St. Louis Faces Potential Closure of Over Half Its Public Schools Amid Declining Enrollment and Infrastructure Woes
St. Louis contemplates closing 37 of its 68 public schools by 2026 due to declining population, birth rates, and costly infrastructure repairs exacerbated by tornado damage.
Detainee Samuel Hayes Jr. Dies After Restraint in St. Louis City Justice Center, Twentieth Death Since 2020 Raises Alarms
Samuel Hayes Jr. died in custody at St. Louis City Justice Center after being restrained, marking the facility's twentieth such death since 2020, sparking concerns and calls for accountability and investigation.
Belleville Man Arrested, Charged With Over 30 Felonies After 22 Burglaries Across St. Louis Region
Armon Simpson, 39, was arrested by the U.S. Marshals for a series of 22 burglaries across the St. Louis area, now facing 30 felony charges. He allegedly targeted first-floor apartments with unlocked sliding doors.
Scammers Posing as U.S. Attorney’s Office Officials Are Increasing, Targeting Residents with Fraudulent Calls
Scammers impersonating the U.S. Attorney's Office are targeting residents, using sophisticated tactics such as spoofing phone numbers and requesting payments via mobile apps. The public is cautioned to report such calls to the FTC.












