Arrest warrant filed for man who torched woman’s body
A St. Louis Circuit Court judge signed an arrest warrant for a man suspected of abandoning and torching a body along the riverfront.
Prosecutors dismiss false report charge against ex-alderman Bosley
A former St. Louis alderman is no longer facing a charge of filing a false police report. The circuit attorney’s office on Friday dismissed the misdemeanor count against Brandon Bosley. He was set to go to trial on Monday. In December 2022, Bosley called 911 multiple times to accuse...
Mobile Notary St. Louis fills a niche by coming to its clients—and going beyond...
During the pandemic, Janessa West began to notice a troubling pattern: certifying documents had become extremely difficult, increasing the risk of false identification and fraud—particularly in vulnerable situations like family members coercing elderly relatives to sign paperwork. “Nobody wanted to leave their home,...
City leaders request public feedback on new BRT plan
The decision to move forward with Bus Rapid Transit, known as BRT, comes as officials say the original Green Line Light Rail proposal was unlikely to proceed with available funding.
State control of St. Louis police brings added costs beyond salary increases
How much will the City of St. Louis spend on policing now that the police are under state control? One thing is for certain: It will be a lot more than in years past. Last week, the governor-appointed board of commissioners signed off on 7 percent raises that Mayor Cara Spencer has said the city can ill afford. But...
St. Louis property owners can still apply for tornado relief
ST. LOUIS — St. Louis property owners left with damage and debris from the May tornado have until February 14th to apply for the Private Property Assistance program. “It's designed to help residents do eligible repairs, get funds for those repairs through FEMA,” said Mayor Cara Spencer. “We have got to get these...
Ordinance could add new cost for short-term rental operators
The city feels there’s not enough regulation in the business, while small business owners say they’re being bled dry by these bills.
Jingle! Holiday St. Louis CEO files for bankruptcy after complaints about attraction
O'FALLON, Mo. — The chief executive behind the Jingle! Holiday St. Louis pop-up experience has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy after the Christmas-themed attraction drew safety complaints, refund disputes and poor attendance during its short-lived run last winter. Mark D. McKee, CEO of Jingle and principal of Epic...
Some tornado-impacted residents in St. Louis are unhoused, others are living without heat
Some tornado-impacted residents in St. Louis have been living in vacant buildings, and others are still living in unrepaired homes because they have been unable to apply for city, state or federal assistance. It’s been nearly nine months since an EF3 tornado ripped through portions of the St. Louis area...
DoorDash adds Dierbergs, CVS to list of SNAP-eligible stores
DoorDash users can now use SNAP benefits to purchase groceries from Dierbergs and CVS Pharmacy locations, as well as other stores, with over 50,000 stores nationwide now accepting EBT and SNAP benefits through DoorDash.
