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This story was originally published by the Missouri Independent. A report published Monday by a federal watchdog sheds new light on the scope of missing foster kids in Missouri, an issue that infuriated state lawmakers last year and led to accusations that Department of Social Services leadership was failing to take accountability.

Democrat Ben Samuels on Friday became the second Missouri congressional candidate in a strong position for their party’s nomination to abandon a campaign because of newly drawn district maps. Samuels, the leading fundraiser in the 2nd District Democratic primary, announced he was quitting the race because his home is now within the 1st District. “After […]

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It has been requested by Alderwoman Tina Pihl for the Association to host the meeting for Lux Living (DDII Equity, LLC) to present its development proposal at 1070 S KINGSHIGHWAY BOULEVARD. Residents and other community stakeholders of the Forest Park Southeast and Kings Oak neighborhoods are encouraged to attend. The Association will facilitate the [...]

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Agricultural landowners who are not renewing their agreements this year with the federal government to keep their land out of production have the ability to put that land back to work earlier, a potential boost to wheat and other crop production amid global shortages, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Thursday. Those who have land […]

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While a lot of the scandals surrounding “big tech” have been overblown, one that hasn’t been discussed enough is Silicon Valley companies’ abuse of user two-factor authentication data. If you’ve been napping, two-factor authentication (preferably of the email variety) helps protect your accounts from being compromised by hackers. But when both Facebook and Twitter implemented […]

The growth of wind farms has created a new challenge for the industry: what to do with massive turbine blades once they reach their 25-year expiration date? A company in Louisiana, Missouri is trying to solve the problem through recycling.

ST. LOUIS - The Blues and Avalanche square off for Game 6 Friday night at the Enterprise Center. The Blues kept the series going after their dramatic victory in Game 5. The Blues are in another must-win situation. They need a victory to force a Game 7. This series has had many memorable moments already [...]

Summer school facilitators go from $35 to $70 an hour and teachers go from $25 to $50.

Our dining editor offers some not-so-obvious suggestions.

“Our summer violence prevention work is a multi-pronged, data-driven approach to deter crime and protect St. Louisans,” said Public Safety Advisor Heather Taylor.

All other schools in the Mehlville School District are opening and operating as normal. St. Louis County police are investigating the threat.

Inside Schottzie's (11428 Concord Village Avenue, 314-842-1728) you'll find all the typical trappings of a bar and grill. Sports memorabilia plaster the walls, TVs in every corner relay the latest games and customers munch on fries and burgers in between sips of beer. But Schottzie's in south St. Louis County is more than your typical run-of-the-mill establishment.

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Mehlville High School's campus is closed Friday due to an anonymous threat. The Mehlville School District sent an email to parents Friday morning saying, "a student reported that they had received an anonymous threat that could impact the safety of Mehlville High School." The district said they immediately contacted St. [...]

At the Mountainfilm Festival, docs explore melting ice and disappearing forest, but could go deeper.

Nicoletti’s and West End Bistro have permanently closed, Ramon’s El Dorado and Courtesy Diner on South Kingshighway have closed until further notice, and Pho Grand will close June 13.

Increasing urban greenery could save lives of tens of thousands of older adults, researchers found.

Companies, nonprofits, foundations, and universities are coming together to promote "direct air capture," or sucking CO2 from the air. But not everyone thinks it is a good idea.