New St. Louis County prosecutor dismisses charges against county clerk in nepotism case
On St. Louis County Prosecutor Melissa Price Smith's first day, she agreed to dismiss the case her predecessor filed against Diann Valenti.
Charges dropped against St. Louis County clerk in nepotism cover-up allegations
A St. Louis County grand jury decided not to proceed with any charges against St. Louis County Clerk Diann Valenti Friday regarding a case of nepotism coverup in the county.
Photos: Melissa Price Smith sworn-in as new St. Louis County prosecuting attorney
St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Melissa Price Smith was sworn-in at the St. Louis County Courthouse on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. Smith replaces Wesley Bell, who heads to Congress after
Appeals court rules on St. Louis County prosecuting attorney appointment
A state appeals court ruled on who can appoint the St. Louis County prosecuting attorney, ending a month-long legal battle.
Appeals court sides with Parson over Page to appoint St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney
The Missouri Court of Appeals officially ruled in favor of Governor Mike Parson over St. Louis County Executive Sam Page on Thursday afternoon in appointing the county’s next prosecuting
Parson’s pick becomes first woman to lead St. Louis County prosecutor’s office
Melissa Price Smith thanked Gov. Mike Parson for appointing her and said she planned on making "great changes" within the office.
Appeals court panel sides with Missouri governor in dispute over prosecutor appointment
A Missouri appeals court panel has ruled that the state’s Republican governor — and not St. Louis County’s Democratic county executive — has the power to appoint a replacement for the county’s outgoing prosecuting attorney.
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Former officer accused of firing shots at Kirkwood trunk-or-treat pleads guilty
The former St. Louis County police officer accused of firing gunshots and threatening people at a Kirkwood school event ...
Appeals court says Gov. Parson gets to pick Wesley Bell's replacement
Parson's pick for prosecuting attorney, Melissa Price Smith, will replace outgoing St. Louis County prosecutor and ...
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Wesley Bell refiles quo warranto petition seeking to remove Dennis Hancock from office
After dropping it in November, St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell refiled the quo warranto petition on Dec. 26 ...
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Congressional Black Caucus marks historic firsts as it membership hits record
With a record 62 elected Black officials, including historic firsts, the Congressional Black Caucus held a swearing-in ...