Governor Mike Parson appoints Melissa Price Smith as St. Louis County's new Prosecuting Attorney, effective from January 3, 2025, as announced on the governor's website.

Gabriel E. Gore was honored with the St. Louis Award for his transformative work in the Circuit Attorney's Office, lauded for enhancing justice and public trust.

Rep. Ian Mackey has introduced legislation for a potential merger of St. Louis City and County, aiming to consolidate them into a "Metropolitan City of St. Louis."

St. Peters City facilities adjust hours for New Year's Day, with closures and altered service schedules, including Rec-Plex hours and waste pickup changes.

Missouri's Department of Natural Resources is promoting financial aid for water projects through a webinar on Jan. 15. Applications for low-interest loans from SRF programs, for water infrastructure upgrades, are due March 1.

Mike Sommer has been selected as the new Finance Director for St. Charles County, pending approval from the County Council. He replaces the acting director, Tracy Bayne.

Governor Mike Parson named December Christmas Tree Month in Missouri, recognizing the agricultural significance of the industry and celebrating the winners of the Missouri Christmas Tree Association contests.

Governor Parson appoints new officials in Missouri, including Ken Cox, Rhonda Denman, Gayle Linneman, and Dr. Case Ruckman, each to county roles reflecting their professional backgrounds.

A St. Louis courthouse, typically a venue for legal proceedings, hosted multiple weddings in a single day, with the service offered twice a month for free.

Missouri state employees exceeded $767K in charitable contributions during the 2024 MSECC, a record that pushed total donations over $36 million in 40 years.

Our Lady of Guadalupe School in Cool Valley is set to close after the 2024-2025 year due to financial challenges, despite the St. Louis Archdiocese's subsidies.

St. Louis officials proposed using Rams relocation settlement funds for city improvements, including street and housing upgrades, childcare, education, and local business support. Public input is sought before finalizing the spending plan.

The selection of a new St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney is contentious as Executive Sam Page appoints an acting prosecutor, bypassing County Council approval. Legal proceedings are underway to address the dispute.