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The autopsy ruled the boy's death in March was an accident. He fell from a 430-foot Florida drop-tower amusement park ride.

A 22-year-old man was charged with murder after allegedly decapitating a pregnant Illinois woman, whom he dated on and off again for two years.

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A new report on asset forfeiture arrives at the same conclusions every other report on the subject has: forfeiture makes money for cops, does almost nothing to stop illegal activity, and rarely, if ever, results in criminal convictions. (via CJ Ciaramella at Reason) The new report [PDF], put together by the Americans for Prosperity Foundation […]

ALTON - A Litchfield man - Deundrea S. Holloway - has been charged with the gruesome murder of a pregnant mother, Liese A. Dodd, in the 3400 block of Bolivar Street in Alton on Friday in her residence. Liese's mother arrived at this residence where her daughter had recently moved as she had not been heard from lately and tragically discovered her. The Alton Police was immediately contacted. Both Holloway and Dodd were 22 years of age. The Madison County State's Attorney's Office issued the following charges today for Holloway: two counts of first-degree murder, two counts of intentional homicide to an unborn child, dismembering a human body, offenses relating to motor vehicles, and concealment of a homicide death. Alton Police Chief Marcos Pulido said the investigation determined Liese was beheaded and she was also pregnant with an expected delivery date in mid-July. The Alton Police Department Investigations Division started investigating the case as soon as it was called to the

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Medical experts worry that extreme heat is exacting a rising and deadly toll on public health.

Three teens were shot in downtown St. Louis at the beginning of June. 5th Ward St. Louis Alderman James Page shares what city officials are doing to bring order to the neighborhood, which includes banning scooters.

A 29-year-old Hannibal man was sentenced Monday for stealing guns from a local farm supply store and selling one of the firearms to an undercover federal agent.

Emil Frei and Associates teamed up with muralist Cbabi Bayoc for a stained glass collaboration that changes how Jesus and Mary Magdalene are portrayed in liturgical art. Bayoc and fifth-generation owner Aaron Frei discuss the art of stained glass and their unique commission.

Emil Frei and Associates teamed up with muralist Cbabi Bayoc for a stained glass collaboration that changes how Jesus and Mary Magdalene are portrayed in liturgical art. Bayoc and fifth-generation owner Aaron Frei discuss the art of stained glass and their unique commission.

Pier Property Group and Edwardsville-based Fireside Financial have parts of Bayer's campus under contract to buy.

Tonia Haddix is facing possible federal prosecution for her elaborate story about Tonka the Chimp.

Homeland Security and the Clay County Sheriff's office arrested five Missouri men and one from Kansas, after an undercover child sex sting.

The St. Louis Department of Health is looking for people with accounting, nursing, customer service, and animal control experience.

Former President Donald Trump planted the seeds for the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol by continually promoting theories that he lost the 2020 election through fraud, even though top advisers and officials told him there was no evidence to support the claim, according to testimony a U.S. House committee presented Monday. In its […]

The post Trump spread claims of election fraud debunked by his own legal team, Jan. 6 panel says appeared first on Missouri Independent.

Letter To The Editor: I want to add my name to the ever-growing lists of endorsements for Mike Walters for County Clerk. I served with Mike on the Godfrey Village Board of Trustees and found him to be a conscientious, hardworking public servant. He was fair in his decisions and was vigilant about saving taxpayers’ money. Mike did a great job of being a trustee by being responsive to the needs and viewpoints of all of the residents of Godfrey. Since then he has been on the Madison County Board and continues to serve with distinction. His years of experience make him a highly qualified candidate for the Clerk’s office. I unequivocally recommend Mike Walters for County Clerk. Gary Ayres

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Gov. Mike Parson has signed legislation requiring electrical transmission line developers to pay farmers more for easements on their land. Parson, a Republican, was in Sedalia Saturday for a Missouri Cattlemen’s Association steak fry …

Like other runners living in St. Louis, Tina Muir has some opinions about the city. “Forest Park speaks for itself; that’s definitely my favorite place to go,” she says. “But I do love to get out on the trails.