Buzz Westfall Justice Center

A committee of the St. Louis County Council has backed calls by an independent advisory board for an outside investigation into accusations of mismanagement and other problems at the county jail.

Raul Banasco’s departure comes after employees of the Justice Services Department accused him of fostering a hostile work environment.

The St. Louis County jail will now provide inmates with better menstrual pads and tampons free of charge.County Executive Sam Page last week signed an…

The Buzz Westfall Justice Center in Clayton is sending twice as many inmates to the hospital for medical emergencies as it did in previous years,…

St. Louis County Council held the first of two hearings Tuesday concerning the regulations and procedures for detainees at the St. Louis County jail. The…