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Mandatory minimum sentencing, juvenile crime bill sent to Missouri governor

3 months 1 week ago
The Missouri House gave final approval Thursday to a bill that would change the classifications of and punishments for juvenile offenders and mandate more time served before any felon is eligible for parole. Sponsored by state Sen. Nick Schroer, a Republican from Defiance, the bill would classify older juveniles who commit crimes as adults and […]
Kennedy Voss

Anti-sex trafficking legislation headed to Missouri governor’s desk

3 months 1 week ago
The Missouri House approved legislation Thursday aimed at cracking down on sex trafficking and sexual exploitation while shifting punishment away from survivors and giving first responders more training to identify and prevent the crimes. The bill would increase penalties for distributing sexual images without consent, clarify that predatory conduct toward minors can be prosecuted even […]
Steph Quinn

ISP reports data from 2025 firearm enforcement program

3 months 1 week ago
The Illinois State Police conducted approximately 1,000 firearm enforcement details last year, resulting in over 4,900 individuals complying with state gun laws and the removal of over 3,200 firearms from individuals legally prohibited from possessing them.
Nick Gladney

MSHP to host program Saturday offering insight on operations

3 months 1 week ago
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is hosting a Community Alliance Program in Weldon Spring on Saturday, offering the public an exclusive look into the training and operations of their elite units, including criminal investigations, SWAT operations, and the K-Nine unit.
Nick Gladney

Friday, March 13 - Bills to pay and Bills to play

3 months 1 week ago
Diving in to the (latest) pitch to merge St. Louis to dig out of a financial pit, to eliminate the income tax in Missouri, and the big game for St. Louis University Basketball. Plus, a conversation with comedian Samantha Bee ahead of her local show.

Trump administration seeks to pause Missouri lawsuit targeting abortion pill access

3 months 1 week ago
For the second time this year, the Trump administration is trying to at least delay another legal attempt to curb access to medication abortion. The U.S. Department of Justice late Friday afternoon asked a federal court in Missouri to either pause or dismiss a lawsuit over the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s decision last year to approve […]
Sofia Resnick

Missourians should beware of Republican tax cut Trojan Horse

3 months 1 week ago
In 2024, I competed with Dr. George Hruza for a seat in Missouri’s House of Representatives. It was a spirited race and the closest this West St. Louis County district has seen. He and I mutually agreed not to sink to the level of personal attacks and, while I was not the winner, I feel […]
Eric Morse

St. Louis County Police offering daily home checks ahead of spring break

3 months 1 week ago
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - As residents prepare to travel for spring break, the St. Louis County Police Department is offering to check on homes while residents are away. The department offers the "Vacation Inspection Program," which features officers making daily checks on homes while residents are on vacation. To sign up for the program, [...]
Nick Gladney

Breezy but quiet Friday, rain, storms, and wind Sunday changing to snow

3 months 1 week ago
ST. LOUIS - Our Friday will be breezy, but quiet with highs around 60 F. Winds will be strongest through the morning before easing back. Partly cloudy Friday night, we’ll wake up Saturday in the upper 30s. Saturday will be a nice day, pick of the weekend for sure. Partly cloudy with highs in the [...]
Angela Hutti