Patricia Bynes

Ella Jones, center, looks up at the television during last week's election in Ferguson. Jones easily won a city council race in a suburb that's been rocked by strife and discord.

With wild election in the books, newly minted Ferguson council members look to the future

Jason Rosenbaum

When Ella Jones walked into Drake’s Place last Tuesday night, her diverse group of supporters was ready for a celebration.As her well-wishers munched on…

More than a thousand demonstrators gather on Canfield Drive on Aug. 30, 2014 as part of a National March on Ferguson.

Government, Politics & Issues

If Ferguson becomes 'island of justice,' will it still be in a 'sea of injustice'?

Jason Rosenbaum

The Department of Justice’s report detailing the excesses of the Ferguson Police Department has prompted plenty of analyses and speculation about whether…

Government, Politics & Issues

Justice Department clears Wilson of civil rights charges, calls for steps to counter police bias

Susan Hegger

Seven months after Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson shot and killed Michael Brown, the U.S. Department of Justice today released two investigations -…

Emanuele Berry, Patricia Bynes and the Rev. F. Willis Johnson discuss Ferguson with 'St. Louis on the Air' host Don Marsh on Dec. 31, 2014, at St. Louis Public Radio in St. Louis.

Government, Politics & Issues

Looking Back At Ferguson In 2014: ‘We Still Have A Very Long Way To Go’

Ferguson has emerged as the top local (and national) story of the year. The Aug. 9 shooting death of Michael Brown by Ferguson police Officer Darren…

St. Louis County Executive Charlie Dooley speaks to reporters after Tuesday's St. Louis County Council meeting. The departing county executive contends that efforts to paint him as "corrupt" had racial overtones.

Government, Politics & Issues

For Some, Dooley's Comments On Race, Corruption Hit A Nerve

Jason Rosenbaum

When St. Louis County Executive Charlie Dooley’s political adversaries used a subcontract for the county’s police lab as campaign fodder, the Democratic…

Many businesses along South Grand Boulevard suffered glass damage. Nov. 24

Government, Politics & Issues

'This Is Just Absolutely Devastating': Communities Respond To The Grand Jury Decision, Vandalism

Late Monday, St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Bob McCulloch announced that a grand jury had voted it would not indict police Officer Darren Wilson in…

Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon speaking Monday at a news conference before the grand jury announcement on Monday, Nov 25, 2014

Government, Politics & Issues

Local Leaders Respond To Grand Jury's Non-Indictment

Rachel Lippmann

Within minutes after St. Louis County Prosecutor Robert McCulloch announced that the grand jury did not recommend that Darren Wilson face indictment for…

Government, Politics & Issues

After Tense Day In Ferguson, Protests Flare On West Florissant; Council Acts On Fines

Jason Rosenbaum

Police forcibly dispersed dozens of protesters in Ferguson early Wednesday morning after hours of confrontation and the smashing of a window at the Beauty…

Pasadena Hills Mayor Geno Salvati won election to his office in 2013 without opposition. It's fairly common for mayors and city council members to get elected without opposition in St. Louis County.

Government, Politics & Issues

Born To Run? In St. Louis County's Municipalities, Competition For Office Can Be Sparse

Jason Rosenbaum

When Pasadena Hills Mayor GenoSalvati met with this reporter in April at the Ferguson Brewing Co., it was months before Ferguson became internationally…

Government, Politics & Issues

Amid National Scrutiny, Ferguson Council Is Poised For Change In Courts, Police Review

Jason Rosenbaum

As Ferguson’s municipal government continues to face nationwide scrutiny, the city’s council is preparing to make big changes to the town’s police and…