The St. Louis County Council members on Tuesday approved a measure that increased funding for the St. Louis Magic House in Kirkwood so that the not-for-profit museum can attract tourists from throughout the Midwest. The legislation, introduced by Councilwoman Colleen […]
Missouri Supreme Court reverses decision on St. Louis Rams tax case against Director of Revenue
In an opinion handed down today written by Supreme Court Justice George Draper, The St. Louis Rams LLC and The St. Louis Rams Partnership (Respondent) versus the Director of Revenue (Appellant), the Administrative Hearing Commission decision in favor of the Rams […]
Clayton attorney hopes to unseat Wagner for U.S. Congress
A Clayton resident and attorney hopes to unseat incumbent Congresswoman Ann Wagner in 2018, which would turn that seat over to the Democrat minority. Cort VanOstran is a 2014 Washington University Law School grad, practices law at Gray, Ritter, and […]
PRESS RELEASE: Missouri Judiciary gets tech award
The Missouri Judiciary received a “Top 10 Court Technology Solutions Award” during the National Association for Court Management’s annual conference, held in partnership with the International Association for Court Administration, in Washington, D.C., in July. The awards were presented to recognize the best use […]
Questions about Capitol security continue to plague legislators’ minds
By Benjamin Peters JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – For those wondering, it seems that the metal detectors in the Missouri State Capitol are there to stay, for at least this fiscal year. The security measures, which require visitors and their possessions […]
Reward offered for information in Ferguson homicide
Donnell Drake Jr. was found shot to death Friday, July 28, around 10:08 p.m. in Ferguson. Officers were initially called about several masked suspects, lurking in the area of 22 Arbor Village. Upon the officers’ arrival, they discovered two victims semi-conscious […]
Officers use pepper spray on suspect at Metrolink
St. Louis County officers assigned to the Metrolink Unit responded to a call around 1:30 p.m. Saturday afternoon alleging a known drug dealer was near the North Hanley Metrolink platform and that he was likely armed. When officers confronted the suspect, he […]
St. Louis County Blog 12 p.m. — St. Louis County Council update, Sen. Jill Schuup calls for action after child’s death
Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017, 12 p.m. Clayton Times: Officers use pepper spray on suspect at Metrolink St. Louis County officers assigned to the Metrolink Unit responded to a call around 1:30 p.m. Saturday afternoon alleging a known drug dealer was near the […]
Early morning homicide in Pagedale
The Pagedale Police Department responded to a call for help around 3:18 a.m., where they found a person down near the intersection of Page Avenue and Gregan Place. Homicide detectives with the St. Louis County Police Department’s Bureau of Crimes […]
PRESS RELEASE: Following Missouri child’s death in an illegal day care, State Sen. Jill Schupp calls for action
JEFFERSON CITY – Following reports of another child fatality in an illegal Missouri day care, State Sen. Jill Schupp, D-Creve Coeur, is calling for a renewed focus on child safety from state policy makers and local prosecutors. “Too many times, […]