Missouri Senate, St. Louis police

State takeover of St. Louis police clears hurdle in Missouri Senate
GOP-controlled Senate adopted legislation authorizing the state to take over St. Louis police. It still needs a final vote in the Senate before moving to the House for further consideration.
State Takeover of St. Louis Police Force Advances in Mo. Senate
The takeover of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department remains a priority for Gov. Mike Kehoe as the Missouri Senate adopted legislation paving the way for state
Missouri Senate amends bill that would put St. Louis police under state control, adds funding requirement
The Senate adjourned for the week without voting on the bill. If the Senate passes the bill, it would need to go back to the House because of the changes made.
Expansive public safety bill that would put St. Louis police under state control advances in Missouri legislature with several compromises
An expansive public safety bill could soon be on the Missouri governor’s desk after senators worked late into the night to come to an agreement on it.
State control of St. Louis police could bring a hefty cost
The bill to return control of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department to a board appointed by Missouri’s governor has drawn fierce opposition from city
Missouri Senate showdown ends over who should control the St. Louis Police Department
A Missouri Senate showdown has ended over a bill that would recreate a state-run board of police commissioners to oversee the St. Louis Police Department, similar to what Kansas City currently has. After about 8 hours of Democrats delaying a vote,
St. Louis state senator blasts St. Louis mayor after state takeover of police advances
State Sen. Steven Roberts, a St. Louis Democrat, sharply criticized Mayor Tishaura O. Jones on Thursday after Republicans advanced a state takeover of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.
Senate poised to approve state takeover of St. Louis police
Missouri Democrats are now saying publicly what they've been saying in private conversations for weeks: a state takeover of St. Louis police seems inevitable.
State control of St. Louis police takes another step forward
The Senate is expected to approve the bill on Monday. Because the Senate made changes to the House bill, it would go back to that chamber for another vote.
St. Louis' famous Gateway Arch moving to Branson, Missouri? Don't fall for it
A rumor that users shared online in March 2025 claimed that officials in St. Louis planned to relocate the city's famous ...
Missouri State bids adieu to the Missouri Valley after 35 seasons
The Missouri State Bears have taken part in their last Arch Madness. The school is on to Conference USA next season.
Illinois State defeats Missouri State 70-54 in Missouri Valley Conference Tournament
Johnny Kinziger had 13 points in Illinois State's 70-54 victory against Missouri State on Thursday in the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament.
St. Louis Firefighters to install 1,000 smoke alarms in homes
The St. Louis Fire Department is installing around 1,000 smoke alarms in neighborhoods throughout St. Louis as part of the Red Cross’s ‘Sound the Alarm’ ...