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“We know, for instance, that the life expectancy difference between the top 1 percent of income earners and the bottom 1 percent of income earners is 15 years for men and 10 years for women. We’re not going to solve for health equity with just medica

Studies show that students of color  and students with disabilities are suspended and referred to police more often than their peers in schools across Missouri. This disproportionate rate of discipline can disrupt their …

ST. PETERS, Mo. - Multiple puppies drowned in flood waters Tuesday morning in St. Peters. Officials there were able to rescue about one dozen dogs from Stray Paws Adoptables. The dogs were brought out one-by-one by Central County Fire & Rescue. Unfortunately, 10 puppies drowned in the flood. "Fly high little ones," Stray Paws Adoptables [...]

Beyond the music-thumping, hurricane-flowing, neon-lit streets, a quieter New Orleans awaits with art galleries, spacious green parks, and a thriving restaurant scene.

Record-breaking rainfall swept through the area early Tuesday morning.

A St. Louis-based health system has struck a 10-year agreement with a Minnesota health care giant to study a trove of patient data to identify diseases earlier and identify treatment options.

Several schools and businesses are closed after record rainfall sweeps through the area. Check the full closings list here.

"I woke up to my basement just inundated with water."

Several cars are now underwater in St. Peters and boat crews are out to help.

Kathy and Marc Arnold found a creative way to repurpose barrels from such distilleries as Jack Daniels, Makers Mark, and Four Roses.

Kathy and Marc Arnold found a creative way to repurpose barrels from such distilleries as Jack Daniels, Makers Mark, and Four Roses.

I'm an idiot. I got into a Twitter beef about housing and now I feel like I have a point to get off my chest. It's this: there's no such thing as a shortage, full stop. There are only shortages at a particular price. Price, as it always has been, is the great mediator between ...continue reading "How much housing do we need?"

On Aug. 20, 1915, nearly 7 inches of rain fell. At Forest Park, water spread a mile wide on both sides of Lindell, reaching Art Hill. Rainfall records were broken during a storm overnight.

FOX 2 anchor John Pertzborn witnessed a water rescue this morning on South Lindbergh at Frontenac on the way into work. He happened to be on the correct side of the road.

When state Sen. Rick Brattin sent three large postcards to his constituents, his taxpayer-funded staff made sure they went to people most likely to vote in the Aug. 2 primary. Missouri Senate records obtained through a Sunshine Law request by Vernon County Republican Party Chairwoman Cyndia Haggard and provided to The Independent detail the development […]

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The arrest is still being investigated by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.