O'Fallon voters replaced multiple city council members in Tuesday's municipal election, flipping ward seats and triggering county verification steps. The count reshapes local representation.

A write-in upset in Manchester unseated a candidate accused of stealing from a local Cub Scouts unit as votes were tallied after the April 7 municipal election.

The Missouri House approved HB 2122, allowing utilities to bill customers for certain nuclear construction while projects are being built, sparking consumer pushback.

Wentzville schools and the Missouri attorney general settled a lawsuit over allegations the board held closed‑door deliberations about a transgender bathroom policy. Court filings tie the dispute to two 2023 meetings and an agenda item on restroom use.

A Missouri audit says Arnold leaders misled residents and raised millions through a special tax district tied to the now-scrapped Arnold Parkway. The report could trigger follow-up actions.

Lewis Rice has billed St. Louis County $889,448 in Lt. Col. Troy Doyle’s discrimination suit; with a $935,000 contract cap and trial set for August, more county funding could be required.

The Circuit Attorney’s Neighborhood Collaboration assigns assistant prosecutors to Dutchtown, Mount Pleasant and other neighborhoods to help victims, speed investigations and increase transparency.

St. Louis County has approved its first overhaul of use‑of‑force rules since 2010, prioritizing de‑escalation, stronger reporting and training for hundreds of officers.

The Missouri Senate voted unanimously to pass SB1067, a bill that fast‑tracks dismissal of lawsuits tied to public speech and lets prevailing defendants recover fees. The measure now goes to the House.

Wentzville compressed its 300+ page 2026 budget into a brief summary meant to highlight operating priorities and capital projects.

Hillsdale officers working under an ICE contract reportedly visited Ritenour Middle in Charlack to ask about three students, prompting the district to demand answers. The episode raises fresh questions about enforcement at schools.

A University City councilman has mounted a mayoral challenge, arguing development hasn’t translated into timely repairs and neighborhood investment.

Webster Groves approved a roughly $225,000 severance for City Manager Dr. Marie Peoples as she departs April 3, the city says the payout covers pay, retirement deferrals and a two-month consulting window.