Acting director: pretrial caseload tops 700 as county confronts staffing, training and facility issues The acting director reported that pretrial services have surpassed 700 participants, credited recent hires with stabilizing operations, and said the county expects American Correctional Association reaccreditation by July while acknowledging ongoing staffing, training and facility maintenance challenges.

St. Louis County's pretrial services program has hit a record high with over 700 participants, but staffing and aging facility challenges remain a pressing concern.

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St. Louis County executive sues council over ordinance he says would transfer executive power while he travels The St. Louis County executive announced a lawsuit challenging a council ordinance that would have the council chair assume executive authority when the county executive is out of the country; a temporary restraining order hearing is scheduled for tomorrow, and the executive warned the measure could create operational chaos and risk furloughs.

The St. Louis County Executive is taking legal action against the council over a controversial ordinance that could disrupt county operations while he’s abroad.

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Bi-State outlines FY27 $203.1M operating request for St. Louis County, commissioners press for sales-tax detail and hard copies Bi-State Development presented a FY27 transit operating budget that requests $203.1 million from St. Louis County (1.5% growth). Commissioners pressed Bi-State on sales-tax allocations, a prior-year $7M shortfall, and asked for segmented hard copies and follow-up analyses before any vote.

Bi-State Development is requesting a $203.1 million operating budget for FY27, sparking questions from commissioners about sales-tax shortfalls and financial transparency.

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Whoa, the Walgreens at the intersection of Vaile Ave. and New Halls Ferry Road is buzzing, even on a Tuesday evening! 🚗 #StLouis #StLouisCounty

Happy Easter!!! May the renewal of the season fill your heart with joy!!!!
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March 31 is a critical fundraising deadline for our campaign, and we need YOUR support. Please give what you can today at KIEHNE2026.COM to support our grassroots, people-powered campaign so that we can deliver a victory on November 3. #StLouisCounty #Elections2026 #KiehneAction

Carlton County jail nurse outlines pregnancy screening, MAT and new locked women’s treatment program Carlton County correctional‑health nurse Holly Campo described intake screenings, statutorily required pregnancy testing, ongoing medication‑assisted treatment (MAT) practices and a 60‑day locked Justice‑Involved Female (JIF) treatment program expected to begin in March.

Carlton County is revolutionizing care for pregnant women in jails with vital screenings and a new 60-day treatment program launching soon!

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Same message- and the same *mess*- as last year. In 2026, we need to take the power back for the PEOPLE, because these MAGA politicians are running us ALL off of a cliff.
#PresidentsDay #Missouri #Politics #stlouiscounty

St. Louis County outlines timeline for Trinon Lane Bridge (No. 274C) replacement, targets 2027 reopening St. Louis County said inspections found severe deterioration that closed Trinon Lane Bridge (No. 274C) on Sept. 18, 2024, and outlined a design, right-of-way and funding timeline that anticipates environmental approval by MoDOT in January 2026 and construction advertised in early 2027.

St. Louis County is set to replace the deteriorating Trinon Lane Bridge, with plans for a smooth reopening by 2027 that promises significant savings for taxpayers!

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MO-2 is in for a lot of snow. It’s already begun falling across the district. If possible stay off the roads and let our first responders and plows operate safely! Stay safe and warm! Check on your neighbors! #TeamWellman #Missouri #StLouisCounty www.ksdk.com/article/weat...

I’ll be joining Conversations for Political Change this morning at 10am CT to discuss our campaign and our plans to take MO-2 and represent Missourians in DC. Reach out and join us! @wellmanformo.bsky.social #Missouri #StLouisCounty #Congress

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'County exec’s exit to reshape political leadership'

🖋 Sylvester Brown, Jr. | The St. Louis American
📸 Photo by Michael B. Thomas for the St. Louis American

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Pet Adoption Center St Louis County shelter, free adoptions 9 am to 7pm Friday. 9 to 5 Saturday

Blooper dog

No fees, rescue dog adoption event today (Friday) and Saturday at the #stlouiscounty Pet Adoption Center/Shelter, a few blocks north of Olive at 10251 Baur Blvd. Go meet Blooper and others looking for a home! #rescuedogs #shelterdogs

Mini Ha Ha Park

Mini Ha Ha Park

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St. Louis County board approves 10‑year intergovernmental waste agreement with Koochiching County The board approved an intergovernmental agreement to accept solid waste from Koochiching County for a 10‑year period; officials cited cost savings, regional planning and upcoming landfill leachate system upgrades using reverse osmosis to address PFAS.

St. Louis County just approved a groundbreaking 10-year waste management agreement with Koochiching County that promises significant cost savings and cutting-edge leachate treatment upgrades!

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The St. Louis County father accused of instructing his 6-year-old daughter to hit a student on a school bus has been taken into custody.

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The Missouri State Highway Patrol said that 4 people were killed in a crash involving a wrong-way drive on Interstate 170 in St. Louis County on Monday afternoon.

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Missouri River

Missouri River

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Witches Tree

Witches Tree

#WitchesTree #Tree #Park #CountyPark #StLouisCounty #Outside #CloudyDay #PhotographyIsArt #Photography #BlackAndWhite #BlackAndWhitePhotography #Pixel10 #Pixel10Pro #Pixel10ProXL #PixelPhotography #ShotOnPixel #GooglePixel

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Titled Tree

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The Burnt Ends Breakfast at Bolyard’s in Maplewood, Misery is a thing to behold. #breakfast #burntends #bolyards #maplewood #missouri #stlouis #stlouiscounty

🏘 It's one of my favorite historical houses in Faust Park because it has a garden - hopefully, I'll get to volunteer one day!

Just a very quick overview in this video..

#FaustPark #Missouri #Historic #Governor #StLouisCounty #HistoricalHome #ChesterfieldMissouri

the outline of St. Louis County looks vaguely like a plump cartoon pony.

Surely I'm not the only one who sees this? #StLouisCounty #StL #StLouis

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BREAKING NEWS: Multiple agencies are responding to a chemical spill in north St. Louis County on Friday morning.

#Breaking #StLouisCounty #Hazmat #STLCounty #Hazelwood

Louis Tippit loves building things with his hands, including the flag pole that stood in front of his house.

When his flag pole broke, the Surprise Squad stepped in!

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🌩 It seems to just storm these days...

#Weather #StLouis #Missouri #Shorts #JLV #GlobalWarming #StLouisCounty #Midwest #Thunderstorms #Trees #LawnAndGarden

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St. Louis County Council refines auditor pay structure with new legislation Council approves salary adjustments for county auditor to align with fair service pay plan.

The St. Louis County Council is at a crossroads, balancing the urgent needs of its animal shelter with bold new legislative reforms that could reshape community services.

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St. Louis County explores procurement reforms amid contractor performance concerns County officials plan stakeholders meeting to address procurement issues and contractor accountability.

St. Louis County is taking a hard look at contractor accountability after raising serious concerns about the quality of recent traffic projects.

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Alderman faces criticism over prisoner transportation bill against sheriff's authority Alderman's proposed bill contradicts sheriff's responsibilities and lacks supporting evidence

A heated debate is unfolding in St. Louis County over a controversial bill that challenges the sheriff's authority and raises critical questions about public safety.

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