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Where in the St. Louis area can you get some of the best french fries?

CODES, a new cannabis brand in Missouri, has launched with a 314-strain inspired by St. Louis. To mark the launch, CODES donated to St. Louis-based charity The Housing Partnership.  

First off, full disclosure: I live in this state. It’s one of those upper Midwestern states no one seems to live in and yet they do. I continue to endure the Trump-loving antics of our current governor, Kristi Noem, who somehow managed not to kill off a large percentage of the state’s population with her […]

ST. LOUIS -- Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine have launched a new podcast series called "This is Cancer." IT will feature patients and Washington University physicians having honest and raw conversations about being diagnosed. There are seven episodes in the first season, each covering a different type of [...]

A man was shot and killed Wednesday afternoon in the city's Greater Ville neighborhood.

One man targeted St. Louis-area Home Depot stores and Missouri’s unemployment insurance program in fraud schemes, pleading guilty to federal felony charges Tuesday.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed a law providing full disability benefits to Chicago police officers and firefighters struck by COVID-19 before vaccines were available.

Since the beginning of the year, ArchWell Health said it has seen an uptick in shingles cases in the St. Louis area.

The death of singer/songwriter Gordon Lightfoot on May 1 sparked lots of renewed interest in his classic songs. According to Billboard, in the week following Lightfoot’s death, on-demand streams of his music jumped 290%, while downloads…

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The project to build a $55 million advanced manufacturing center in St. Louis received a major boost as the Missouri General Assembly included $15 million in the state budget to support construction.

U.S. House Oversight and Accountability Committee Chairman James Comer and fellow House Republicans on Wednesday used newly unearthed bank records to claim that President Joe Biden’s family members sought to improperly benefit from his vice presidency — though the preliminary findings leave several major questions unanswered. No direct ties to Biden while he served as […]

The post New claims aired by GOP of Biden family influence-peddling, but questions remain appeared first on Missouri Independent.

The firm, which already employs 100 agents in each of its two offices, said it was doing so much business in St. Charles County that opening an office there became necessary.

A local franchisee for Tint World Automotive Styling Centers has opened the first of three planned St. Louis-area locations.

‘Jesus Christ’ is Still a ‘Superstar’  After All These Years                                          by Pat Lindsey Imagine a rock opera having as much audience appeal today as it did more than 50 years ago. That’s exactly what’s happening with the “Jesus Christ Superstar” 50th Anniversary tour, which runs May 9-21 at the Fabulous Fox Theatre. Andrew Lloyd […]

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The St. Louis Circuit Attorney's Office has refused to charge the 33-year-old woman police arrested this morning related to a weekend shooting on Cherokee Street after the annual Cinco de Mayo parade. St. Louis Metropolitan Police said that Amber Booker was one of two individuals who opened fire on Cherokee Street around 7:30 p.m., wounding two 25-year-olds and causing a panic among the hundreds gathered on the street celebrating. Videos of the shooting circulated on social media.

A federal appeals court has affirmed the conviction of the leader of an Illinois antigovernment militia for masterminding the 2017 bombing of a Minnesota mosque.

This is the Los Angeles skyline at dusk taken from Angeles Crest Highway. The bright star at the upper right is Venus. Downtown LA is between the two low peaks toward the right.

SPRINGFIELD – Throughout the month of May, the Illinois State Police (ISP) will celebrate National Law Enforcement Appreciation Month, a time when we come together to remember those who have lost their lives in the line of duty, honor those who have served and continue to serve, offer support to fellow officers and their loved ones, and for citizens to show their appreciation to the men and women who keep our communities safe while dealing with the inherent dangers of police work. “Law enforcement officers carry a heavy burden and put their lives on the line every day,” said ISP Director Brendan F. Kelly. “During the month of May we honor these men and women who are sworn to protect us, and remember those we’ve lost in the line of duty. Their work is dangerous, demanding, and sometimes thankless. It takes a special, dedicated person to do the job. We should honor and show our appreciation for these brave souls this month and every month.”

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