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New chief hopes to alleviate racial tensions

2 years 9 months ago
While Chief Kenneth Gregory has led the St. Louis County Police Department in an interim capacity for several months, his permanent appointment came last month. He’s now ready to dive into the gig, tackling issues and improving the department.
Dana Rieck | The St. Louis American

The St. Louis Stars and Stars Park

2 years 9 months ago
St. Louis has always been a baseball town. Even on the hottest, muggiest summer days, St. Louisans flock to the ballpark to hear the crack of the bat or the satisfying thwack as another strike slams into the catcher’s mitt.…
The St. Louis American Staff

St. Louis City prosecutor’s office sees turnaround

2 years 9 months ago
After a few rocky years both internally and externally, Circuit Attorney Kimberly M. Gardner’s office seems to be smoothing out, especially with the recent hire of Marvin Teer as chief trial assistant. At the end of 2021, Gardner’s office held…

East St. Louis, Alton police receive body-camera grants

2 years 9 months ago
The East St. Louis and Alton Police Departments were recently awarded respective $225,000 grants from the U.S. Department of Justice to establish a Body-Worn Camera (BWC) Policy and Implementation Program within their jurisdictions of St. Clair and Madison Counties.
The St. Louis American Staff