St. Louis' mayor and police chief announced 7% across-the-board raises for city police officers. But to do it, they cut 124 empty officer positions.

A seven percent pay raise is on the way to St. Louis Metropolitan Police officers in an effort to help with staffing shortages. The negotiations were voted on and approved by the St. Louis Police Officers’ Association (SLPOA).

The city of St. Louis police department said Tuesday that it and the officers' union had reached an agreement for 7% raises for police officers and sergeants, but also slashed the number of budgeted officers from 1,

The interior of the former Cephas Christian Church sits ruined on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025 after a Monday three-alarm fire that gutted the historic structure. The church, once home to Friedens United Church of Christ and located at the intersection of 19th Street and Newhouse Avenue, was most recently operated by Ladies of Peace Unlimited.

The fire at the church, which was located on the intersection of North 19th Street and Newhouse Avenue, led to at least one wall partially collapsing inward, according KMOX News Reporter Sean Malone.