Missouri lawmakers consider placing St. Louis City police department under state control
The mayor of the City of St. Louis called lawmakers from outside the city "disrespectful" for filing legislation to put the city's police department back under state control.
Keep local control of police, St. Louis mayor tells GOP lawmakers
Tishaura Jones warns lawmakers that a takeover would undermine city’s progress on crime. But Gov. Mike Kehoe and Republican lawmakers are pushing for state control.
St. Louis Metropolitan Police officers to get 7% raise
The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, their union and the city announced Tuesday they have all agreed to a raise for officers and sergeants.
St. Louis, SLMPD agree to 7% pay raise for officers
The negotiations were voted on and approved by the St. Louis Police Officers' Association (SLPOA). St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones says raising pay has proven to be effective when it comes to boosting recruitment.
St. Louis mayor announces police raises, and cuts to officer counts
St. Louis' mayor and police chief announced 7% across-the-board raises for city police officers. But to do it, they cut 124 empty officer positions.
Missouri Senate hears renewed effort to put St. Louis police under state control
In a matter of public safety, Missouri lawmakers don't believe St. Louis can do the job itself. That's why there's a renewed push for state control of city police.
Senators to discuss future control of St. Louis City police department
Missouri lawmakers will discuss putting the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department back under state control.
St. Louis, police union agree to 7% raise
The city of St. Louis police department said Tuesday that it and the officers' union had reached an agreement for 7% raises for police officers and sergeants, but also slashed the number of budgeted officers from 1,
Historic St. Louis church destroyed by fifth fire in five years
James Cauthen, a 54-year-old fire chief with Coweta County Fire in Georgia, was shot and killed while helping drivers who hit ...
St. Louis police respond to large fight at high school basketball tournament
According to police spokesman Mitch McCoy, half the officers on duty Monday night responded to an officer in need of aid call ...
January 22 recap: St. Louis news you may have missed today
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St. Louis apartment complex faces bitter cold without heat
Some residents of Washington Apartments in St. Louis can't get away from the frigid temperatures, and dozens of residents are ...
Billboard company returns to St. Louis after 51 years
Outfront Media's real estate manager discusses the reason for the comeback, his role and the evolution of the billboard ...
St. Louis-area ironworker sues after crane accident leaves him amputated
A St. Louis County contractor faces a lawsuit after a crane accident last year resulted in lower-body amputations for an ...
Flames rip through 100-year-old historic downtown home in Bay St. Louis
Bay St. Louis Fire Department received the call shortly after 6 a.m. and by the time they arrived, the home was completely ...
Candidates for St. Louis School Board pitch their plans to crowd eager for answers
It's a first look at 11 of the 12 candidates all in one place at the same time months before voters decide on 3 positions.
St. Louis represented seven times in 2025 James Beard Foundation Awards semifinalists
Four chefs, two beverage experts and one local bakery are among the St. Louis-area honorees named Wednesday as semifinalists ...
Fire rips through century-old home in Old Town Bay St. Louis
Fire crews could do little to save a 140-year-old home in the historic area of downtown Bay St. Louis on Wednesday.
AI sparks concern and hope: St. Louis voices reflect a global debate
Artificial Intelligence, once a far-off fantasy, is now reshaping how we work, live, and think about our future.