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.

A mayoral task force recommends scrapping shared alley recycling dumpsters, expanding drop‑off sites and rolling out cart service — and it suggests raising fees to pay for it.

The Missouri House removed roughly $8 million from the statewide Narcan program in its FY27 budget plan, a rollback UMSL and first responders say could weaken overdose prevention. The bill now heads to the Senate.

Missouri’s Senate approved a bill to ban most intoxicating hemp products, aligning state law with a federal crackdown and reshaping where low‑dose THC items can be sold.

State Sen. Angela Walton Mosley filed to run for St. Louis County executive, reviving scrutiny of a Sept. town‑hall scuffle with County Councilwoman Shalonda Webb.

A St. Louis influencer says a nonprofit fired him after a viral post about Enterprise Mobility and ICE. He filed suit Tuesday seeking lost pay and damages.

The Missouri House advanced funding to replace the Hogan Street youth facility in St. Louis even after estimates for the new building more than doubled in the current budget draft. Lawmakers approved the money as the debate moves to the Senate.