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St. Louis police SUV plows into bar; department vows thorough investigation

St. Louis police are pledging to investigate a department SUV's head-on crash into Bar:PM, though the bar's supporters question the incident's handling.

Missouri December 14

St. Louis Zoo's iconic elephant Raja heads to Columbus for breeding initiative

The St. Louis Zoo has announced that Raja, a male Asian elephant born there nearly 31 years ago, will be relocated to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Ohio.

Digital Originals December 12

Major blue city police force flees, staffing hits critical all-time low

The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department has been facing mass officer departures in recent years. It hit a record low in December 2023.

Missouri December 6

Appointed St. Louis prosecutor running for full term

Democratic St. Louis Circuit Attorney Gabe Gore is running for a full term in office. Gore, who touts crackdowns on violent crime, succeeded embattled progressive Kim Gardner.

Missouri December 5

New St. Louis prosecutor says he's 'enforcing the laws' amid notable violent crime crackdown

St. Louis' new top prosecutor, Gabe Gore, reported Tuesday that his office has prosecuted 45% more violent crimes than his progressive predecessor did.

Missouri November 22

Driver struck, killed by suspect fleeing police in suburban St. Louis

A driver was fatally struck by the vehicle of a suspect fleeing police in Ferguson, Missouri, early Wednesday. The perpetrator initially fled the crash scene, but was later arrested.

Missouri November 16

Missouri's abortion law faces challenge in court over claims of religious influence

A Missouri judge is set to hear arguments in a lawsuit challenging Missouri's abortion ban, filed by 13 Christian, Jewish and Unitarian Universalist leaders.

Missouri November 3

Missouri officer accused of kicking suspect in head pleads guilty

Former Police Officer David Maas of Woodson Terrace, Missouri, who stood accused of kicking a suspect in the head, has pleaded guilty to a federal civil rights charge.

True Crime November 3

Alert St. Louis hotel staff helps save kidnapped Florida women from captors: report

Two women who were allegedly kidnapped from Florida were rescued from a St. Louis hotel over the weekend after staff received a bizarre call, police said.

Missouri October 30

St. Louis County prosecutor launches primary challenge against Rep. Cori Bush

St. Louis County Prosecutor Wesley Bell, a Democrat, has abandoned his longshot U.S. Senate bid in favor of a primary challenge to Rep. Cori Bush.