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Man stabbed in park near St. Louis City Hall

2 years 3 months ago
A man was apparently stabbed in a park near St. Louis City Hall Wednesday morning. The police found the victim with a wound to his back. The incident happened near Market and 13th Streets.
Joe Millitzer

Bypass under rail line would replace crossing site of deadly Missouri Amtrak crash

2 years 3 months ago

MENDON – An old right-of-way under the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad could become the new road for traffic diverted from a dangerous crossing where an Amtrak train derailed after colliding with a truck in June 2022, killing four and injuring almost 150. The double-tracked BNSF line crosses an old railroad corridor, first graded in […]

The post Bypass under rail line would replace crossing site of deadly Missouri Amtrak crash appeared first on Missouri Independent.

Rudi Keller

Deputy Alleges Sheriff Vernon Betts Retaliated – And Went After His Beard

2 years 3 months ago
St. Louis Sheriff Vernon Betts allegedly told a bearded deputy he would have to shave — but now it's Betts who might get nicked. Deputy Joseph Mopkins, who has been with the department since 1994, testified yesterday in court that for years, he never got any hassle from his bosses about having a beard.
Ryan Krull

Dish, EchoStar Confirm Plans For Completely Pointless Merger

2 years 3 months ago
We just got done noting how Dish Network’s long-hyped 5G wireless network is likely doomed. While they’re technically building a “wireless network,” the network’s coverage, phone selection, and overall quality has proven laughable so far, and there have been growing worries that Dish is running out of cash as it tries to meet regulatory deadlines for 5G deployment. Hoping […]
Karl Bode