ST. LOUIS — In a packed room inside the City Hall Rotunda, there was a standing ovation the moment Cara Spencer took her oath Tuesday morning. This was just a week after winning the mayoral seat.

St. Louis has filed a federal lawsuit against a new Missouri law that reinstates state control over the city's police department, marking a significant legal battle over local governance and ...

Outgoing Mayor Tishaura O. Jones turned John Unnerstall’s appointment from an “emergency” to one that could last for several ...

Get a recap of Tuesday's local news stories from St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Outgoing Mayor Tishaura O. Jones turned John ...