St. Louis could lose control of its police to a state-appointed board under Missouri bill

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — St. Louis would lose control over its police force under a bill Missouri lawmakers approved Wednesday, possibly joining a few cities nationally where local elected officials don’t fully manage law enforcement. The measure would …

Missouri Supreme Court weighs whether to overturn new paid sick leave, minimum wage requirements passed by voters in ...

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Missouri voted to raise the minimum wage and require paid sick leave, but now that could be overturned by the Missouri Supreme Court. Arguments were heard Wednesday morning in a lawsuit that claims Proposition A, …

Missouri House passes bill giving control of SLMPD to state

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - House Bill 495, which would return control of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department back to the state, has passed in the Missouri House. On Wednesday, HB 495 was voted on and passed by a vote of 113-39. This past …

Missouri couple charged with financial exploitation of veteran, accused of selling home without consent

A Missouri couple has been charged with financial exploitation of an elderly veteran, accused of withdrawing funds and selling his home without his knowledge, according to court documents.An affidavit alleges that Christina Scanlon and her husband, Devlin …

Missouri Supreme Court weighs whether to uphold vote on minimum wage, sick leave

The Missouri Supreme Court is weighing whether to uphold the November passage of a measure that raised the state’s minimum wage and mandated paid sick leave for some employees. Voters approved Proposition A by 15 percentage points and more than 445,000 …

State takeover of St. Louis police clears legislature, heads to Missouri governor

Legislation putting control of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department in the hands of a state board is on its way to the governor’s desk.  On a 113 to 39 vote, the Missouri House gave final approval to a bill to put the city’s police department under …

Missouri court hears arguments on striking employment compensation measure

Business leaders argued Wednesday before the Missouri Supreme Court that a new law increasing the minimum wage and guaranteeing paid sick leave should be overturned. The coalition of business groups and leaders claim the law, which was approved by 57% of …

The Department of Education has cut half its workforce - what it might mean for Missouri

The Department of Education has cut 1,300 employees since Tuesday night in the latest dismantling by the Trump administration. With half of its workforce laid off, the Department of Education, which runs everything from education policies to federal …

Missouri House passes St. Louis police takeover

MDC, Missouri Trappers' Association to hold fur-handling clinic April 5 at Dalton Shooting Range

Body SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Trapping fur-bearers and selling the pelts is an activity that has a long history in Missouri and is still enjoyed by some outdoor enthusiasts today. People interested in trapping who want tips on preparing a pelt for selling should …