African-American police detective sues city over beating allegedly at hands of white officers
DOWNTOWN – An African-American St. Louis police detective who says he was beaten by white officers while he was undercover…
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Black art’s presence, future are focus of discussion
THE TIFFANY – In the last few years, the art landscape in St. Louis has drawn notable names to its…
Muhammad suggests more but smaller police districts
CITY HALL – In what he says is an effort to bring police closer to the community, 21st Ward Alderman…
Smart Cities program offers prospect of improving city services
ST. LOUIS – Those video cameras on top of light poles are a great way to investigate and catch lawbreakers…
‘It still hurts’: Mothers march in protest against gun violence
FAIRGROUND PARK – The sun shone down brightly on a group of mothers in Fairground Park Saturday as they marched…
Help the St. Louis Aquarium name its new family of otters
DOWNTOWN – The construction of the brand-new St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station is still on track to be completed…
GreenLeaf Market offers fresh foods for north city residents
COLUMBUS SQUARE – It’s one of the very few grocery stores built in north St. Louis since the late 1960’s.…
Aldermen reject bill to put city residency requirement on ballot
CITY HALL – A bill calling for an election on whether the city should lift its residency requirement for hiring…
Cure Violence program takes public health approach
It is a program that has been discussed by St. Louis politicians for months, and now, one city leader is…
Gas station to be built at site with ghastly past
PENROSE – Rene Bryant remembers shopping at the former National Supermarket at 4331 Natural Bridge Avenue, at the corner of…
12 Catholic ex-clergy could face Missouri criminal prosecution
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt is referring 12 former clergy for potential criminal prosecution after his…
Jaco Report Exclusive: Chief Hayden on child murders and a crackdown on drug dealers
ST. LOUIS – The tactics to be used by police after the much-publicized City Hall “crime summit” with the governor…
Missouri legislators may offer gun violence proposal next year
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The speaker of the Missouri House says he hopes to have a proposal aimed at…
Trap Run showcases north side, raises funds for Sara-Lou cafe
THE VILLE – On Saturday, north St. Louis residents did a run- or walk-by of some of the good things completed…
Mayor of the north? Moore argues for post, plans bid
CITY HALL – Alderman Sam Moore, Fourth Ward, wants to be mayor – of north St. Louis. And he plans…
Mother of two slain children hosts 4th annual Malik White Basketball Classic Showdown
BENTON PARK – It was a packed house over the weekend at the Cherokee Recreation Center, 3200 S. Jefferson Ave.,…