficulty starting urination, dribbling of urine, a sense of not fully emptying the bladder, more frequent urination […]
