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A man was pronounced dead July 4 after drowning in the Meramec River.

ALTON - Alton Police Department is investigating a shooting in the Oakwood Estates Housing Complex that was called in at about 10:15 p.m. on Monday, July 4. Police say two were found injured outside an apartment and transported to a local hospital for care. Both were later transported to St. Louis for additional treatment. No other information about the suspect or those injured in the incident has yet been released. More to come.

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The end of pandemic-era federal aid for school meals raises concerns for families already struggling with rising food and fuel costs.

The 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 5.70% for the week ended June 30 — down from 5.81% the prior week.

Scott J. Drennen, 29, of Festus, died after being hit on the shoulder of the ramp from I-55 to I-270.

The Funk family has been living and farming in Illinois since the early 1800s.

GODFREY - The Village of Godfrey Fun Fest at Glazebrook Park closed the Fourth of July festivities Monday around the area in style with strong attendance and fun. Godfrey's event featured vendors, face painting, food trucks, inflatables and so much more. Another bright spot was the t-ball and pitching machine awards at 5:30 p.m. Monday at the park, a proud moment for parents and children. The fireworks display started at 9:15 p.m. on Monday and was rated outstanding by those in attendance. Village of Godfrey Mayor Mike McCormick said the Family Fun Fest is always a great way for residents to celebrate Independence Day and see what he called "one of the best fireworks shows in the area."

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It's going to be a warm and humid Tuesday morning with a very hot and humid afternoon.

Six months ago, Sarah started making homemade t-shirts and sweatshirts. She had never made custom shirts before. But she taught herself.

An early morning crash in downtown St. Louis sends three people to the hospital.

The group of major companies that runs St. Louis needs to get out of the real estate business. That’s a strange sentence to write. I’m guessing it’s a puzzling one to read.

Seven states, including Missouri, will hold primary elections on Tuesday August 2, 2022 — just four weeks from today. My goal in this post is to make you aware  of all items on your ballot, not just the high-profile U.S. Senate race. St. Louis City (election website): First, with redistricting ...

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — In the nearly 14 years she’s been in the U.S., Ming Zhang has completed her law degree, started a family and moved to Kansas. A day before Independence Day, she celebrated her naturalization alongside 46 other new citizens. Zhang, an Overland Park resident, gave her Oath of Citizenship outside the Children’s […]

The post At naturalization ceremony, immigrants celebrate ‘beginning of a new life’ for Independence Day appeared first on Missouri Independent.

Washington Park Fire Department is on the scene of an abandoned Illinois home that caught fire.

For two hours last week, former Trump White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson calmly, matter-of-factly testified to the commission of high crimes by the former president and by many of those around him. She told her fellow Americans that Trump had been informed on the morning of Jan. 6 that the mob assembled by his command […]

The post Mark Meadows could come to regret acquiescence to Trump coup attempt appeared first on Missouri Independent.

It’s part of a larger effort to make the food system more resilient to climate change — and more delicious.

Controversial legislation would have derailed state's clean energy efforts.

The owners hope to utilize some of the indoor and outdoor space for events, like farmers' markets and weddings, in the future.

Experts say it's not time to freak out — yet.

Founding Yes frontman Jon Anderson kicks off a U.S. summer tour with the Paul Green Rock Academy this Thursday, July 7, in Plymouth, New Hampshire. Anderson will be joined by…

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