A former police officer is suing Des Peres, arguing he was discriminated against for being white so the department could avoid looking like it was discriminating against a Black officer.
A city judge on Tuesday struck down the state-run police department's attempt to get more money out of the city's budget. The Police Board said it would appeal.
Police officials will consider a $2.3 million proposal to raise pay by double-digit percentages for some of the department's top brass and 4% for civilian employees at a meeting Wednesday.
By Katie Kull and Austin Huguelet St. Louis Post-Dispatch
A stream of speakers said the Suntrup Automotive Groupβs plan would harm the aesthetic of the historic district, lower property values and increase traffic in the neighborhood.
New report says Tim Kummer, who had $15,000 in unpaid property assessments, wasn't in violation of state or local laws and couldn't be removed from office by the council.