The Missouri House is set to vote on reinstating state control over the St. Louis Police Department, after a Senate vote favored the measure. Supporters cite crime reduction while opponents argue for local oversight.

A water main break in St. Peters affects residents in Braewood and Ellington, with the city working to restore services. Repair efforts are underway, but the cause and repair timeline are unclear.

The Ferguson-Florissant School District is seeking community input on dealing with a budget shortfall through an online survey, considering various cost-saving measures.

St. Louis's Democratic Committee endorses Cara Spencer over incumbent Mayor Tishaura Jones for the upcoming election.

St. Louis County man pleads guilty to charges of dogfighting, involving hosting events and training dogs for fights.

St. Louis Police Chief Robert J. Tracy is discussing ballistic intelligence and the NIBIN system at a Congressional Briefing, highlighting their importance in solving violent crimes.

Missouri Democrats filibuster over a bill to give state control of the St. Louis Police. Changes include police board membership and a funding increase. Mayor Jones criticizes a lack of safety improvement evidence.

Niraj S. Patel won the 2025 Outstanding Professional Engineer in Government award from the St. Louis Chapter of the Missouri Society of Professional Engineers.

During Mardi Gras 2025, LE/FAMS and K9 teams enhanced security in New Orleans, with FAMs overseeing transportation hubs as part of multi-agency efforts.

The City of St. Louis launched a digital map to display over $250 million in Economic Justice Action Plan investments for neighborhood transformation.

The Missouri House passed a bill to return oversight of the St. Louis police to a state-appointed board, revising local control and proposing broader law enforcement reforms.

Dr. Millicent Borishade was named superintendent of the St. Louis Public School District by a 4-1 board vote, replacing interim predecessor Dr. Keisha Scarlett.

Creve Coeur residents can join the City Council meeting in-person or virtually via livestream or Zoom on February 24, with options to comment or watch.