A Missouri bill to criminalize "masked intimidation" cleared a Senate committee Wednesday, advancing a measure that would add misdemeanor penalties and a hate‑crime felony enhancement.

SLMPD will hold a fast‑track testing day next Wednesday to recruit officers on the spot as the department races to refill ranks and cut overtime. Sessions run in the morning and at noon at the police academy.

Treasurer Vivek Malek says higher costs for a new retirement savings program are startup investments, but critics say the sticker shock demands clearer oversight.

A Senate panel this week debated a bill to strip the August 2027 sunset from Missouri’s 2023 transgender‑athlete restriction, prompting packed testimony and legal warnings. The measure now sits with the Senate Education Committee.

A pool-builder says Webster Groves owes more than $600,000 for work on the Prop W-funded aquatic center that opened in May 2025. The dispute is now in court.

A Missouri bill would require K‑5 districts to adopt screen‑time policies and create a state FOCUS council. Supporters say it’s a course correction; educators warn of equity risks.

A national advocacy group sued Missouri State, saying its bias policy chills speech; the university disbanded its Bias Response Team and says the move predates the suit.

Jamison White took the oath as Maryland Heights’ police chief on April 21, stepping up from deputy after years with the department. City officials say he’ll emphasize professionalism, accountability and community-focused policing.

Jefferson County's lawsuit against Express Scripts and Optum Rx will go before a jury in March 2027. County officials say PBM practices helped keep opioids flowing and drove up public costs.

Sam Page asked the county to authorize $1.7 million from legacy funds to scale Save Lives Now outreach, saying recent shootings show the need for expanded services.

A judge ruled the city, not the governor, may appoint St. Louis’s interim sheriff; the mayor must include the Board of Aldermen and the comptroller in the pick.

Former SLPS superintendent Keisha Scarlett sued the district and a board member, alleging retaliation after she reported nearly $4.8M in unpaid vendor invoices. The complaint accuses the board of skipping contract procedures and seeks lost pay and damages.

A St. Louis County jury awarded retired lieutenant Mike Reifschneider $6.2M after finding he was denied a promised promotion for refusing to retaliate, court filings show.