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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.
Missouri Republicans again push state control of St. Louis police department
The legislation heard in Senate and House committees would place the St. Louis police department under a governor-appointed board.
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,
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 is home to the No. 1 women’s football team. Now they want to build a dynasty.
Rookie Amina Mehmedovic of Imperial reaches for a pass. The St. Louis Slam football team held their last tryout of the year ...
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-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 ...
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St. Louis Mayor Jones Releases “State of Public Safety 2025” Report Highlighting Successes and Continued Crime Reduction Efforts
ST. LOUIS - St. Louis Mayor Tishaura O. Jones released the “State of Public Safety 2025” report, highlighting the all-hands-on-deck approach ...
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 ...
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.
Lil Wayne, Hot Boys set to perform in St. Louis in February
Legendary hip-hop artist Lil Wayne will be making a stop in St. Louis in February for a special show featuring his former group, the ‘Hot Boys.’ The “Lil’ ...
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 ...
Opinion: Why St. Louis needs a city manager to modernize local government
Cropf is a professor of political science at Saint Louis University. He has served as researcher for the Walker Charter ...