The St. Louis County council has proposed budget cuts that County Executive Sam Page says would have a significant impact on essential services. These cuts, totaling $14 million, could result in limited staff, slower services, postponed parks projects, and potential delays to the new senior property tax freeze. Page has warned that the cuts could…
St. Louis County Council Proposes $14 Million in Budget Cuts In response to the county’s projected $27 million budget deficit, St. Louis County Council members have put forward a proposal to make $14 million in cuts. The proposed cuts aim to address the significant deficit and prevent the need for a tax rate increase. The…
The city government of Bellefontaine Neighbors is facing a second gridlock in recent years with officials unable to hire employees and unable to agree on a budget. This has resulted in the loss of a grant of up to $420,000. The city is already conducting an audit of its finances for the past two years….
Police were investigating the scene after a deadly shooting occurred near 57th Street and Prospect Avenue in Kansas City. This is just the latest in a worrying trend for the city which in recent years has seen record-high homicide numbers. In 2023 alone, there have already been 176 homicides, putting the city on track to…
