The bill to return control of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department to a board appointed by Missouri’s governor has drawn fierce opposition from city

City officials say the state’s plan to wrest back control of the police department is an attempt by white conservatives to weaken Black political influence. It’s part of a broader pattern of Missouri Republicans trying to override the will of voters.

The proposed change would reverse a 2012 voter-approved measure that gave St. Louis local control of its police force for the first time since the Civil War.

The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department recently awarded Zane Perkins, a student at Bernard Middle School, the Do the Right Thing Award for helping his grandmother in a time of need. During winter break when Zane was spending time with his grandmother,

Last year, I wrote about legislative efforts to wrest local control of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (“SLMPD”) being rooted in Confederate ideals. Missouri engineered a state takeover of SLMPD during the Civil War because the then-Governor was a Confederate sympathizer who wanted to ensure the city could not use its force and armory […]

Police are asking that anyone with information contact the missing persons unit at 314-444-5738 or call 911. ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department needs the public's help as they search for a 28-year-old man who has been missing since Monday.

A 14-year-old boy was critically hurt in a shooting in the Penrose area of St. Louis. A dark vehicle was involved and detectives are seeking information.

"Three additional juveniles were conveyed to the hospital in stable condition, but it's unclear at this time if they were occupying the Jeep Wrangler or the Malibu."