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Police allow reporters to view security video of deadly police shooting of 16-year-old
Surveillance video of a deadly officer involved shooting in St. Louis shown to reporters
During a news briefing by the St. Louis Department of Public Safety on Friday afternoon, St. Louis reporters were given the opportunity to view surveillance video of an officer involved shooting that resulted in the death of 16-year-old Darryl Ross on September 11.
Albert Pujols blasts 698th HR, chase to 700 grows closer
The Summer to 700 continues for Albert Pujols. The St. Louis Cardinals first baseman is now just two home runs shy of joining an exclusive home run club.
Florida Dept. Of Law Enforcement Edits Racial Bias Training To Be Less Stupid After Journalists Start Asking Questions
Racism is a human problem. When that problem wears badges, carries guns, and has the power to deprive people of life and liberty, it’s a much more serious problem. Many US law enforcement agencies have racist roots, agencies formed for the purpose of catching escaped slaves to return them to their white owners. Not every […]
Democrat files lawsuit against Illinois SAFE-T Act
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (NEXSTAR) -- A Democratic State's Attorney is the latest to attack the SAFE-T Act -- Illinois's massive criminal justice reform law that eliminates cash bail. Kankakee County State's Attorney Jim Rowe (D) argues that the law amends Illinois's Constitution, which would only be legal through a ballot measure. "The Safe-T Act has effectively [...]
Preliminary injunction postpones meetings for St. Louis police and jail reform boards
The Civilian Oversight Board and Detention Facilities Oversight Board, which both hold subpoena power, were both scheduled to meet on Sept. 19.
Pine Lawn to lose policing services over delinquent payments, police cooperative says
Pine Lawn could soon be without policing because it's too far behind on payments to a regional police cooperative under contract with the city.
Top former Trump aides coming to St. Louis for conservative group's dinner
Both men have been in the news recently due to criminal indictments.
Why this Wentzville woman is struggling to get a REAL ID ahead of the deadline
St. Louis Police Show Surveillance Video of Officers Shooting Teen
Saint Louis Metropolitan Police today showed surveillance footage of a shooting incident from earlier this week. Two officers shot and killed a 16-year-old boy outside a gas station in St. Louis' Old North neighborhood. [content-1] Two Drug Enforcement and Intervention Detectives shot Darryl Ross after a foot pursuit at a Shell gas station in the 2800 block of North Florissant Avenue.
Excitement builds for Cardinals post-season as tickets go on sale
5th Circuit Rewrites A Century Of 1st Amendment Law To Argue Internet Companies Have No Right To Moderate
As far as I can tell, in the area the 5th Circuit appeals court has jurisdiction, websites no longer have any 1st Amendment editorial rights. That’s the result of what appears to me to be the single dumbest court ruling I’ve seen in a long, long time, and I know we’ve seen some crazy rulings […]
Missouri auditor candidates spar over independence from partisan influence
LAKE OZARK ‐‐ The Republican trying to get the only statewide office currently held by Democrats pledged Friday he would show no partisan favoritism, while his opponents said only they could provide the independence needed in the office. State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick, former state Rep. Alan Green and accountant John Hartwig Jr. met in their […]
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Former Sweetie Pie's star found guilty in murder-for-hire trial
After more than 17 hours of deliberating, the jury issued a verdict in the murder-for-hire trial of Tim Norman.
The "Welcome to Sweetie Pie's" reality TV star was found guilty on all charges. He was charged with conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire, murder-for-hire resulting in death and mail fraud.
Sentencing is set for Dec. 15
Norman and his family are known for the reality TV show "Welcome to Sweetie Pie's" on the Oprah Winfrey Network, which ran for several seasons.
Back in 2020, he was accused…
Living Colour releases new version of “Cult of Personality” with Steve Vai
Living Colour has teamed up with guitar virtuoso Steve Vai for a new version of the band's signature song, "Cult of Personality." The collaboration comes after the two acts performed…
Franklin County man who had meth in system during fatal crash gets 4-year term
Jessica M. Kremer, 33, died at the scene on Route 66 in November 2018, the patrol said.
Police ask for help identifying, locating suspects in Home Depot robbery
Why some Black parents are choosing to home-school
For years, Black parents frustrated by traditional schools have been pulling their children out of classrooms to educate them at home — and that decision is becoming more common. St. Louis Public Radio's new podcast Doin' It Our Way explores why Black families in the St. Louis region are choosing to home-school. Host and STLPR newscaster Marissanne Lewis-Thompson joins SLOTA to talk about the process of reporting the new podcast, and what she's learned about how these families are managing to do education — their way.
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