Aggregator

The family of a 2019 murder victim plans a vigil Wednesday night to remember Jackie Griffin. She and Derrick Hudson were shot and killed inside a car on Maffitt Avenue in September 2019.

A bond hearing is set Wednesday for the man charged in the death of a St. Charles woman.

WASHINGTON — U.S. House Republicans tussled with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Democratic committee members over work requirements in federal nutrition programs as well as spending levels for those programs at a Tuesday hearing. Republican members of the House Agriculture Committee charged Vilsack with evading bipartisan oversight in the USDA’s 2021 redesign of the Thrifty Food […]

The post USDA secretary battles with U.S. House Republicans over costs of federal nutrition programs appeared first on Missouri Independent.

Police are responding to a one-vehicle crash early Wednesday morning.

The remains were found Oct. 7, 2022, after deputies responded to a complaint about an odor coming from the unit.

The St. Louis native approaches his role with exuberance, hoping to make each broadcast unlike anything you’ve heard before.

As a pandemic policy expires and Missouri begins rechecking eligibility of around 1.6 million people on Medicaid, social services department leadership pledged Tuesday to make the process “as seamless as possible for as many people as we can.” Over the last three years, states have stopped reverifying whether Medicaid recipients on their rolls are still […]

The post Missouri to begin Medicaid renewals, vowing as ‘seamless’ a process as possible appeared first on Missouri Independent.

St. Louis Public Schools continue to develop a city-wide plan for education Wednesday.

Disability rights activists challenge Metro Transit's plans to cut Call-A-Ride service.

"It's baseless,” Gardner said Tuesday about the Missouri attorney general's lawsuit against her. "It's foolishness, but guess what, let's go, let's go, let’s go."

Multiple St. Louis area police officers were hospitalized early Wednesday morning after they were involved in a multi-vehicle crash on I-70 in Maryland Heights.

The Queeny Park Art Fair is coming back this weekend.

The two strikers are spearheading St. Louis’ record-setting 5-0 start.

Midwest BankCentre this summer will open its first-ever “Innovation Centre” as part of Refuge & Restoration Marketplace, the $16 million transformation of an abandoned strip mall into a community resource for North County residents.

The new Midwest BankCentre branch in Dellwood will be tech focused with an "interactive teller machine," or ITM.

MADISON COUNTY - Early childhood should be a joyful time filled with curiosity, creativity, play, and innocence where opportunities abound for children to increase their vocabulary and learn important skills like how to problem-solve, manage emotions, and build empathy for others. Healthy relationships and happy memories during this period set the stage for school readiness and a healthy, productive life. Unfortunately, not all families have the same access to resources and support while raising their children. This is preventable with the right tools in place. In April, we recognize Child Abuse Prevention Month and The Week of the Young Child® (April 1 – 7), providing time for reflection and opportunities to advocate for innovative policies that transform systems, so all children and families have what they need to thrive. Every child should have the same access and opportunities to learn, grow, and reach their full potential. Organizations like Children’s Home & Aid

Continue Reading

BRIDGETON — Radioactive waste in the West Lake Landfill is more widespread than previously thought, officials from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said Tuesday. The finding is based on two years of testing at the St. Louis County site, which has held thousands of tons of radioactive waste for decades. An underground “fire” in another […]

The post EPA finds radioactive contamination in more areas of West Lake Landfill appeared first on Missouri Independent.

WASHINGTON — Election officials on Tuesday detailed to the U.S. Senate Rules Committee how their states countered threats to election workers and worked to combat misinformation and disinformation during the 2022 midterm election. With the 2024 presidential election closely approaching, Senate Rules Committee Chair Sen. Amy Klobuchar said she was concerned about threats to election […]

The post State election officials at U.S. Senate hearing discuss threats to workers, call for funding appeared first on Missouri Independent.

As subterranean water inches higher, so do threats to air and water.