When Better Together formed last year, it was already planning to examine how the region polices itself — especially because St. Louis County has so many…

One of the most important changes to emerge from Michael Brown’s shooting is progress toward reform of St. Louis County’s balkanized municipal court…

It’s been nearly a year since a group called Better Together formed to look at St. Louis’ regional governance. From the outset, the organization met with…

Like many municipal services, the St. Louis City and County Departments of Health operate separately.Although the city and county collaborate and serve…

Talk about ending the "Great Divorce" between St. Louis and St. Louis County has churned on for years. But discussions have heated up in recent months.The…

A group studying the potential for a merger between St. Louis and St. Louis County released a report on regional economic development policy Wednesday.…

Ellisville Mayor Adam Paul is no stranger to fighting city hall.At this point last year, Paul was clawing his way back into office after a high-profile –…

Greendale is home to about 700 people in north St. Louis County. The primarily residential community features stately brick houses along seven,…

(Updated 1:30 p.m. on Friday)Former U.S. Sen. Richard Lugar says bringing local governments can strengthen the health – and brighten the future -- of…

Some opponents of the effort to merge the city of St. Louis with St. Louis County have announced a new group – Common Sense for St. Louis – to fight any…