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Missouri Gov. Mike Parson announced he will sign a wide-ranging elections bill on Wednesday that would require voters to present government-issued photo identification to cast a ballot.  The bill includes a litany of election law changes, ranging from prohibiting touch-screen voting machines to requiring election authorities to conduct cybersecurity reviews. It also will do away […]

The post Gov. Parson to sign sweeping elections bill enacting new voter ID rule in Missouri appeared first on Missouri Independent.

Lack of city funds in Hazelwood means no fall leaf pickup and no Fourth of July fireworks this year.

Over the last few weeks, we’ve written quite a bit about the American Innovation and Choice Online Act (AICOA), which has become the central push by a bunch of folks in Congress to create a special antitrust bill for “big tech.” There are some good ideas in the bill, but, as we’ve been highlighting, a […]

If all goes to plan, construction on the Cortex SCIF building could begin later this year, with it expected to open to tenants in early 2024.

JetBlue Airways has again increased its offer to buy Spirit Airlines, outbidding its rival, Denver-based Frontier Airlines. JetBlue currently doesn't serve St. Louis, while Frontier has a major presence here and Spirit began serving the St. Louis area last year.

You can now enjoy the shredding of Slash in virtual reality. The Guns N' Roses guitarist and his solo band, Myles Kennedy & the Conspirators, have teamed up with Soundscape…

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More than a third of Missourians would not qualify to receive the tax rebates.

A month to go until the U.S. Senate primary in Missouri, Eric Greitens still doesn’t have Trump’s endorsement. But he draws an intimate crowd.

ROXANA - The Roxana High School baseball team is one that is very young. They only lost four seniors this season and have a ton of room to grow. Elias Thies will be a junior in the fall and looks forward to becoming one of the leaders on the team. "I like the role," he said. "I like to help all these young kids get better. That's just what I like to do." The team won't be as young next season as they'll roster seven seniors and four juniors. When Thies isn't in the outfield, he can also pitch with the best of them. Thies is a Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete of the Month for Roxana. As a matter of fact, Roxana's 1-2-3 pitchers will all be returning next season. Thies, Jon Webb, and Nick Cotter combined to make 34 pitching appearances last season totaling 90 innings. Thies led the team with 59 strikeouts through his 11 games played averaging more than five K's a game. Not only that, but he's arguably the team's best hitter. He boasted a team-high .440 batting average

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SPRINGFIELD, MO. - Earning a spot on Drury University's Dean's List is a significant accomplishment. The recognition means a student earned a grade point average of 3.6 or greater (on a 4-point scale) while carrying a full-time course load of 12 or more semester hours at Drury, a top Midwestern university, according to US News & World Report. In the spring semester, the following student(s) made the day school Dean's list: East Alton, IL Hannah Ritter, Metro East Lutheran Hs Edwardsville, IL Robyn Herndon, Edwardsville Senior Hs Glen Carbon, IL Josie Bushell, Edwardsville Senior Hs Godfrey, IL Wes Laaker, Alton High School Jerseyville, IL Jeremy Vanost, Jersey Community High School

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ST. LOUIS - Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) announced today that Leonard "Lenny" Singh, an executive with more than 30 years of utility experience, will be the next chairman and president of Ameren Illinois, an electric and natural gas delivery utility subsidiary of Ameren Corporation. Singh joins Ameren on July 1 and will assume the role when Richard Mark retires on Aug. 1 . Singh has extensive experience in both electric and natural gas operations. He most recently served as senior vice president for Consolidated Edison Company of New York. "Lenny's deep experience and industry knowledge are well-suited to lead service to our 1.2 million electric customers and more than 800,000 natural gas customers in the state of Illinois," said Marty Lyons, chief executive officer of Ameren. "He has a proven track record of developing and executing strategic plans as well as demonstrating a steadfast focus on safety, customer satisfaction, continuous improvement, action, and accountability.

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ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Jewish Community Center’s biannual Used Book Sale returns from August 28-September 1 with offerings in every genre, including mysteries, general fiction, nonfiction, children’s books, and much more. “The Used Book Sale at the J is a great place to find amazing bargains and valuable collectibles, “said Lynn Wittels, President, and CEO of the J. “The sale is well recognized by book dealers and the literature community as being among the best in the St. Louis region.” Preview day is Sunday, August 28 from 10 am-4 pm with a $10 admission and free admission begins on Monday. Hours are 10 am-7 pm Monday-Wednesday and on Thursday customers can fill a bag for $5 between 10 am and 6 pm. Masks are required for entry. For updated and complete information visit https://jccstl.com/programs/used-book-sale/ .

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Testimony on day two of the Dawan Ferguson trial wrapped around 4 p.m. Tuesday as St. Louis County prosecutors continued to produce witnesses in an attempt to convince jurors that Ferguson neglected and killed his 9-year-old son nearly two decades ago.

St. Louis Department of Parks, Recreation and Forestry is testing a new remote-controlled lawn mower to cut steep hills more safely.

Every two years the League of American Bicyclists releases the Bicycle Friendly State Ranking and corresponding report cards for each state. The League determines its rankings from 1) statewide transportation departments (such as the Missouri Department of Transportation/ MODOT) and statewide advocates, and 2) federal data indicators on bike safety, use, and funding used for […]

The post Missouri Continues to Drop in National Bicycle Ranking – Here’s How We Can Get Back on Track appeared first on NextSTL.

Six Illinois Republicans seek to win Tuesday's primary election to face current Democrat governor, J.B. Pritzker.

Take a load off and take in the views on a relaxing daytime cruise that shows St. Louis from the river that built it. Narrated

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Fox in the Mirror, a 20–minute video by Argentine artist Liliana Porter, is comprised of short vignettes depicting objects coupled with piano scores, solos, or

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