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Metro Transit is estimating it will be several months before it can fully restore service on its red and blue lines in St. Louis and St. Louis County following last month's historic flooding. Metro released an update Tuesday on its efforts to restore MetroLink to normal service after the flooding caused millions in estimated damage. "We know you are tired of having to catch bus shuttles so you can transfer between the blue line and the red line," the organization said in an update posted to its…

Three men are in the hospital after being shot early Wednesday morning.

Here is a list of ways FEMA is helping flood victims in the St. Louis area.

St. Louis is an interesting place with unusual challenges. I'm not breaking any news here, of course. It can also be a frustrating place that stumbles when taking a step forward. It's also remarkable place with unlimited potential. Hard to find anyone who will deny any of those points. But part of what makes this region so unusual is in how it's structured. You all know this already, but let me repeat it for the few of you don't: Our biggest population center, St. Louis County, includes 91 different…

Army National Guard troops had until June 30 to get COVID-19 vaccinations. About 10% haven't received their shots. A handful of states are challenging the vaccine mandate.

Business group Greater St. Louis Inc. is hiring a new business attraction chief from the Charlotte area. He says St. Louis should focus on poaching companies from the high-cost coasts, particularly in areas like financial technology.

The decision voters make in September and November elections could offer a barometer on the first-term mayor’s strength.

A $10,000 reward is now being offered for information about a woman missing since January.

Here, again, is every newly announced show for the week! Click through and start planning ahead. And as always, here's your obligatory COVID safety warning: Be sure to check with the venues before you make plans to head to any of these shows, as the virus is still circulating and safety measures vary from venue to venue.

The woman charged with stabbing a nurse and paramedic at "SSM Health DePaul Hospital in Bridgeton is set for arraignment Wednesday, August 17.

“We’re giving billions of dollars to Ukraine but we’re having to buy copy paper for our schools.”

The Shriners Annual Parade is taking place Wednesday in downtown St. Louis.

FEMA staff members are meeting one-on-one with people to apply for assistance at the Hazelwood Civic Center until Aug. 19.

The St. Louis NAACP continues to meet with city and county police departments to discuss reforming their pursuit policies.

Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas announced Wednesday that he will file a lawsuit against the state of Missouri arguing a new law requiring the city to spend more on police is unconstitutional.  The law, approved by the legislature and signed by Gov. Mike Parson this year, raises the portion of Kansas City’s budget that must […]

The post Kansas City mayor sues to block Missouri law requiring higher police spending appeared first on Missouri Independent.

More students head back to school Wednesday in Illinois.

Most applicants in St. Louis and St. Louis and St. Charles counties may be referred to the SBA for low-interest loans if they have sufficient financial means.

St. Clair County, Illinois is conducting door-to-door flood damage assessments Wednesday, August 17.

Experts across the country say they hope the trend of data sharing continues

Under a new agreement, the healthcare systems will collaborate and share data and information to improve processes and patient outcomes.