Keep local control of police, St. Louis mayor tells GOP lawmakers
Tishaura Jones warns lawmakers that a takeover would undermine city’s progress on crime. But Gov. Mike Kehoe and Republican ...
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State Takeover of St. Louis Police Force Fiercely Opposed by Chief, Mayor
The city has been in charge of the St. Louis police force since a statewide vote in 2013. But placing the department under ...
Missouri Republicans renew push to strip St. Louis of local police control
Mayor Tishaura Jones and police Chief Robert Tracy traveled to Jefferson City on Wednesday to testify against the idea.
Woman shot and killed while warming up car; suspect photos released
Anyone with information about the shooting can call the Major Case Squad at 618-344-2131 Ext. 5924 or leave an anonymous tip ...
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Missouri Gov. Kehoe vows state takeover of St. Louis police in State of the State address
Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe advocates for state control of St. Louis police, citing crime concerns, in his first State of the State address. He also discusses abortion funding alternatives and tax ...
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Missouri controls Kansas City Police. Now Republicans want the same for St. Louis
The legislation heard in the Missouri legislature would place the St. Louis police department under a governor-appointed board, similar to the Civil War-era system that runs the Kansas City Police ...
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Missouri Republicans again push state control of St. Louis police department
Missouri Republican lawmakers are again considering legislation that removes local control of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department. The Missouri Senate and House held hearings Wednesday on ...