St. Louis/ Community & Society
Published on February 19, 2020
Top St. Louis news: Wanted man arrested after standoff; input sought  on search for police chiefPhoto: Philip Leara/Flickr

Here's what you need to know about what's happening in St. Louis.

Teens' nonprofit helps refugees, struggling families

Meet Adam Saleh and Luke Braby. The two teens created the nonprofit START in 2018 to aid refugees through donations, craft sales and fundraising events. The money goes to aiding St. Louis area families who are struggling to rebuild their lives.

Read the full story on KDSK.

Man arrested, gun recovered after South City standoff

St. Louis police took a 36-year-old city man wanted on drug and gun charges into custody Tuesday morning, after he barricaded himself inside a Carondelet residence and refused to come out.

Read the full story on Riverfront Times.

Listening session seeks public input in search for new county police chief

St. Louis County officials are holding three "listening sessions," where residents can tell them what they want in the county's next police chief.

Read the full story on KDSK.


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