Three St. Louis police organizations have filed a lawsuit against the city to block a law expanding civilian oversight of the police. The law, which was approved by the St. Louis Board of Alderman last month and signed last week by Mayor Tishaura Jones, would create the Division of Civilian Oversight. Over the next year, the […]
As surveillance tech has become cheaper, it has become ubiquitous. Lots of people believe they can solve education-related problems, and most frequently their “solutions” involve tech replacing people and AI replacing common sense. Even before the COVID pandemic forced most students to engage in studies remotely, human problems were being addressed with inhuman, error-prone tech. […]
Missouri producers and rural families seeking mental health support now have a chance to get free confidential services as the Missouri Department of Agriculture announced the launch of the AgriStress Helpline.
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Missouri voters will decide this November whether to legalize recreational marijuana, four years after they first approved the drug for medicinal use. Secretary of State John Ashcroft announced Tuesday an initiative petition to put the question before voters received 203,551 valid signatures across six Congressional districts — barely overcoming the minimum threshold in two Congressional […]
Missouri's secretary of state on Tuesday said that the state's voters in November will be asked whether to legalize recreational marijuana for those age 21 and older.
That's because an initiative petition gathered enough signatures to make the ballot, Ashcroft's office said.
Under the proposed amendment to the state constitution:
The state's prohibitions on purchasing, possessing, consuming, using, delivering, manufacturing and selling marijuana for personal use would be removed for those over…
SEE VIDEO: EDWARDSVILLE - Marvin “Preach” Webb will never be forgotten in the City of Edwardsville. On Friday, Preach had a bench featuring a plaque inscribed in his honor dedicated to him with a strong group of family and friends in attendance. City officials believe the bench and plaque will be a lasting tribute to the life of the beloved goodwill ambassador who died at age 86 in June. The bench is located in Edwardsville on the sidewalk on North Main Street, between the Madison County Government Building (near the Preach on Main Plaque) and Restore Décor (223 North Main Street). Edwardsville Mayor Art Risavy said the community had so much love and respect for Preach. “He represented us with kindness, his caring ways and was always most helpful to everyone,” the mayor said. “He always touched our city and he was our goodwill ambassador. He was also an avid sports fan, and always cheered on our local teams. He was a spiritual man and love
A plea hearing has been scheduled for former St. Louis Alderman John Collins-Muhammed – one of four St. Louis area public officials indicted in a years-long federal bribery investigation.
A change-of-plea hearing has been set for Aug. 23 before District Judge Stephen R. Clark.
There is a chance he could be detained until his sentencing hearing, but his attorney Joseph Flees thinks it is unlikely. He said he is prepared to show the judge Collins-Muhammed is not a risk to society or a flight risk.
“It…
Saint Louis Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kelvin Adams is retiring after serving the district for 14 years.
Adams is retiring at the end of December, according to a press release from the district. The SLPS Board of Education is now looking for its next leader.
In the release, Adams mentioned marking milestones while he served as superintendent, including the passage of Prop S.
“It shows us that voters trust this Board and administration to continue to build momentum and accomplish great…
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