Public Education

Chicago Board of Education may remove school resource officers from public schools

An upcoming vote will decide if school resources officers will remain in Chicago’s public schools next fall. The Chicago Board of Education is set to vote on whether to renew… Read More

Law Enforcement

Poll: Voters support funding police, dealing with violent crime

(The Center Square) – Voters largely support policies allowing police to detain suspects charged with violent crimes, a new poll shows. That’s in contrast to recent policies being enacted in… Read More

Law Enforcement

St. Charles County using ARPA funds to place police officers in all schools

(The Center Square) – Students in all public schools in St. Charles County will notice a new person working in their building when they return to class next month. The… Read More

Crime

Shooting in Westport leaves one dead, five injured

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating a shooting in Kansas City’s Westport neighborhood Sunday night that left one dead and five injured. An altercation began… Read More

State Government

Wright County law enforcement agencies come together to form large task force unit to cover higher crimes rates

WRIGHT COUNTY, Mo. – Wright County law enforcement agencies are coming together to create a new special operations unit to tackle rising crime rates amid ongoing staffing shortages. Read More