The charges against Cortney Merritts are not connected to any work he did for his wife’s campaign or her time in Congress.

The company is seeking approval for $11 million in financing to help with liquidity as it moves through the Chapter 11 bankruptcy process.

The injured officer had to have his leg partially amputated. The suspect remains in critical condition.

Leadership changes in two St. Louis-area districts come as they navigate post-pandemic relief budget shortfalls and increased scrutiny over curriculum.

The hospital's license was suspended by the state last December for insufficient blood supply. The three-bed hospital in north St. Louis’ license was set to expire at the end of the year.

The 31-year-old officer was arresting a suspect in a Metro East carjacking when they were both hit in the express lanes of Interstate 70. The suspect remained in critical condition as of Monday afternoon.

Henderson will take the top job after longtime Executive Director Kelly Garrett steps down in June.

This year’s supplemental budget includes money for services for the developmentally disabled and avian flu response, among other programs.

The legislation now goes to the Missouri Senate, where similar bills have died in prior sessions.

If the Missouri House passes the bill as is, the legislation then goes to Gov. Mike Kehoe’s desk.