Kelsey Landis

The county is considering a contract for 17 staffers to maintain and repair 49 facilities. Broken down by year, the contract would cost about $153,000 per worker.

Medicaid paid at least nine claims under County Executive Sam Page's name last year. Page said the money goes to St. Louis University Hospital, not to him.

Dennis Hancock said he tried to hire his step-daughter as his legislative assistant, a position that pays about $53,000 a year. She started last week, he said, but her new

View life in St. Louis through the Post-Dispatch photographers’ lenses. Edited by Jenna Jones.

About a dozen anti-Boeing and pro-Palestinian protesters were chained together as they blocked Market Street, delaying the 40th annual St. Louis Pride parade on Sunday, June 30, 2024.

St. Louis County Council Chair Shalonda Webb, and other council members, tried to hold a hearing about federal funding for some nonprofits, but County Executive Sam Page and his staff didn’t attend. Later, Webb tried to block Page from giving a statement at the council meeting; other members moved to allow the statement. Video provided by the county; edited by Beth O’Malley

Countries and companies are at high risk of cyberattacks. By investing in cybersecurity, governments and companies are trying to protect themselves from fatal attacks that could paralyze entire systems.

View life in St. Louis through the Post-Dispatch photographers’ lenses. Edited by Jenna Jones.

View life in St. Louis through the Post-Dispatch photographers’ lenses. Edited by Jenna Jones.

During public comments on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, a speaker ended her comments about the Holocaust, Israel and Palestine by leading a group of protesters in chants. Council members cleared the chambers. Video courtesy of St. Louis County and by Kelsey Landis; edited by Beth O’Malley