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Two men have been arrested and charged in connection with a shooting death earlier this month in East St. Louis, according to Illinois State Police.

For many incarcerated people, getting a full night’s sleep is almost impossible. Bright lights, loud noise, overnight head counts, early morning meals and other routine features of prison and jail operations can make restorative sleep nearly impossible, according to a new report from researchers at the Prison and Jail Innovation Lab at the University of […]

Homicide Detectives are investigating a shooting that happened on June 11, 2026 at a Downtown West loft.

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Is Facebook down? Users are reporting problems with Meta platforms.

Wedding season feels modern, almost like a scheduling trend invented by venues, florists, and group chats. It is not. The idea that certain months are better for marriage than others goes back hundreds of years, shaped by religion, farming, money, travel, and even basic hygiene. Why “wedding season” exists at all Most people think couples simply pick dates they like. In reality, wedding patterns have long been shaped by what life allowed. For much of history, marriage was not jus

A Lemay man died after a four-way car crash Wednesday in the Carondelet neighborhood.

When Missouri cannabis regulators recalled hundreds of marijuana vape pens last month, the Kansas City-based manufacturer said the issue was related to “evolving” testing requirements for licensed facilities.  But state regulators say the testing rules did not change. And certificates of analysis posted by the company and reviewed by The Independent show the recalled products […]

The geometric and glowing art of HYBYCOZO is coming to St. Louis this spring and summer, on display for daytime visitors of the Missouri Botanical Garden and during special illuminated […]

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The National Museum of Transportation is proud to announce a special exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of historic Route 66. Titled “Roads, River, Rooms, and Reels,” the exhibit will open […]

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This date carries importance in the history of exploration and empire. In 1898, the Philippines declared independence from Spain during the Philippine Revolution. Emilio Aguinaldo proclaimed independence at Kawit after years of anti-colonial struggle, inspired in part by Filipino nationalism and by the weakening of Spanish control during the Spanish-American War. The declaration did not lead immediately to widely recognized sovereignty, since the United States soon took control of the islands

ST. LOUIS - A man was charged after stealing a forklift from a warehouse in north St. Louis. According to a probable cause statement from the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD), the incident occurred on Sept. 18, 2025, at CubeWork, located in the 600 block of E. Redbud Ave. Police said Xavier D. Simms, [...]

As more discussions about supplying adequate, affordable childcare are had across the state, childcare centers continue to struggle with staff retention. Beth Ann Lang, deputy chief executive officer of Child Care Aware of Missouri, has been working to address Missouri’s childcare crisis for more than 20 years. Lang said there are many deep-rooted issues within […]

The High Low Gallery presents a new exhibition, Night Comfort, featuring works by St. Louis artist Jeremy Rabus, opening Friday, March 27 and running through Sunday, June 14. Night Comfort explores nostalgia through […]

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Regional leaders and community members gathered in Black Jack to discuss strategies for reducing gun violence, with a focus on reaching out to youth and preventing potential increases in violence during the summer months.