What Tuesday’s primary results say about Amendment 5 and the next Missouri Senate
The Missouri Capitol Building in Jefferson City on May 12 (Jason Hancock/Missouri Independent). Missourians went to the polls Tuesday, and…
Negative, false and misleading political ads pollute and undermine the election process
(mcdustleroy/iStock Images) What is your reaction when viewing TV, listening to the radio or surfing digital platforms and there is…
Missouri Primary Election Day FAQ: What you need to know to make sure your vote counts
(Jim Neuger/Maine Morning Star) Voters will head to the polls Tuesday to choose nominees for state auditor, Congress and a…
How hackers attack municipal water systems – and why the utilities are so vulnerable
A July 2026 cyberattack targeted more than 30 water systems in Minnesota municipalities, including Plymouth. AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt Hackers tried…
Missouri senator running for majority leader loses GOP primary
In all, voters settled 11 competitive Senate primaries profiled this summer by The Independent — nine Republican and two Democratic…
Nurses Chase Cyclospora, Aided by Interviews, Fast-Food Receipts — And the Messy Details
More than 900 people in Washtenaw County, Michigan, have been sickened with cyclosporiasis since mid-June. Linda Kim, a public health…
US Senate stopgap fails to renew more than $38B a year in state transportation funding
The Big Four Bridge over the Ohio River, connecting Louisville, Kentucky, and Jeffersonville, Indiana. (Photo by Sarah Ladd/Kentucky Lantern) WASHINGTON…
Nine Republican primaries, one question: what do GOP voters want from Jefferson City?
Voters will head to the polls on Tuesday to vote in Missouri’s statewide primary (Getty Images). For weeks, The Independent…
Missouri turnout could hit 1.4 million as ballot measures drive primary interest
Missouri could have a near-record primary turnout Tuesday as voters decide two major ballot questions and congressional primaries in three…
Baltimore Is Rethinking What It Means To Call 911 — And Who Responds
BALTIMORE — In March in a McDonald’s parking lot off a busy street, mental health clinician Michala Williams met a…
How to do your own online health research like a scientist – a biostatistician’s step-by-step guide
The instinct to “do your own research” when it comes to your health is a good one. The challenge often…
Producing spider silk is a biological feat – scientists are using it to develop materials for drug delivery and wound care
Spiders produce silk from a specialized gland and use it to build incredible web structures. James Rowland/500px via Getty Images…