St. Louis County Councilman Dennis Hancock filed Feb. 24 to run for county executive, pitching private‑sector experience and a no‑tax promise to tackle the budget. The three‑way field already includes Jake Zimmerman and Brian Williams.

Washington University agreed to sever a partnership with a minority-focused mentoring program under a federal resolution. The change follows national Education Department reviews of race-focused campus partnerships.

St. Louis city leaders plan to invest $8 million in ARPA funds into the city's water infrastructure to improve service and prevent federal reclamation of unutilized funds.

St. Augustine spotlights Civil Rights sites for Black History Month, highlighting historical figures through bronze footsteps and engaging the community on social media.

A Cole County judge ordered three misleading bullet points removed from a proposed amendment that would require district majorities for citizen-led constitutional changes.

Firefighter/Paramedic Luke Enright joins the Florissant Fire District, with the department expecting his positive contribution to the team and community.

The Missouri House passed bills to standardize parole eligibility and widen juvenile-to-adult transfer options, sparking protests from Democrats and cost warnings.

O'Fallon Fire is asking voters to approve Prop. FIRE, a one‑percent sales tax to fund firefighters, EMS and equipment as call volumes climb.

The STL Recovers Community Meeting and Resource Fair at O’Fallon Park Rec Complex offered aid for property ownership, rental issues, and employment, with a follow-up pop-up event for those unable to attend.

St. Charles County invites residents to review and discuss a new five-year Stormwater Management Plan at a meeting on March 19, emphasizing the importance of public input.

Missouri AG joins a suit against the FDA's rule allowing interstate prescription of abortion drugs, claiming federal overreach and state rights infringement.

Missouri AG Catherine Hanaway receives Influential Lawyer award, while her team member Wensdai Brooks is honored with the Influential Appellate Advocates award for their commitment to legal excellence and public safety.

President Trump has tapped Ellisville Police Chief Steve Lewis to be U.S. marshal for eastern Missouri, elevating a suburban police leader to a key federal post.