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Residents vote in the 2024 general election at Lindbergh High School, 5000 Lindbergh Blvd.

South County voters reelect incumbents in 2024 election

By Ellie Marshall, News Editor November 12, 2024

From president to local contests in Missouri, St. Louis County and South County, a number of important elections were decided on Nov. 5. Though St. Louis County has released 100% of votes, results are...

Driver examination stations throughout the state closed temporarily for updates

Driver examination stations throughout the state closed temporarily for updates

November 7, 2024

The Missouri driver license testing process is getting an update. In preparation for the transition, driver examination stations throughout the state will close at noon on Nov. 7, and will remain closed...

Voters line up to vote in the 2024 general election at the Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road.

South County Election Results 2024

By Ellie Marshall, News Editor November 5, 2024

From United States president to local contests in Missouri, St. Louis County and South County, a number of important elections were decided Tuesday, Nov. 5. Though St. Louis County has released 100%...

The Call's Nov. 5 election guide

The Call’s Nov. 5 election guide

November 4, 2024

A number of municipal and statewide races will be decided in the election Tuesday, and The Call Newspapers Election Guide is here to give you everything you need to know before voting. To find your...

Supporters of Raise Up Missouri rallied at the Missouri Secretary of State's office in May to support a ballot initiative that would raise the minimum wage. Proposition B will be on the ballot in November 2018 and would gradually increase the minimum wage.

Missourians to vote on paid sick leave and minimum wage hike next month

By Clara Bates, Missouri Independent October 23, 2024

A measure that would guarantee paid sick leave for over 700,000 Missouri workers who currently lack it, as well as gradually raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour, will appear on voters’ ballots next...

Missouri pledges to disperse summer food aid by end of year

Missouri pledges to disperse summer food aid by end of year

By Clara Bates, Missouri Independent October 8, 2024

Missouri has begun distributing summer food benefits for children and aims to finish by the end of the year, a spokesperson for the Department of Social Services told The Independent last month. The...

Deer at Jefferson Barracks Park in January 2020.

MoDOT warns residents to watch out for deer along roadways this fall

October 1, 2024

Fall has finally arrived in St. Louis and this means deer and other wild animals will be on the move as temperatures cool and nights grow longer. According to the Missouri Department of Transportation,...

‘ShakeOut’ earthquake drill is in October

‘ShakeOut’ earthquake drill is in October

October 1, 2024

Thousands across Missouri will observe a statewide “ShakeOut” earthquake drill in October, The “ShakeOut” drill will take place at 10:17 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 17, with over 260,000 residents...

Commissioner of Education Karla Eslinger speaks during a State Board of Education meeting. Photo by Annelise Hanshaw/Missouri Independent.

Missouri education department says state funding for school year is $100 million short

By Annelise Hanshaw, Missouri Independent September 16, 2024

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is asking for over $174 million in supplemental funding for this school year after receiving $1 billion less in appropriations compared to...

Missouri set to start distributing new summer food aid for children

Missouri set to start distributing new summer food aid for children

By Clara Bates, Missouri Independent August 21, 2024

Missouri’s social services agency announced Monday that it is officially launching a federal food program that could provide aid to over 400,000 kids in the state. Each eligible child will receive...

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