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In May, Missouri residents applying for food assistance by phone had to wait on hold an average of 56 minutes to reach the required interview process, a delay a federal judge deemed “unacceptably long.” Yet over the summer, wait times continued to increase each month, according to data obtained this week by The Independent. Callers […]

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Bruce Springsteen has just landed another chart milestone. The Boss’ latest album, Only The Strong Survive, tops the Billboard Top Rock & Alternative Albums and Top Rock Albums charts this week, moving 40,000 equivalent…

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As the St. Louis Blues prepared for their game against the Anaheim Ducks on Monday night, two young ladies from Central Visual and Performing Arts high School stood near a runway to the ice of the Enterprise Center.

For many Christian churches the First Lady serves specific roles. She’s traditionally married to the head pastor; she’s invested in the community and serves as the eyes, ears, and hearts of the Church Family.

Drop Everything is a collection of artwork that explores the history of the bathhouse within the queer community and its role as a cruising ground for gay men.   Utilizing

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New York state-based artist Jean Shin, Laumeier’s 2022 Visiting Artist in Residence, describes her work as “giving new form to life’s leftovers.” Her sculptures and installations transform familiar objects into

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With the first news bulletins, frantic people grabbing for telephones overwhelmed the circuits. They gathered around office radios and jammed appliance stores to follow the jumbled live TV news reports.

The Francis Howell School District started the school year with over 60 custodial positions open. Noticing the struggle, a JV soccer coach has his players helping.

Warren, a lifelong New Yorker, is trying to find his voice by busking and pet sitting for a currently incarcerated artist. Deb is smart, curious and channeling her drive and energy by enrolling in grad school.

The store has an extensive history of drug activity and shootings.

Several crashes occurred overnight ahead of a busy travel day.

Illnesses including RSV and the flu have swamped hospitals in the St. Louis region. Health systems are also suffering from worker shortages after many employees left during the pandemic.

A fatal shooting took place Tuesday night.

"Years ago, our neighborhood was quiet and safe. Now, the crime is just out of control," said one neighbor.

Three people are dead after two separate accidents overnight.

WASHINGTON — The Department of Education announced on Tuesday it is extending the pandemic-era pause on federal student loan repayments until June 30 while legal challenges to the administration’s student debt relief program are fought over in the courts. The agency said if the student debt relief program has not been put in place by […]

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If your holiday plans include some adult beverages, you can get a free ride home Wednesday night.

You might have plans to celebrate Turkey Day tomorrow — and sure, the turkey is a noble (and occasionally even tasty) creature. But how do you plan to celebrate the walrus? Yes, in addition to tomorrow being Thanksgiving, it's also World Walrus Day.