ST. LOUIS, MO — The City of St. Louis has agreed to a $4 million settlement to resolve a class…
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Bill overturning protections for Section 8 renters a step away from Missouri governor’s desk
By Clara Bates, Missouri Independent April 23, 2025 Local laws prohibiting landlords from discriminating against tenants who receive public assistance…
Man to plead guilty to 2023 shooting of Ralph Yarl: AP report
KANSAS CITY, MO. — The 86-year-old man who shot a Black teen who mistakenly rang his doorbell in 2023, is…
Protest on 10-year anniversary of Michael Brown’s death turns violent, officer critically injured
ST. LOUIS — A protest marking the 10-year anniversary of the death of Michael Brown, Jr. took a violent turn…
‘The Squad’ loses another member after Rep. Cori Bush defeated in primary
ST. LOUIS — Weeks after fellow progressive Rep. Jamaal Bowman lost to his Democratic primary challenger, Rep. Cori Bush of…
Judge overturns murder conviction of Black man imprisoned more than 30 years
ST. LOUIS — A judge overturned the conviction of a Black man who has spent more than three decades years…
Rep. Cori Bush denies using tax dollars for personal security amid DOJ investigation
WASHINGTON — Democratic Congresswoman Cori Bush who represents Missouri confirmed on Tuesday that the Department of Justice Department is investigating…
Following pushback, Missouri school board to reinstate Black history classes – with new curriculum
ST. LOUIS – After being met with growing opposition, a St. Louis school district said it will continue to offer…
Ralph Yarl: Four months after shooting, teen starts senior year of high school
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Ralph Yarl, the Black teen who shot in the head by a white man after he…
Jail guard taken hostage by inmates demanding pizza, chicken patties
ST. LOUIS, MO. — A 70-year-old guard was taken hostage by inmates at a jail in downtown St. Louis, Missouri…
