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ST. LOUIS - Mayor Tishaura Jones will be in Jefferson City, Mo., on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, to testify against SB44 (Fitzwater), SB52 (Schroer) and HB495 (Christ), bills that would allow for state takeover of the SLMPD. You can find a copy of her testimony attached, and a few highlights below. Under state control, in 2006, St. Louis was the so-called most dangerous city in the country and ranked second most dangerous on the eve of the switch to local control in 2013 . Right now, St. Louis is no longer considered to be one of the top 10 most dangerous cities. Kansas City, the only remaining law enforcement agency under state control, has not matched St. Louis City’s success in crime reduction. In 2023, while our city saw a more than 20 percent decrease in homicides , Kansas City experienced a record high . In 2024 alone, more than $330 million in new, private investment in Downtown was announced. After 151 years of state control, advocates of local control

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Reports on use-of-force at St. Louis jails show that, despite 1,700 incidents, just nine resulted in injury. And the city hasn't reported a single injury since 2019.

BELLEVILLE – Mathis, Marifian & Richter, Ltd. is pleased to announce that Patrick B. Mathis and Laura E. Schrick have been named 2025 Illinois Super Lawyers and Allyson T. Schwab has been named a Rising Star. Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters, releases a new list every year with the names of the top attorneys in each state according to their professional achievements and peer recognition among other distinguishing criteria. Their knowledge of the law, professional work ethic, and advocacy on behalf of their clients allow them to stand out among other attorneys in the field. The Super Lawyers list recognizes the top 5% of attorneys in each state. Pat was originally selected as a Super Lawyer in 2005 and has been named every year since then. Super Lawyers recognizes him as a top-rated tax attorney for his experience and skills in dealing with tax controversies, business tax issues, including tax audits, appeals and Tax Court litigation, and estate planning. Laura wa

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COLLINSVILLE - Louer Facility Planning, Inc., a leading provider of commercial interior design and furniture solutions in the St. Louis Metro East region, proudly announces the completion of its ownership transition. Yvette Paris, President, has successfully finalized the buyout of the business from its founder, Jane Louer, marking a significant milestone for the well-established firm. Founded in January 1996 by Jane Louer in Edwardsville, Louer Facility Planning has spent nearly three decades creating thoughtful, high-quality commercial interiors for corporate, financial, government, education, healthcare, and nonprofit organizations. Paris, who joined the firm as an entry-level interior designer in 2006 after graduating from San Diego State University, became President in 2023. The company moved its headquarters to Collinsville, in January 2008, where its showroom in the Eastport area continues to evolve, showcasing adaptable design solutions that respond to changing workplace and

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Well, that didn’t take long. A short-lived win for civil liberties and the Free Speech Coalition has been undone by the Sixth Circuit Appeals court. The reasoning behind the roll back of the injunction are questionable, to say the least. The Free Speech Coalition’s case against Tennessee’s age verification law was solid. Or, at least, […]

Khalia has dreamed of having a forever family. But she isn't letting her time in foster care define her.

The council needs voter approval before it can take power to remove department heads, who manage divisions as health, streets, corrections and finance.

Missouri state senators on Wednesday held a public hearing on a bill that would expand who could qualify for restitution after a wrongful conviction, and increase the payment amounts.

Sting is under the weather, forcing him to cancel his appearance at the upcoming Bass Magazine Awards, as well as several scheduled concerts.“On advisement from his doctor, due to illness,…

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Closet Factory teams up with the Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition to donate backpacks for every job that's completed.

Wages went up at a very healthy rate in the final quarter of 2024: 2.8% for men and 2.1% for women. As usual, this is good news and bad news. It's good news for workers but bad news for the Fed, which will take this as a sign of inflation and keep interest rates high.

Dozens of big subreddits have already banned all Twitter links, and posts about potential bans are some of the most popular on the site.

President Musk is running the government like he ruined Twitter.

The all-hands-on-deck approach has led to the lowest number of homicides in the City of St. Louis since 2013 and a 15% reduction in all crime.

2025 marks a milestone for the state of Missouri and Southwest: 40 years of service to the state and 10 years of the state's very own "Missouri One" plane.

Downtown St. Louis will get $74 million for infrastructure and development, with money specifically earmarked to tackle the big, vacant Railway Exchange building.

It’s nothing new. But in today’s digital age it’s something young people may be exposed to more. We’re talking about sniffing products like paint, markers or nail polish for a temporary high. You might hear it called huffing, chroming or, in the medical community, inhalant abuse. Health care providers like Justin Rapoff, DO, an emergency medicine physician who sees patients at OSF HealthCare, are again reminding parents about the serious health impacts of this activity and what to do if your child shows symptoms. It’s especially important for kids to steer clear, he says, because their organs are still developing. An interruption to that development could mean trouble. Young people can also be more susceptible to peer pressure, giving in when other kids tell them to try something. “Inhalant abuse is common because these are things that are easily found in your house," Dr. Rapoff adds. “They’re underneath your kitchen sink and in your

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Five of the seven semifinalist nominees are in national categories, and two are for Best Chef: Midwest.