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Missouri’s delays in processing Medicaid applications – among the worst in the nation – have the attention of federal regulators, who will conduct a “focused review” of the problem, according to a letter obtained by The Independent. The federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in a letter sent to the state May 22 and obtained Friday afternoon under Missouri’s Sunshine Law, said it is concerned the state is not doing enough to “achieve and sustain” compliance with federal…

Police officers were looking for the stolen vehicle Sunday night when they found it behind an apartment complex on Zephyr Place.

Police said the two brothers got into an argument that led to a shooting.

Planned Parenthood and Missouri Attorney General were in a courtroom Monday arguing over documents surrounding transgender healthcare.

Minutes before noon, the police department tweeted that the victim, a man, died at the scene in the 3600 block of Upton Street.

A judge has overturned the conviction of a Missouri woman who was a psychiatric patient when she incriminated herself in a 1980 killing.

CHICAGO — Summer has arrived, which means road trips and weekend getaways are on the horizon, but many may be unaware that the hot summer temperatures could lead to problems with their car's battery. Summer officially begins with the solstice on Thursday, June 20, but for many across the United States, an extreme heat wave [...]

(The Center Square) – St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones created a council on Monday to examine the city’s revenue and 1% earnings tax, which she called “contributions” from taxpayers.

Blue Öyster Cult is continuing the celebration of their 50th anniversary with the release of a new live album.50th Anniversary Live – Second Night, dropping Aug. 9, features a concert recorded…

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Inside City Hall Monday afternoon, city officials explained to the public their plan to find money for the city.

Dive into a good beach read this summer with recommendations from St. Louis librarians Tammy Albohaire and Ted Reidy.

The warden of Jefferson City Correctional Center, where four corrections officers were fired earlier this year following the investigation of a December death of an inmate, has been replaced. An acting warden has taken over for Doris Falkenrath, Karen Pojmann, spokesperson for the Missouri Department of Corrections, said in an email to The Independent. Falkenrath […]

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