GAME RECAP: Oilers 4, Blues 2
The Oilers defeat the Blues 4-2 as Philip Broberg & Dylan Holloway return to Rogers Place for the first time since signing offer sheets with St. Louis in the offseason
Hometown Highlights
While many students found themselves traveling to New York City during fall break, I found myself returning to the New York of the Midwest… not […]
Margaret Ellen Gangle-Casinger
Gangle-Casinger, Margaret Ellen of St. Clair, Missouri, departed this life at her home, surrounded by the love of her family, on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024, having reached the age of
Not if but when: Preparing for the next big earthquake along the New Madrid fault
Much of the Midwest sits on a major faultline called the New Madrid, which saw one of the most destructive earthquakes in history in 1812. There are hundreds of minor quakes along the faultline every year,
Ex-St. Louis prosecutor admits she misused public funds and avoids criminal charges
Kim Gardner resigned under fire last year after being elected the city’s first Black circuit attorney in 2016.
Senator presses US Treasury on spending, fraud after reports on St. Louis grant program
Eric Schmitt pointed to Post-Dispatch reports about the program, championed by Mayor Tishaura O. Jones as a way to revive city neighborhoods.
Twins hire new hitting coach
The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have named Matt Borgschulte as their hitting coach for the 2025 season.
Lucas Kunce says he'd be antitrust hawk in Senate, bring more federal money to Missouri
In an interview, the Democrat laid out a hawkish antitrust outlook, which he said would benefit St. Louis, and said he'd bring more federal money back to Missouri than Republican U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley.
Missouri Children’s Division director Darrell Missey is retiring next month
The former Jefferson County judge has served as the leader of the agency investigating child abuse and neglect since 2021. Missey inherited an agency with major staffing issues and a huge backlog of unfinished cases.
Missourians can vote absentee in person without an excuse starting Tuesday
The St. Louis region’s election officials are encouraging voters to take advantage of the state’s no excuse, in person absentee period — which begins on Tuesday and runs through Nov. 4.
Director of Missouri child welfare agency stepping down next month
The head of Missouri’s child welfare division will resign effective Nov. 1, a spokesperson for the agency told The Independent on Monday. Darrell Missey has served as director of the Children’s Division since January 2022.
A helping hand from St. Louis, Missouri
Sunday morning, at Dallas Heights Baptist Church, a truck load of supplies arrived to be distributed following the service.
Cameron defeats Cardinals in MEC matchup
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) The Cameron Dragons get another win in 2024 with a victory against Benton Friday night. The Dragons defeated the Cardinals, 43-8. Cameron will play University Academy at home next Friday. The Cardinals will play host to Chillicothe.
SLUH 31, St. Mary's 3
SLUH's Matthew Moore (3) runs the ball during a football game between St. Mary's and SLUH, Friday, October 18, 2024, at Saint Louis University High School in St. Louis, Mo. Ben Loewnau, Special to the Post-Dispatch.
Wally Kennedy: Tourists stop to see light at House of Speed
It's only been up for a week, but the new House of Speed sign is generating its own buzz — and it's not from its neon lights. "We had five guys from Brazil here on their Harley-Davidsons and BMWs. They were following Route 66,
Late Interception On Final Drive Seals Game, East Side Wins Ninth Straight SWC championship By Defeating Edwardsville 14-7
In a tight defensive struggle that went on throughout the game, Phillip White's interception in the final two minutes was the clincher
After slow first half, SLU wallops Rockhurst 86-65 in exhibition opener
After trailing by 3 at halftime, SLU found its game in the second half and routed Division 2 Rockhurst 86-65 in an exhibition game as the Josh Schertz era begins
St. Louis Residents Invited to Discuss I-44 Bridge Maintenance and Share Input with MoDOT
MoDOT held a public meeting on I-44 bridge maintenance in St. Louis for community feedback ahead of a 2026 project start.
Missouri Gubernatorial Race: Meet the Republican and Democratic candidates for governor
Four candidates will appear on the ballot in the race for Missouri governor in the Nov. 5 general election: Republican Mike Kehoe, Democrat Crystal Quade, Libertarian Bill Slants, and Green Party candidate Paul Lehmann.
