SUMMARY: A Missouri state audit of the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office under Wesley Bell found no major misconduct but highlighted concerns in office practices. Issues included undocumented meal expenses, a hotel charge for a witness who didn’t appear, reimbursement against policy, and animal care payments without contracts. Some attorneys held secondary municipal court jobs during office hours without proper time off. About 51% of timesheets lacked supervisor approval, though no policy required it before. Current Prosecutor Melissa Price-Smith has since implemented weekly supervisor reviews. The audit recommended stricter enforcement of spending rules, formal contracts, PTO requirements for outside work, and improved timekeeping.

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SUMMARY: Thousands of Boeing workers in St. Louis have gone on strike for the first time in nearly 30 years, rejecting a revised four-year contract despite offers of six-figure pay raises, $5,000 signing bonuses, and average salaries over $100,000. The union argues the contract fails to improve sick leave, vacation time, and working conditions, citing feelings of disrespect from management. Boeing, facing financial losses and talent attrition, expressed disappointment, highlighting a 40% average wage growth offer and alternative work schedules. No new negotiations are scheduled yet, and union members vow to remain on the picket line until demands are met.

On Monday, union members stood outside of Boeing’s headquarters in Berkeley, Missouri, with picket signs, expressing their frustration with management. Workers told FOX 2 that Boeing’s latest offer does not go far enough.

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SUMMARY: Joseph Schilling, a former Greene County deputy, was arrested in June 2025 for first-degree stalking and unlawful use of a weapon. Over several years, he allegedly emotionally abused a victim, harmed her pets—including killing her dogs—and made repeated threats involving his duty weapon. After the victim obtained a protection order, Schilling broke into her home, stole her phone, and was found near her workplace with loaded firearms and drug paraphernalia. Schilling was fired from the sheriff’s office in May 2025 and is held without bond. His next court appearance is scheduled for October 7, 2025.

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