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.

Missouri opens its second Credential Training Program application period on January 1, 2025, offering grants to help employers with employee credentialing costs.

An audit of SLPS found alleged financial mismanagement during Keisha Scarlett's tenure, including improper credit card usage and unauthorized pay practices.

Missouri Governor Mike Parson has ordered state offices to close at noon on Christmas Eve 2024, allowing employees to spend more time with family during the holidays.

Missouri One Start's Credential Training Program is set to fund employee certification training, with a $2,000 reimbursement per employee and a $30,000 cap per company, aiming to enhance workforce skills. Applications for the program open in January.

Missouri's general revenue collections dropped by 6.8% in November 2024 and 4.0% for the fiscal year, reflecting declines in individual and corporate taxes.

Missouri Governor Mike Parson appoints 16 professionals to state boards and commissions, aiming to bolster expertise in areas like rehabilitation, mental health, law enforcement, and education.

The article announces the retirement of Sandra 'Sandy' Karsten as Missouri's DPS Director effective January 13, 2025, highlighting her achievements and contributions.

Incoming St. Louis Sheriff, Alfred Montgomery, fires senior staff before taking office, signaling major changes, amid criticism from current Sheriff Vernon Betts.