Homelessness

The city already funds 800 beds year-round, but it’s still not enough to meet the demand.

New Life Evangelistic Center, which used to operate a homeless shelter in St. Louis' Downtown West, doesn't want the city to shut the encampment because trash creates unsanitary conditions.

Following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling, the Metro East city took action to curb what police and officials view as a worsening problem.

The decision is a win for Western cities that wanted more powers to manage record homelessness. But advocates for the unhoused say the decision will do nothing to solve the larger problem

The study shows homelessness has risen since last year —and outreach workers aim to place people in permanent housing with the help of a new data-collection method.

Sonnier went back to the drawing board after her Unhoused Bill of Rights faced intense criticism.

The Democratic official also discussed some high-profile traffic accidents involving police officers, which have prompted public outcry.

In the coming year, Green is hoping aldermen will pursue policies that herald the “Year of the Worker.”

A wide-ranging bill passed by the state legislature last year banning sleeping on public land was struck down on Tuesday by the Missouri Supreme Court for violating the constitution’s single subject requirement.

The St. Louis Department of Human Services has increased its partnerships with local agencies to provide more beds and social services support throughout the winter for people who are experiencing homelessness.