ST. LOUIS - The Endangered Wolf Center in St. Louis announced that efforts to help six endangered Mexican Wolf Pups born in the state. The Mexican wolf, according to the center, is a keystone species, as less than 300 exist in the wild. In a conservation effort for the species, the center said the pups—which [...]
An investigation is underway after rumors began swirling about New World Screwworm being found in Missouri, according to the Missouri Department of Agriculture.
Over the past few months, Celina Damian’s phone has been ringing off the hook with one bewildered, anxious question after another: “What kind of loan is this?” “Am I in default?” “Will the government really take my wages?” “Sometimes they just don’t know where to start,” said Damian, California’s student loan servicing ombudsperson. “I’m talking […]
Missouri has begun issuing federal food benefits that could reach 475,000 kids this summer. The first batch of Missouri’s summer food benefits for children was issued on Thursday night, a spokesperson for the Department of Social Services told The Independent Friday. Each eligible child will receive a one-time benefit of $120, loaded onto a card […]
WASHINGTON — The unprecedented increase in immigration starting in 2021 brought extra revenue to states and local governments, but the cost of services for those newly arrived migrants was greater, leading to a net cost of $9.2 billion in 2023, according to a report the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office published Thursday. The roughly 4.3 million immigrants […]
As Congress continues its investigation into the role AI should play in government, members of the House Oversight Committee are questioning the uses and procurement of AI tools for government work, as well as the privacy concerns the technology poses when unregulated. Expert witnesses testified at a June 5 hearing that the federal government is currently […]
ALTON - Community members are invited to the 20th annual Miles Davis Jazz Festival this weekend. From 6–8 p.m. on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Post Commons in Alton, attendees can enjoy music by the Alton High School Jazz Combo and Saman Swanson. The event will raise money for scholarships while also honoring Alton’s history and Jesse “The Maestro” Prather, a renowned Alton musician who passed away last month. “Alton is full of rich history,” said Lee Barham, chairman of the festival’s board. “Twenty years ago, a group of people got together and they said, ‘Let’s honor one of Alton’s own.’” The Miles Davis Jazz Festival pays tribute to Davis, whose family home still stands on Maupin Street in Alton. Barham said it’s a fun night for people to come out and enjoy the evening while honoring Davis’s legacy. Tickets cost $40, and this includes a meal and live music. The money goes toward four
LINCOLN COUNTY, Mo. - A 2-year-old child was found safe after wandering off into the woods on Tuesday. A search team from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and Missouri State Highway Patrol spent an hour and a half looking for the child. At one point, a corporal spotted an important clue. "That's somebody's footprint. That's [...]
The Pagedale Police Department will end its police services for the nearby city of Velda City on Friday, just more than a year after all officers abruptly resigned from the Velda City Police Department.
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS — Police were helping firefighters extinguish a car that had burst into flames in Fairview Heights early Friday morning, when a nearby pedestrian was struck and killed by a passing vehicle.
Talking Heads just released the first-ever music video for "Psycho Killer." Its director, Mike Mills, who helmed the Ewan McGregor/Christopher Plumber film Beginners, is revealing his thought process behind the…
NORWOOD COURT — Prosecutors have filed formal charges against a St. Louis man they believe shot and killed a woman in Norwood Court in the early hours Tuesday morning.
ALTON - Alton Main Street will host their 28th annual All-Wheels Drive-In Car Show. On Sunday, June 8, 2025, people from across the region will flock to 3rd and Belle Streets in downtown Alton for the car show and pinup contest. Registration for cars runs from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Outlaw Opry will play music from 1–3 p.m. followed by the pinup contest from 3–4 p.m. and the awards ceremony at 4 p.m. “We’ve built quite a following over the years,” said Sara McGibany, executive director of Alton Main Street. “We usually get somewhere around 250 hot rods, classics, motorcycles, so much so that we’ve been bursting at the seams the last couple of years.” This year, Sugar Alley, the alley that runs parallel to 3rd Street, will hold another 30 cars. McGibany is excited about this expansion. If you plan to enter your car for judging, it costs $20, or $10 to simply display your car. You must register in person between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m.
GODFREY – Illinois High School Diploma Graduation speaker Ralph Wideman is currently pursuing an associate degree in Accounting at Lewis and Clark Community College, but just a few years ago, he sat in the very same seats as the graduates he addressed, Thursday, June 5, 2025. After years away from the classroom, he returned with a purpose – to pursue new dreams and a new career. He started in the college’s Adult Education program and earned his Illinois High School Diploma in 2023. Today, he’s on track to earn his AAS in December 2025. Wideman said his path was not traditional, but it has been one marked by determination, family support, and a commitment to growth later in life. “I was given the proper tools and assistance from the Adult Education department and encouragement from my instructors and family,” Wideman said. “Lewis and Clark allows you to learn in a supportive and comfortable environment.” Wideman said he values
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