SUMMARY: More than 90,000 Missourians lost access to University of Missouri (MU) Health Care providers in April due to a coverage dispute between MU Health Care and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Missouri’s dominant insurer covering nearly one-third of residents. The Missouri Senate Insurance and Banking Committee held a special hearing to resolve the impasse, hearing testimony from various stakeholders including state insurance officials and Anthem representatives. Concerns were raised that the dispute’s outcome could set a precedent impacting other insurers and healthcare providers statewide and nationally. No resolution was reached, though Senate President Cindy O’Laughlin attended, underscoring the issue’s significance.

An ongoing impasse over coverage prompted a special hearing Monday of the Missouri Senate’s Insurance and Banking Committee.

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SUMMARY: Severe storms on June 29 caused widespread damage in Springfield and Greene County, Missouri. Over 9,000 City Utilities customers remain without power, down from 37,000 at the storm’s peak, with full restoration expected by July 3. Residents should report damage and outages and inspect electrical weatherheads for safety. Debris removal efforts continue, including chainsaw crews and public works clearing streets and downed power lines. Several parks and trails remain closed due to damage. Outdoor warning sirens are partly offline; residents should use multiple alert methods. A media briefing is scheduled June 30 at the Public Safety Center.

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SUMMARY: Red, White & Blue in the Loo is a community event happening July 3rd and 4th at the Monroe County Fairgrounds in Waterloo to celebrate Independence Day and support local charities. Activities include live music, autocross, a mechanical bull, axe throwing, a silent disco, art and craft vendors, food stalls, and family fun like Bubble Jungle and a real-life dinosaur exhibit. Proceeds benefit the Violence Prevention Center of Southwestern Illinois and the JB Patriot Pantry food drive supporting local survivors of domestic violence and food insecurity. Tickets are $25, with discounts available online at redwhiteandblueintheloo.com. Families and kids are welcome.

For more information, visit redwhiteandblueintheloo.com

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