Keep local control of police, St. Louis mayor tells GOP lawmakers
Tishaura Jones warns lawmakers that a takeover would undermine city’s progress on crime. But Gov. Mike Kehoe and Republican lawmakers are pushing for state control.
Missouri Republicans again push state control of St. Louis police department
The legislation heard in Senate and House committees would place the St. Louis police department under a governor-appointed board.
Missouri lawmakers consider placing St. Louis City police department under state control
The mayor of the City of St. Louis called lawmakers from outside the city "disrespectful" for filing legislation to put the city's police department back under state control.
Mayor Jones, Chief Tracy combat state control of St. Louis Police Department
The St. Louis mayor and police chief were in Jefferson City to fight off another attempt by the ruling majority to take back control of city police.
St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones testifies against state control of SLMPD
St. Louis City Mayor Tishaura Jones went over to the Missouri state capitol Jefferson City Wednesday to testify against state control of the city’s police department.
Senators to discuss future control of St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department
Missouri lawmakers will discuss putting the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department back under state control.
Funding ends for extra downtown St. Louis police patrols. Department vows to continue.
The St. Louis Police Foundation is controlled by a group of some of the wealthiest businesspeople in the St. Louis region.
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St. Louis Mayor Jones Releases “State of Public Safety 2025” Report Highlighting Successes and Continued Crime Reduction Efforts
ST. LOUIS - St. Louis Mayor Tishaura O. Jones released the “State of Public Safety 2025” report, highlighting the all-hands-on-deck approach ...
St. Louis Cops Refused to Help Dying Man Because Shift Was Ending: Bodycam Footage
The officers are no longer employed by the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department. Reported bodycam footage captured the ...
St. Louis officials say crime continues downward trend – Here’s why
St. Louis officials say that crime remains on a downward trend in the city, speaking Tuesday on an 11-year low in homicides, ...
MetroBus hammer attack sends victim to hospital near Downtown St. Louis, police say
"The 24-year-old stated he was riding the bus, when an unknown male approached him and attempted to steal his bag with all of ...
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St. Louis police arrest two after 100-plus celebratory gunshots fired on New Year's Day
According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, patrolling officers heard gunshots ring out at about 7 p.m. on New Year's Day in the 4300 block of California Avenue. Upon ...
Man shot and killed at McDonald’s in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS – One person has died after being shot at a McDonald’s Wednesday night. According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, officers were called for a shooting in the 1100 block of N.