Mike Ferguson in the Morning 12-23-24

(6:05am) MORNING NEWS DUMP

Six people were injured after they were hit by a car on Sunday night outside Ted Drewes Frozen Custard on Chippewa near Jamison in south St. Louis.. A 19-year-old is facing charges in connection with the crash. Story here: https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/local/multiple-people-struck-sunday-night-by-vehicle-outside-ted-drewes/63-dd554ae2-2b00-432a-8d9e-c2614035a2f6

Comments on the CR that was passed on Friday to avert a government shutdown. Story here: https://redstate.com/beccalower/2024/12/21/breaking-us-senate-cr-bill-n2183478

A new report shows that Illinois gained population in 2024. Well, of course...thanks to illegal immigration. An estimated 530,000 illegal aliens now live in Illinois.

A Missouri judge strikes down some of the state's pro-life laws and protections for women, citing the new state constitutional amendment. Planned Parenthood is still complaining that they can't start killing again because their Missouri clinics remain unlicensed. 

Gas prices in much of the metro area bounced back up again last week, with many stations on the Missouri side increasing prices by as much as 25 cents per gallon. 

Triple-A predicts record-breaking holiday travel this week.

Be careful out there. According to a report by Nationwide Insurance, today, Dec. 23, is the most dangerous day of the month to be on the road.

Blues face the Red Wings in Detroit tonight at 6pm in their final game before their Christmas break. They'll return to action on Friday, Dec. 27, hosting Nashville at Enterprise Center at 7pm.

Farewell to one of baseball's best leadoff hitters and The Man Of Steal, Rickey Henderson. He was 65.

(6:20am) Dave Lauer, Mike's good friend and teammate on his baseball team, talks about his new book "Glad To Be Here" and his focus and determination as he deals with brain cancer. Dave shares lessons he's learned on how to maintain a positive attitude through a difficult situation like this. 

Check out Dave's book "Glad To Be Here: Embracing Life and Facing Death: The Paradox of a Terminal Diagnosis" here: https://www.amazon.com/Glad-Be-Here-Embracing-Diagnosis/dp/B0DQLF3WFS/ref=monarch_sidesheet_title

(6:35am) Part 2 of our interview with Dave Lauer, Mike's good friend and teammate on his baseball team. He talks about his new book "Glad To Be Here" and his focus and determination as he deals with brain cancer. Dave shares lessons he's learned on how to maintain a positive attitude through a difficult situation like this. 

Check out Dave's book "Glad To Be Here: Embracing Life and Facing Death: The Paradox of a Terminal Diagnosis" here: https://www.amazon.com/Glad-Be-Here-Embracing-Diagnosis/dp/B0DQLF3WFS/ref=monarch_sidesheet_title

(6:50am) MORNING NEWS DUMP

Six people were injured after they were hit by a car on Sunday night outside Ted Drewes Frozen Custard on Chippewa near Jamison in south St. Louis.. A 19-year-old is facing charges in connection with the crash. Story here: https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/local/multiple-people-struck-sunday-night-by-vehicle-outside-ted-drewes/63-dd554ae2-2b00-432a-8d9e-c2614035a2f6

Comments on the CR that was passed on Friday to avert a government shutdown. Story here: https://redstate.com/beccalower/2024/12/21/breaking-us-senate-cr-bill-n2183478

A new report shows that Illinois gained population in 2024. Well, of course...thanks to illegal immigration. An estimated 530,000 illegal aliens now live in Illinois.

A Missouri judge strikes down some of the state's pro-life laws and protections for women, citing the new state constitutional amendment. Planned Parenthood is still complaining that they can't start killing again because their Missouri clinics remain unlicensed. 

Gas prices in much of the metro area bounced back up again last week, with many stations on the Missouri side increasing prices by as much as 25 cents per gallon. 

Triple-A predicts record-breaking holiday travel this week.

Be careful out there. According to a report by Nationwide Insurance, today, Dec. 23, is the most dangerous day of the month to be on the road.

Blues face the Red Wings in Detroit tonight at 6pm in their final game before their Christmas break. They'll return to action on Friday, Dec. 27, hosting Nashville at Enterprise Center at 7pm.

Farewell to one of baseball's best leadoff hitters and The Man Of Steal, Rickey Henderson. He was 65.

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