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98.3 TRY Social Dilemma: My Doctor's Receptionist Has a Tip Jar on Her Desk!!

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 07:00:07 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Today's 98.3 TRY Social Dilemma came from Greg and it's about tips. Here's his email: Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Hi Jaime. I have to admit, it takes a lot to surprise me, but what I saw this past Friday takes the prize. We’ve all seen more and more workers putting out “tip jars” in hopes of getting a little financial love from customers. I’ve seen it at coffee shops, car washes, gas stations, grocery stores…but I’d never seen one at a doctor’s office…until now. On Friday, I went in for a physical and saw a tip jar at the reception desk. Have I been in the dark on this one, or is this more common than I realize? Do we have to tip everyone now for doing their jobs? For the record, I did put a buck into the jar, but it felt wrong. What do you think? GregI'm all about people trying to make more money where they can, but this feels wrong to me. But I'm open to hearing different opinions. I guess I just ...

Multiple police departments respond to fatal shooting in Pine Lawn

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 07:00:07 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Authorities are investigating a murder early Thursday morning in Pine Lawn after one person was shot and killed.The North County Police Cooperative is the police agency leading the investigation. The police haven't confirmed much yet, but there was a sizable police presence at the shooting scene for some time.This all unfolded sometime around 1:00 a.m. on Jennings Station Road south of I-70, near the intersection with Reichmann Avenue. Authorities told FOX 2 that a man in his 20s was shot on Jennings Station Road. The victim then ran and collapsed in the backyard of a nearby home on Rosewood.There are multiple evidence markers at the scene and a medical examiner there as well. The evidence markers typically indicate shell casings. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Football coach shot in front of players at practice, St. Louis community shocked Police revealed that as they were investigating the shooting, multiple people started showing up at the ...

Spire making several city park improvements today for 'Day of Good'

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 07:00:07 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Spire employees will also be making improvements to several St. Louis City parks for their 'Day of Good' effort.Crews will be re-painting facilities, tearing up and re-paving asphalt, clearing up brush, and re-soiling the area. Check your tickets! Numbers drawn for $1.73 billion Powerball jackpot They'll be at Penrose and Fairgrounds Park Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and at Carondelet Park Friday at the same time.

Glasgow Village, Missouri hosting 'Clean Up, Build Up' event this weekend

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 07:00:07 GMT

GLASGOW VILLAGE, Mo. - Glasgow Village is holding their 'Clean Up, Build Up' event this weekend.The goal is to clean up the community park while also improving public safety. Volunteers are needed Saturday to help remove overgrowth and debris around the park. Football coach shot in front of players at practice, St. Louis community shocked Other volunteers will help install motion cameras and ring doorbells while handing out free gun locks to locals. Volunteers can meet at the Village Community Center at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday.The event will run until 2:00 p.m.

Military memorial complex project moving forward in Grafton, Illinois

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 07:00:07 GMT

GRAFTON, Ill. - Planning for a major military memorial complex is moving forward in Grafton.City officials unveiled the $6 million project during their capital campaign kick-off Wednesday. The National Memorial of Military Ascent Complex will include a memorial plaza and an interactive military museum. Check your tickets! Numbers drawn for $1.73 billion Powerball jackpot Grafton Mayor Mike Morrow, who is a veteran, says over 17% of Grafton's population are also veterans. He also shared that the project is expected to take four years to complete.A donation website is now available.

New Mercy Go-Health Urgent Care opens today in St. Louis City

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 07:00:07 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The first Mercy Go-Health Urgent Care in St. Louis City opens Thursday.It's located at 4260 Hampton Village Plaza. Football coach shot in front of players at practice, St. Louis community shocked This is Mercy's 22nd urgent care location in the St. Louis region.

Domestic violence center expanding facility to allow pets

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 07:00:07 GMT

ST. LOUIS - St. Louis' largest domestic violence shelter is teaming up with several pet organizations to make it easier for survivors to leave abusive environments.The 'Women's Safe House' in St. Louis is expanding its facility to add an animal kennel. It'll provide veterinary care for the pets, but owners will still be responsible for their care. The new facility is expected to be completed by early 2024. Check your tickets! Numbers drawn for $1.73 billion Powerball jackpot The National Domestic Violence Hotline reports that it usually takes survivors seven attempts to leave an abusive relationship. Leaving a pet behind is often a huge decision since only 17% of domestic violence shelters allow animals.

Vacant house and trash bin fires in north St. Louis

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 07:00:07 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Firefighters were busy with a few calls just after midnight.Two vacant homes caught fire on Annie Malone Drive at Garfield Avenue in the Ville neighborhood of north St. Louis. The walls collapsed on one of the homes. The other had roof damage. Football coach shot in front of players at practice, St. Louis community shocked There were also some trash bin fires in the neighborhood. One was on Whittier Street at Aldine Avenue, about two blocks from the house fires.All the fires are considered suspicious. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

House fire damages building in Walnut Park West neighborhood

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 07:00:07 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A fire damaged a house in the Walnut Park West neighborhood of north St. Louis.It started just after midnight on Thekla Avenue, near Park Lane. The fire was in the back of the house. Check your tickets! Numbers drawn for $1.73 billion Powerball jackpot Everyone who lives there got out safely.

Here’s how Colorado’s $500,000 TV rebate for “Coach Prime” show would work

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 07:00:07 GMT

The mix of hype and money that blooms in Deion Sanders’ wake — spread this year among the University of Colorado football team, Buff’s merchandise sales, Boulder restaurants and businesses, and the news media — would seem a straightforward win all around.But the economics behind the state’s planned rebates for season 2 of Amazon Prime’s “Coach Prime” mini-documentary series, whose producers have said they plan to spend $4.9 million in Colorado during filming, help to quantify some of it.That was the message last week when the Colorado Office of Film, Television and Media announced that “Coach Prime,” was already shooting here. (Season 1 debuted last year while Sanders was still coaching at Jackson State University in Mississippi.)The state office — part of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (COEDIT) — said the $4.9 million spend could result in $500,000 in rebates to SMAC Product...