Alfred Montgomery Sworn In as New St. Louis City Sheriff, Promises Department Reforms and Faces Legal Challenge with Predecessor
Alfred Montgomery was inaugurated as St. Louis City Sheriff, outlining plans for department modernization and pay raises for deputies, after winning against incumbent Vernon Betts.
Missouri Uplifts Workers with New $13.75 Minimum Wage, Eyeing $15 by 2026
Missouri’s minimum wage will rise to $13.75 an hour in 2025, as per the Missouri Department of Labor, due to Proposition A passed by voters. This increase is part of a wage growth trend aiming for economic upliftment for workers.
Man Carjacked During Meetup Arranged on Dating Site in Hamilton Heights, St. Louis Police Seek Suspect
A man was carjacked in Hamilton Heights after trying to meet someone from a dating site. The incident, detailed on the SLMPD website, involved an armed suspect who stole his vehicle and possessions.
Major Michael A. Turner Appointed by Missouri Governor-Elect Kehoe as New State Highway Patrol Superintendent
Missouri Governor-Elect Kehoe has named Major Michael A. Turner as the new Superintendent of the Highway Patrol, succeeding Colonel Olson upon retirement. Turner, awaiting Senate confirmation, is set to start in February 2025.
Armed Robbery in Dutchtown: Police Seek Suspects After Man's Car Seized
Saint Louis Police are investigating a robbery in Dutchtown where two armed men, dressed in black and wearing masks, stole a man's car keys and phone before fleeing with his Chevrolet Trax. The victim was unharmed, and no arrests have been made.












