Arnold Rivera, 43, has been charged with first-degree murder, aggravated criminal sexual assault and concealing a homicidal death in the death of 14-year-old Kylie Toberman, and is being held without bond as authorities continue their investigation.
ST. LOUIS, MO. – As the holiday season begins, many people are searching for hope in the midst of challenging times, and through the 100 Neediest Cases program, our community has the opportunity to create a better, brighter holiday season for our neighbors in need. 100 Neediest Cases gives people the opportunity to spread joy and generosity to thousands of individuals and families who are at or 125% below the poverty line. 100 Neediest Cases helps people get access to a warm
A Korean War veteran from Nebraska named Russell Wood made 35 donations totaling $1,050 over the last year to Bill Eigel’s campaign for St. Charles County executive. The problem is, Wood, who is 92, has never heard of Eigel or set foot in St. Charles County. He told The Independent he had no idea he […]
Though Congress ended the record-setting federal government shutdown, many questions remain for states that were already wading through seismic federal changes. One major uncertainty: whether and how states will be reimbursed for the costs they incurred, as they have been in previous shutdowns. And for the longer term, the shutdown offered a glimpse into the […]
The Trump administration’s tariff appeal could mark the turning point when the U.S. Supreme Court finally stands up to the president. In oral arguments on Nov. 5, a majority of the justices on the court voiced open skepticism over Trump’s claim that he has authority to impose sweeping tariffs under a law that does not […]
St. Louis Public Schools closed seven of its buildings and relocated nearly two-thousand students six months ago after the deadly May 16 tornado. As weeks turned into months, community members began to wonder whether the schools would ever reopen. St. Louis Public Radio’s Hiba Ahmad toured some of the schools and has this report.
ST. LOUIS - A chilly start to our Monday but no major cold to talk about. Our week will be a wetter one, with multiple rain chances Monday through Friday. Clouds increase Monday with a slight chance of a rain shower by late afternoon. Breezy and dry conditions during the day will elevate fire danger [...]
Robbie Robertson's final solo album, 2019's Sinematic, features "Beautiful Madness," a song inspired by the two years he and Martin Scorsese lived together after their respective marriages collapsed. That "madness" is now detailed…
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