St. Louis County

The surprising decision means that St. Louis County will have its first race for the office without an incumbent in decades.

Members of the St. Louis County Council say the reductions more accurately reflect what departments spent in 2025 and will not harm services.

Health officials are concerned about a spike in local overdose deaths due to carfentanil, a lab-made drug similar to the opioid fentanyl.

The council’s plan eliminates more than 300 positions that had been vacant for 12 months or more. Out-of-town travel and training are also off the table for 2026.

There are several potential reasons for the disparity, including homeownership rates and access to technology.

Inspectors from the American Correctional Association recently found the building was riddled with issues including inoperable eye wash stations, as well as dirty cells and dayrooms.

The library can no longer maintain the program with its own money after losing federal funding in 2024.

Four dogs and six cats found homes on the first day of the event, and shelter leaders want more opportunities for free adoptions.

The St. Louis County animal shelter will host its first waived adoption fee event in an effort to reduce the number of pets at the shelter, which has been criticized for its overcrowding.

The Bel-Nor Democrat spoke about the county’s budget problems and an uproar over the county animal shelter on the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air.