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Metro West scholarship awarded | Schools | westnewsmagazine.com

2 days ago | westnewsmagazine.com

Recent Marquette High graduate David Moss has earned the 2025 Metro West Firefighters Community Outreach Annual Scholarship.
Why are Republicans having such problems doing what clearly needs to be done?

1 week ago | westnewsmagazine.com | Star Parker

Why is it such a struggle for Republicans to do what clearly needs to be done regarding taxes and spending? Let’s get to the root of the problem. I began my work some 30 years ago with a passion to fix what was broken in our nation’s low-income communities. That is, to end the cycle of poverty – children growing up in poor households and remaining poor as adults. I saw that what was widely accepted as the solution – America’s generous welfare state – was the problem.
Parkway West tennis doubles duo place third at state

2 weeks ago | westnewsmagazine.com | Warren Mayes

In their fourth trip to state, Parkway West seniors Kai Daudsyah and Winston Gao ended their careers with a third-place finish in the Class 2 state tournament at the Cooper Tennis Complex in Springfield. Longhorns coach Katelyn Arenos said the pair “were excited to make it” to the state tournament again. “They knew they would have to play well to get to the championship,” Arenos said.
Lafayette wins first state boy golf trophy since 2001

2 weeks ago | westnewsmagazine.com | Warren Mayes

Lafayette’s Gaylen Laster predicted his boys golf team could finish in the top four in the Class 5 state golf tournament and bring home a trophy. The Lancers proved Laster’s prophecy correct. Lafayette earned a fourth-place finish with a two-day total of 588, on rounds of 295 and 293. “Well, I wasn’t a liar,” Laster quipped. “I’ll tell you what, that’s always the goal going into a season. Win the conference and district and bring home some hardware from state.
Parkway South advances to Class 6 baseball quarterfinals after winning first district title in 13 years

3 weeks ago | westnewsmagazine.com | Warren Mayes

Parkway South’s baseball team ended one streak and hopes to break another one this weekend. While hosting, the Patriots stopped a 13-year district title drought by defeating top-seeded Eureka 7-6, winning the Class 5 District 2 tournament. It was the first district championship for Parkway South since the 2012 season, when Patriots claimed the Class 4 District 4 crown. It was the 10th overall district title for the program.
New technique measures the heart’s ‘true age’

3 weeks ago | westnewsmagazine.com | Lisa Russell

No matter what your age, your heart may be older than you are – sometimes by decades – according to scientists in the U.K. They have developed what they say is a revolutionary new way of measuring the heart’s “true age” using MRI technology. The scientists call their cutting-edge technique a game changer, adding that it could potentially transform how heart disease is diagnosed by catching problems early on, before they become life-threatening.
When it comes to water, these five rules can keep kids safe

4 weeks ago | westnewsmagazine.com | Kate Uptergrove

In a few short days, public and private pools will open for summer, and kids of all ages will be testing out their jumps, dives, slides and strokes. Kids are fearless and therein lies the challenge for parents, grandparents, babysitters and camp counselors. It only takes a minute for a fun day at the pool, or around any body of water, to turn upside down.
It’s time to head to the pool, here’s what you need to know

4 weeks ago | westnewsmagazine.com | Kate Uptergrove

Across the nation, Memorial Day weekend signals the start of pool season, the day when municipal and private pools swing open their gates for a summer of slipping, sliding and splashing good times. To help guide your summer fun, here are the hours for local, municipal pools. North Pointe Aquatic Center, 335 Holloway Road in Ballwin, is open daily from 11:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. with extended hours to 9 p.m. on Fridays in July and on Friday, Aug. 1.
Sugar substitute may be less than healthy

4 weeks ago | westnewsmagazine.com | Lisa Russell

Many people concerned about the health problems linked with added sugars – such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease and obesity – have switched to foods and beverages containing newer sugar-free sweeteners. But one of these popular sweeteners may present significant health risks of its own, even in small quantities.
Bryant clinches third Old Warson Cup win

4 weeks ago | westnewsmagazine.com | Warren Mayes

Justin Bryant joins an illustrious group with his win in the 27th annual Old Warson Cup. Bryant’s victory makes him a three-time Old Warson Cup champion. He previously won in 2011 and 2012. His third win places him in the small group of individuals who have accomplished this feat, which includes Skip Berkmeyer and Sam Migdal. Bryant defeated Blake Skornia in a semifinal match 2-up to reach the final match for the third consecutive year. Bryant, the No. 3 seed, faced No. 8-seeded Chad Niezing.