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Beyond Fright Fest, the Rookie Racer roller coaster recently opened—and a thrilling new ride is slated for next season.

Gruma Corp. on Monday sued Mission Taco Joint in federal court in St. Louis, claiming that it's infringing on trademarks for Gruma's Mission brand of tortillas, chips and other products.

The clearing out of a controversial, makeshift homeless encampment on the lawn of St. Louis City Hall was an all-day event Tuesday.

The modern authoritarian GOP knows its radical policies are widely unpopular, which is why it increasingly needs to rely on propaganda. That’s also why the party pretends that absolutely any effort to moderate online political propaganda is “censorship.” With young voters turning away from the GOP in record numbers, propaganda, gerrymandering, and race-baiting anti-democratic bullshit […]

Officials have moved dozens of people from the homeless camp, but many wonder where they will go. Mayor Tishaura Jones says the city navigated a complex situation while addressing a growing public safety hazard.

The fall meeting of the Democratic National Committee will be held in downtown St. Louis this week.

The St. Louis Board of Aldermen is discussing several bills that would affect traffic throughout the region.

Ballpark Village is celebrating the opening of its new 'Koibito Poke' eatery with an autograph signing from retired Cardinals baseball pitcher Todd Stottlemyre.

Laumeier Sculpture Park’s 2023 Visiting Artists in Residence are Pittsburgh-based artists Lenka Clayton and Phillip Andrew Lewis. This collaborative duo utilizes innovative approaches to conceptualism and minimalism to realize their […]

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When Mighty Pines multi-instrumentalist Gerard Erker first heard about some drama at St. Louis community radio station KDHX, he knew he wanted to stay out of it. He’d let them figure out their issues, he thought. He cringed but thought something similar even when he heard the station had axed longtime DJ Tom “Papa” Ray.

As Missouri lawmakers prepare for the 2024 legislative session, they should consider how many of their major 2023 accomplishments received limited public attention. The 2023 legislative session focused on divisive issues like restricting transgender medical procedures for minors and restricting students from participating on school sports teams designated for a sex different than the student’s […]

The post Capitol Perspectives: The legacy of Missouri’s 2023 legislative session appeared first on Missouri Independent.

TOPEKA, Kansas — Marion Police Chief Gideon Cody has resigned, less than two months after he instigated a widely covered raid on a local newspaper that culminated in a federal lawsuit and one woman’s death. Marion Mayor David Mayfield announced Cody’s departure during a Monday city council meeting, following the previous week’s announcement that Cody […]

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I love beer. When I say that, I don't mean I love a specific beer, or that I'm devoted to a particular brand or style.

The homeless encampment on the St. Louis City Hall lawn that was growing is now gone Wednesday morning. Meanwhile, a major homeless advocate is set to speak out later.

ST LOUIS— Recently retired Missouri Supreme Court Judge George Draper III has been named to a newly created job of “chief training officer” in the St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office, promising to share the experience he gained from serving on the bench and as a prosecutor. He will start on Oct. 23, with an annual salary […]

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Located in the Private Residences inside one of St. Louis’ most historic hotels, the property boasts fantastic views of Forest Park.

ALTON - Alton Main Street and Jacoby Arts Center are partnering to present First Fridays, a late night art and shopping experience which spans 14 locations across the Downtown Alton district. This event will be held on the First Friday of October, November and December 2023, providing you with an opportunity to check out new shops and galleries and visit familiar favorites to experience art and great specials at each business. Participants are offering a variety of discounts, refreshments, and giveaways. Everyone who has their passport stamped at a minimum of 10 locations will receive a $10 gift certificate to any participating business. Free parking is available in the lot next to Jacoby Arts Center, located at 627 E. Broadway, and a free shuttle bus will be provided from 5:00-9:00 p.m., running a continuous loop between all participating locations. On Friday, October 6 th , start your evening by picking up your First Fridays passport at Jacoby Arts Center. There you will receive

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CHICAGO – An Illinois iLottery player has hit gold - winning a jackpot worth over $392,000 playing Fast Play Twenty 20s . The lucky online player won the big jackpot on October 2. Twenty 20s is an Illinois Lottery progressive jackpot Fast Play game. The jackpot begins at $50,000 and grows with each ticket sold - in-store and online - statewide until the jackpot is won. Since the start of the month, almost 10,000 winning tickets for the Twenty 20s game have been purchased, netting Illinois Lottery players prizes of more than $800,000. In September, another lucky iLottery player won over $450,000 by striking the jackpot on a Fast Play Twenty 20s game. Fast Play is a quick and easy draw game that can be played at any time. There are no numbers to pick, no play slip to complete, no scratching, and no waiting for winning numbers. There are currently 20 Fast Play games offered at various price points and play styles. You could be next! Fast Play games can be purchased in retail,

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WOOD RIVER - The Sports Barn development close to I-255 and Illinois Route 143 continues to get closer to reality. Today, featured are extraordinary overhead views of the construction site by 618 Drone Service. The new facility will be a 37,500-square-foot structure and provide batting cages, pitching development, a turf infield, and much more inside the facility for training baseball and softball players. Now, baseball and softball players will be able to train locally at a state-of-the-art facility in Wood River, which is near Edwardsville, Alton, Roxana, Bethalto, East Alton, and all the neighboring cities. Wood River Mayor Tom Stalcup has said that the Illinois Gators and Gators Baseball Academy - a baseball and softball club for ages 6 to 18 - will be the prime occupants of the new facility. “The Sports Barn has a present location in Wentzville, Missouri,” Stalcup said previously. “The Gators are trying to expand their market and feel they have

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