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Facing a public safety tax that covers only about a quarter of planned project costs, Kansas City is shifting to a $120 million retrofit of its modular detention center rather than building a $201 million jail.
Fatima Zayed · October 23, 2026
A survey of more than 30 paintings and a first major monograph mark the legacy of the Washington University professor and World War II Ghost Army veteran, who painted until his death in 2012.
Fatima Zayed · October 23, 2026
Homeland Security Investigations says it is looking into unlawful voting in St. Louis, drawing accusations of voter intimidation and a federal judge's injunction against part of the effort.
Fatima Zayed · October 22, 2026
A 20-year general obligation bond on the Nov. 3 ballot would pay for repairs at the Bingham-Waggoner Estate, Vaile Mansion, Truman Memorial Building, 1827 Log Courthouse and Old Fire Station No. 1.
Fatima Zayed · October 21, 2026
Johmelo Marki Mapp-Jenkins entered a no-contest plea on the second day of his jury trial over a deadly crash that followed a traffic stop in Basehor.
Fatima Zayed · October 21, 2026
County health officials say seven people have died from carfentanil this year, up from one in 2024, and are expanding access to the overdose reversal drug.
Fatima Zayed · December 16, 2025
Red-shirted residents packed an open house on Thursday to oppose a secretive data center proposal near Highway 370 and Hayford Road, ahead of a City Council vote set for Tuesday.
Fatima Zayed · August 15, 2025
Researchers at Washington University's School of Medicine report that half of Black pediatric patients finished recommended genetic tests, compared with 75% of white patients.
Fatima Zayed · March 4, 2025
Mayor Tishaura Jones and the sponsors of two competing bills have agreed to merge them into one measure, Board Bill 153, which divides the settlement money among infrastructure, workforce, housing, business and targeted neighborhood funds.
Fatima Zayed · January 21, 2025
Main Street Books' literacy foundation has given more than 300 books to students at two St. Charles schools and plans to donate 800 more by next May.
Fatima Zayed · January 2, 2025
St. Louis County Police arrested Tommy Boyd on Thursday evening after a daylong, multi-agency search that began when he left Mercy South Hospital while receiving medical treatment.
Fatima Zayed · September 21, 2023
City leaders launched the Economic Justice Accelerator Fund and several related grant programs, with Mastercard committing an initial $1 million.
Fatima Zayed · March 14, 2023
A state-funded program run through Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is placing small-group tutors in four Metro East districts, and early data point to steadier gains for participants.
Fatima Zayed · February 21, 2023
The Missouri Department of Transportation is gathering public input on a project called Future64, which aims to make a three-mile section of the interstate safer for pedestrians, cyclists and transit riders and easier for drivers to navigate.
Fatima Zayed · January 23, 2023
BandTogether, founded in 1997 as a welcoming space for LGBTQ musicians and allies, will hold a free anniversary concert on March 19 at the 560 Music Center.
Fatima Zayed · March 15, 2022
All 114 Missouri counties joined the deal, which secures the maximum payout for addiction treatment and prevention programs.
Fatima Zayed · February 18, 2022
