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Makers of new “smart” technologies keen on reinventing the wheel keep inadvertently sending the same message: sometimes dumber technology is smarter. The latest case in point: a company named Livall makes “smart” bike helmets for skiers and cyclists that includes features like auto-fall detection, GPS location monitoring, and integrated braking lights. The problem: the company […]

The Batman comic book character has enjoyed a renaissance in recent years, particularly with big-budget movie remakes. Fans – especially men – are drawn to one of the secondary characters, the mysterious Batgirl. Christian County can claim a piece of that popular role, as Taylorville native Yvonne Craig played Batgirl in the final season of the ABC television series Batman in 1967-68. It was a signature role for Craig, whose movie and television career spanned five decades. Born in Taylorville on May 16, 1937, Craig spent much of her first fourteen years in Columbus, Ohio, and trained to be a ballerina from the age of ten. As a high school student, she was accepted into the School of American Ballet, but later elected to tour with the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo. A dispute with that organization ended her ballet career in 1957, when she moved to Los Angeles. Craig landed two minor movie roles in 1957, including The Young Land that resulted in a contract with Columbia.

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"You're like a villain out of a movie that is made to terrorize a smaller town," the judge said to Matthew Skaggs, 40.

The high court sided with a previous ruling that lawmakers cannot use the budgeting process to block Medicaid funding to the health provider.

Police have announced a partnership with a private foundation in its effort to establish a subsidized day care for its officers that would be the first of its kind in the nation.

Bayer will trim jobs, especially in management roles. Workers were asked last week to notify the company if they wish to be considered for severance payouts.

A new lawsuit claims a caffeinated drink at Panera contributed to a man's death. Legalities aside, the issue of what people - especially young people - put in their bodies is something to be aware of, says Michael Broman, PhD, MD , an OSF HealthCare cardiologist. In fact, it’s one he thinks about daily. “My children are 8 and 10. I don’t allow them to have caffeine except under my supervision and only in very small doses,” Dr. Broman says. Caffeine basics Dr. Broman says energy drinks, when consumed properly, can provide the desired energy boost. A college student studying for a test, for example. But it’s caffeine consumption that you must be aware of. “Caffeine has clearly been linked to adverse events and toxicity when given at a high enough dose,” Dr. Broman says. The effects of caffeine will vary from person to person. Some will be more sensitive to caffeine due to genetics. Others may be able to break down caffeine more quickly,

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A St. Louis man appeared in federal court on Wednesday to be sentenced for a carjacking in Jefferson County that left the victim permanently injured.

One man is resonating with the popular country song "When It Rains It Pours" by Luke Combs after winning $1 million on the lottery post-breakup.

A man started a fire in a local hotel room, despite St. Louis police being on the other side of the door and other guests and staff still in the building.

WOOD RIVER - The Easter Bunny stopped by to greet his friends at the Phillips 66 Wood River Refinery with a special delivery of goodies they had arranged to be delivered for the South Roxana neighbor's upcoming Easter Egg Hunt which will be at the Dad’s Club at 2 p.m. on March 24. South Roxana officials say thank you to Phillips 66 for contacting the Easter Bunny and contributing to make this event possible in the community for the kids.

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A former police officer in Potosi, Missouri, who used his position to prey on teen boys has been sentenced to 25 years in prison. Matthew Skaggs, now 40, pleaded guilty in November to felony charges of sex trafficking, solicitation of child pornography and coercion and enticement of a minor. He was sentenced today by U.S. District Court Judge Matthew Schelp.

Rod Stewart has released a new song and video from his upcoming album, Swing Fever, a collaboration with former Squeeze keyboard player Jools Holland. The song is "Pennies from Heaven," a standard first introduced by Bing Crosby in…

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The concept was first launched as a ghost kitchen last January.

EDWARDSVILLE - A man from Colorado has been charged with child pornography, armed violence and more in Madison County after being stopped by an Illinois State Police trooper during a mysterious road trip across the country which involved a juvenile female, a loaded handgun, cocaine, and more. Travis J. Penman-Keever, 39, of Aurora, Colo., was charged with one count each of child pornography, armed violence, aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, and possession with intent or delivery of a controlled substance. According to court documents, Penman-Keever was allegedly in possession of child pornography in the form of a photograph depicting a sexual act between an adult male and a 16-year-old female. A .40 caliber Springfield XD handgun and less than 15 grams of cocaine with baggies and a “ledger” were found in his vehicle during the traffic stop, resulting in the additional charges of armed violence, aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, and possession with intent or delivery

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Gateway Dealer Network, a St. Louis-based provider of compact industrial equipment, has been sold.

The first contract for reconstruction of Interstate 70, for a 20-mile stretch from Columbia to Kingdom City, was awarded Wednesday by the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission. The $405 million contract is part of a planned $2.8 billion project that will add a lane of traffic in both directions from Wentzville in St. Charles County […]

The post First contract for widening I-70 approved by Missouri highways commission appeared first on Missouri Independent.

The intent of the state earnings tax statute and the city ordinance is to apply the 1% tax to work done in the city, said an attorney representing six plaintiffs who are non-city residents and worked remotely for St. Louis-based businesses.

DES MOINES, Iowa - Edwardsville High grad Brynn Miracle, Zimpleman College of Business, has been named to the Deans' and President's Lists at Drake University. To be eligible for the Deans' List, students must have earned a GPA of 3.5 or higher during the Fall 2023 semester at Drake. To be eligible for the President's List, students must have earned a perfect 4.0 GPA during the Fall 2023 semester at Drake. Drake University is a midsize, private university in Des Moines, Iowa, enrolling nearly 3,000 undergraduate and more than 1,800 graduate students. Students choose from over 70 majors, minors, and concentrations and 20 graduate degrees offered through six colleges and schools. Drake students, faculty, and staff take advantage of the wealth of cultural, recreational, and business opportunities found in Iowa's capital city. In return, Drake enriches the city through its own cultural offerings, considerable economic impact, and many service-learning endeavors, which channel the talent

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