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The retail chain is one of the most recognizable names in the country, but it's been closing stores for years as it tries to catch up with consumer trends.

Recently, New York State passed a new law (pdf) demanding that regional broadband providers (Verizon, Charter Spectrum, and Altice) provide low-income consumers $15, 25 Mbps broadband tiers to help them survive COVID. The goal: to try and help struggling Americans afford the high cost of broadband during an historic health crisis. Under the proposal ISPs are also […]

A lawsuit filed yesterday claims the ban and other laws restricting the procedure violate religious freedom.

The award honors individuals who have succeeded despite adversity and who have remained committed to education and charitable efforts in their communities.

For over a century, Show-Me-State voters have had the ability to amend the constitution by ballot initiative and simple majority vote. As a conservative, I take pride in the fact that our state’s forefathers had the foresight and humility to provide the people with a mechanism against political tyranny. Today that check is being threatened. […]

The post Missouri voters won’t fall for the ballot initiative power grab appeared first on Missouri Independent.

Tuesday will bring the talk of the Broadway world to Fox Theatre (527 North Grand Boulevard, 314-534-1111, fabulousfox.com) with the musical SIX. One of the most popular shows on Broadway, SIX follows the six wives of Henry VIII.

How does a Scottish play sound in Italian? That's an answer Winter Opera St. Louis plans to illuminate over the course of several hours each this Friday and Sunday as the company presents Macbeth at Kirkwood Performing Arts Center (210 East Monroe Avenue, 314-759-1455). In this Macbeth, the lord doesn't just sing his part — he goes by "Macbetto."

Owned by Russell and Emily Ping of Russell's fame, Lola Jean's is open for pre-order and pickup three nights per week.

It's the new year, and I struggled deciding on what to review next. Since flower got me in hot water at the end of 2022, I decided to dip into a category that I have yet to try for a review: edibles

St. Louis was the only Missouri city on a list of 25 growth markets, ranking No. 11.

Some of Missouri’s animals’ last moments are spent in a gas chamber, suffocating in carbon dioxide – but a bill by Rep. Adam Schwadron, R-St. Charles, would bar shelters from using this type of euthanasia. “Humanely treating our animals in our shelters is something that’s very important for us in the state,” Schwadron said. “And […]

The post Missouri lawmaker works with Humane Society to stop use of gas to kill shelter animals appeared first on Missouri Independent.

A man convicted of murdering the son of a retired Saint Louis police officer was released this morning when the circuit attorney's office dismissed charges against him.

When corporate owners ditched New Orleans's bike share, the community stepped up to rebuild it with a focus on equity.

Newly translated into English and soon to be a Netflix film, "Stolen" is a powerful novel that explores an Indigenous community threatened by climate change, racism, and violence.

Matt LaMartina has fond memories of growing up, riding in the plumbing truck with his father, Tony LaMartina. “There were the smells and the sound it made as it’s going down the road, full of parts and equipment,” Matt LaMartina recalled. LaMartina said his father often would tell him: “This business is going to die with me.” That appeared to be the case for a decade or more, until Matt LaMartina pursued his Master of Business Administration degree at Washington University and decided…

At about 3:30 a.m. this morning, authorities discovered a single-car crash on Winnebago Street near South Grand.

How a little-known federal grant requirement could hinder climate resilience work.

Late Queen frontman Freddie Mercury would be turning 77 this fall if he were still alive, and a big party is planned in his honor.  The Official 77th Freddie Mercury Birthday Party 2023 is going…

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