Florida's abortion ban sent this woman on an odyssey to America's Heartland. We went with her
"Sarah," a fictitious name, couldn't get the healthcare she needed to end her pregnancy in Florida. So she traveled 1,200 miles to where it was legal.
It’s a Jack O’ Lantern Jubilee at Greenville Campground
The Greenville Campground at Wappapello Lake is in the Halloween spirit and ready for all visitors for the Greenville Jack O’ Lantern Jubilee. The family-friendly event is happening on Saturday, October 19 and Saturday, Oct. 26 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
St. Louis to Bask in Sunny Days Ahead, NWS Warns of Elevated Fire Danger in Northeast Missouri and West-Central Illinois
The NWS predicts sunny days ahead and a high of 72°F in St. Louis, cautioning against elevated fire danger in parts of Missouri and Illinois.
Gridiron Guide: North-South matchups rule Week 8 schedule
It’s Week 8 in Southeast Missouri, and there are some wild out-of-conference matchups this weekend: three on Saturday, three on Friday, five against St. Louis-area schools and just one projected to be within three scores,
Ameren Missouri wants to increase residential electric rate by 15%
Ameren Missouri wants to increase the electric rate for residential customers by more than 15%. The electric utility company has filed a rate increase request with the Missouri Public Service Commission.
Dissecting the Missouri attorney general and lieutenant governor races
Bailey was appointed by Gov. Mike Parson in 2022, to fill the vacancy created when Schmitt won his Senate race the same year. Prior to his appointment as attorney general, Bailey served as general counsel for Parson.
Missouri Minute: FTC releases 'click-to-cancel' rule; developer sued over St. Louis Armory
Peoples National Bank sued Green Street over unpaid loans on its Armory venue, which temporarily closed last month. ( St. Louis Post-Dispatch) In a new naming rights agreement, Bally Sports might now be FanDuel,
Illegal buses, staff turnover: What we know about the St. Louis school transportation crisis
St. Louis Public Schools and many other districts have struggled to get kids to school during a yearslong national bus driver shortage. There are additional challenges at SLPS, including dozens of magnet schools for thousands of students living all over the city, too many schools for not enough students and a large homeless population.
UPDATE: Bridge reopens after building fire
The Missouri Department of Transportation says the Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge across the Mississippi River between Missouri and Illinois re-opened to traffic at midday Wednesday.
Voter guide: Missouri and Illinois election 2024
ST. LOUIS — The general election is Nov. 5, and people in the St. Louis area are set to vote in Missouri or Illinois. It’s a presidential election year, with Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump making the case to voters for the White House.
Fired St. Louis Public Schools superintendent vows to sue for wrongful termination
At an appeal hearing, the St. Louis Board of Education confirmed their vote to terminate Scarlett after one year as superintendent.
This IT entrepreneur is now America’s richest Black person after boosting net worth to $11.4 billion
Get to know David Steward, he is a tech entrepreneur and richest black person in America with an estimated net worth of $11.4 billion.
Missouri utilities pump more than $400,000 into Kehoe gubernatorial bid
Led by Ameren, Missouri utilities have funneled nearly $600,000 to the Republican throughout his political career. %
Missouri chief medical officer sounds alarm about radioactive waste at legislative hearing
Missouri House lawmakers heard from officials on St. Louis' history of radioactive waste contamination in a special committee hearing.
Messenger: Missouri sheriffs are on the wrong side of law-and-order with Amendment 6
Rural Missouri sheriffs are trying to grab money from people in court systems, most of them from St. Louis and Kansas City.
Wild in St. Louis
(St. Louis, MO) -- The Minnesota Wild aim to avoid their third loss in a row when they visit the St. Louis Blues at Enterprise Center tonight in the Gateway City.
$690K stolen from St. Louis County charity supporting disabled adults; Woman charged
A woman faces federal charges after she allegedly stole around $690,000 from a St. Louis County charity that serves adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.