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Sonya Jenkins-Gray, the City of St. Louis' personnel director, left, is facing disciplinary action as Mayor Tishaura Jones, right, attempts to oust her.

Hearing to fire St. Louis city personnel director is contentious

Chad Davis

St. Louis Personnel Director Sonya Jenkins-Gray could be ousted from her job — a move that would be a first for the city.

Tasha, an unhoused resident who declined to give their last name, goes through her belongings on Friday, March 10, 2023, at an unhoused encampment along Leonor K. Sullivan Boulevard in downtown St. Louis.

Homeless encampment at Laclede’s Landing is cleared

Britny Cordera

The City of St. Louis is disbanding a homeless encampment on Friday at the Laclede’s Landing Pavilion behind the Horseshoe Casino.

People living in tent encampments face dangerous conditions as colder weather sets in.

Government, Politics & Issues

It’s taken 2 winters to open St. Louis’ 24/7 homeless shelter despite federal money in hand for it

Kavahn Mansouri

St. Louis earmarked millions from the American Rescue Plan Act for homeless services. But after two deep freezes in as many years, the city is just now planning to open a 24/7 "safe haven" shelter for those without housing.

Government, Politics & Issues

"Kids are curious": St. Louis group says free gun locks can save lives

Today is the first day of summer and that means it’s the start of the busy season for Lise Bernstein. As the president of Women’s Voices Raised for Social…

St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department Bomb and Arson team members suiting up to address suspicious packages at City Hall.

Government, Politics & Issues

Suspicious devices found, secured at St. Louis City Hall; Investigation ongoing

This is a developing story and will be updated. (Last updated 12:56 p.m.)Several suspicious packages were found at St. Louis City Hall in downtown St.…

Protesters sit on the steps of St. Louis City Hall, as locked metal grilles bar the doors at a protest on Dec. 17, 2014

Government, Politics & Issues

City Hall Locks Doors During Planned Protest

About 50 protesters who marched to St. Louis City Hall Wednesday were greeted with locked metal grilles barring the doors. For approximately two hours,…

Government, Politics & Issues

St. Louis City Hall Lets Job Seekers Skip Criminal Past On Applications

St. Louis will no longer require job candidates to disclose previous felony convictions on their applications.St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay announced the…

Former Missouri State Auditor Susan Montee is welcomed to the podium by St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay (R) and supporters at St. Louis City Hall, as she announces she will run for the office of Missouri Lieutenant Governor, in St. Louis on February 7, 2012.

St. Louis officials endorse Montee for lieutenant governor

St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay and other local leaders are endorsing Susan Montee in her campaign for Lieutenant Governor. None of the four Democrats in the…

Both Prop. E and Ald. Joe Vollmer won big in Tuesday night's election. But Ald. Fred Heitert will not return to City Hall.

Another incumbent out at City Hall

Rachel Lippmann

Another incumbent alderman has lost his seat at City Hall.Fred Heitert, a 32-year members of the Board of Aldermen and for many years its only Republican,…

Upset in 24th Ward primary; voter turnout below 7 percent

Rachel Lippmann

Updated at 12:30 p.m. Wed. with correct percentagesUpdated with final unofficial results at 10:30 p.m.A former St. Louis alderman who was recalled from…