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The FCC’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), part of the 2021 infrastructure bill, currently provides 23+ million low-income Americans a $30 broadband discount every month. But those 23 million Americans are poised to soon lose the discount because key Republicans — who routinely dole out billions of dollars on far dumber fare — refuse to fund a $4-$7 billion extension. As […]

The drones cost the city nearly $20,000 and will be used for police, fire, public works and parks and recreation departments.

Mississippi Lime Co., a St. Louis-based supplier of high-calcium lime products and technical solutions, has rebranded and will begin operating as MLC.

The $75,000 grant will help construct a nature-rich play space at the Julia Goldstein Early Childhood Education Center.

Hosts George Mahe and Cheryl Baehr discuss St. Louis' growing vegan scene, offering must-try restaurants, menu recommendations, and insights into the plant-based lifestyle.

Previous speakers hosted by the committee include actress and activist Jameela Jamil, actress Brenda Song and fashion designer and television personality Tan France.

Comedy legend George Wallace talks about a new Amazon show, the Katt Williams diatribe and his busy touring schedule.

We are inured to the violence of our car-centric transportation system. Crashes are just part of the deal, right? As drivers we accept the inconvenience of a lane closure, perhaps the fleeting gratitude that we weren't involved this time, and we move on.

Sum 41 is part of the long list of bands on a farewell tour, such as Aeorsmith and the Eagles. “Tour of the Setting Sum" will play the Factory April 24.

This story was commissioned by the River City Journalism Fund. In the some two decades since the St. Louis Cardinals reached an agreement to obtain public funding for a new stadium, team leaders have touted its economic benefits for the area and described the agreement as unique in professional sports because of how much of the stadium was privately financed. Local officials often then repeat those leaders’ assertions.

Ameristar Casino Resort Spa St. Charles at 1 Ameristar Boulevard has a new spot to get fast-casual Mexican cuisine. The Salted Lime is now open, serving an array of Mexican food favorites, including complimentary chips and salsa for the table, along with items like bean dip, guacamole, street tacos, build-your-own burritos, chimichangas, pork carnitas made with citrus- and cola-braised pork and more. They’ve also got plenty of margaritas, plus desserts like churro cheesecake and tres leches cake.

ST. LOUIS -- The storms of Tuesday evening are gone, but the strong breeze is not. On Wednesday, expect sunny skies with winds gusting to 30 to 35 mph with high temperatures near 80 degrees. That is 10-12 degrees above average. The wind will begin to ease into this evening. Overnight, expect clear skies. Wake [...]

Missouri House Speaker Dean Plocher and his allies complained for weeks that the ethics investigation into his alleged misconduct was dragging out unnecessarily. As it turns out, the biggest reason for the delay may have been Dean Plocher himself.  The Republican from Des Peres for three months refused to speak to an attorney hired by […]

The post Dean Plocher delayed ethics investigation he publicly complained dragged on too long appeared first on Missouri Independent.

UPDATE: The 16-year-old was located in good health and has returned home, according to the St. Charles County Police Department. WENTZVILLE, Mo. -- A teenager from St. Charles County is missing this morning. He is homeschooled and was last seen leaving Liberty Church in O’Fallon, Missouri, around 4:45 p.m in a GMC Acadia Tuesday. His [...]

CLAYTON -- Normandy Middle School teacher, Christopher Daniels, is currently detained at the Justice Center in Clayton facing serious charges related to sex crimes involving a minor. Daniels, a 41-year-old resident of Berkeley, is accused of engaging in a sexual relationship with a 12-year-old girl. The Pagedale Police Department looked into the alleged crimes, which [...]

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