New St. Louis County prosecutor dismisses charges against county clerk in nepotism case
On county prosecutor Melissa Price Smith's first day, she agreed to dismiss the case her predecessor filed against Diann Valenti.
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 says Parson can appoint Bell’s successor as St. Louis County prosecutor
Attorneys for St. Louis County Executive Sam Page and Gov. Mike Parson have been in court to determine who gets to appoint the person to serve as Bell’s replacement through 2026. St. Louis County Circuit Judge Brian May sided with Parson, but lawyers for Page appealed.
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.
Melissa Price Smith sworn in as next St. Louis County Prosecutor, succeeding Wesley Bell
Melissa Price Smith notes changes in the office as she is sworn in to succeed Wesley Bell as the next St. Louis Prosecuting Attorney during a brief courtroom ceremony in
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
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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 ...
Former officer pleads guilty to Kirkwood trunk-or-treat shooting
A former police officer pleaded guilty to criminal charges Friday in connection with an October 2023 trunk-or-treat ...
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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 ...