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Motorcycle crashes on Gravois in the Bevo Mill neighborhood

1 year 11 months ago
ST. LOUIS -- A motorcycle crash happened at around 1 a.m. at Gravois Avenue and Itaska Street in the Bevo Mill neighborhood of South St. Louis. The collision involved a motorcycle and a car, according to reports from our Nissan Rogue Runner, Brian Howe. An ambulance was at the scene, but there is no information [...]
Joe Millitzer

Trump’s Likely FCC Boss, Brendan Carr, Tries To Undermine Popular Infrastructure Bill Broadband Improvements

1 year 11 months ago
States are poised to receive $42.5 billion in broadband grants thanks to the 2021 infrastructure bill. While a lot of this money will be going to the usual entrenched monopoly incumbents, a lot of it is also going to a growing list of popular cooperatives, municipalities, and city-owned utilities to expand affordable fiber. This Broadband […]
Karl Bode

Opponents of Missouri sports betting amendment pull TV ads in campaign’s homestretch

1 year 11 months ago
The campaign opposing a sports betting constitutional amendment on Missouri’s November ballot canceled more than $1 million in television ads Thursday just as the group pushing the proposal launched new ads featuring former St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Ozzie Smith. The Independent’s tracking of broadcaster reports to the Federal Communications Commission show that Missourians Against the Deceptive Online Gambling Amendment aired or reserved almost $4 million worth of television ads opposing…
Rudi Keller

Fairview Heights restaurant approved to reopen after food poisoning cases

1 year 11 months ago
The LongHorn Steakhouse in Fairview Heights is now approved to reopen, two weeks after it voluntarily closed over an investigation into food poisoning. As of Thursday, the business had not publicly stated a reopening date. The restaurant temporarily closed Oct. 2 after customers tested positive for shigella, a bacterial infection that can cause stomach pains, fever and diarrhea that can be bloody. The St. Clair County Health Department said its inspectors have been at the restaurant and gave…
Jonathan Fong

Forecast: Warming weekend with possible rain

1 year 11 months ago
  ST. LOUIS -- We’ll continue to warm up into the weekend. Sunny skies, low humidity, and afternoon highs in the 70s Friday through Sunday. Out the door temperatures won’t be as cold either, in the 40s. The low humidity, dry conditions, and an increase in winds each afternoon means we will have higher wildfire concerns over [...]
Angela Hutti

Opponents of Missouri sports betting amendment pull TV ads in campaign’s homestretch

1 year 11 months ago
The campaign opposing a sports betting constitutional amendment on Missouri’s November ballot canceled more than $1 million in television ads Thursday just as the group pushing the proposal launched new ads featuring former St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Ozzie Smith. The Independent’s tracking of broadcaster reports to the Federal Communications Commission show that Missourians Against the […]
Rudi Keller

Reproductive rights: Where do Trump and Harris stand?

1 year 11 months ago
WASHINGTON — This year’s election marks the first time voters are casting ballots for president since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the constitutional right to an abortion and made reproductive rights a pivotal issue for many voters. Democratic nominee Kamala Harris and Republican candidate Donald Trump have spoken about reproductive rights and abortion access numerous […]
Jennifer Shutt