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Clay: Federal Help To Fight Crime On The Way

Bill Raack — Sat, 29 Sep 2012 20:17:40 +0000

Congressman Lacy Clay of St. Louis says the federal government may soon be able to help local police as they try to combat crime in some parts of the city.

The St. Louis Police Department has recently reassigned some officers to so-called “hot spots” where violent crime continues to be a problem. Clay says there should be announcements in the next few months about combined federal-and-local crime-fighting efforts.

"It has to be community-wide, it has to be a concerted effort and I’ve even asked the U.S.

St. Louis County fire supervisor: refusal to 'dig up dirt' on black employees brought retaliation

The Associated Press — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 17:58:27 +0000

A federal lawsuit claims a white St. Louis County fire supervisor was retaliated against for refusing to "dig up dirt" on two black employees.

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported that the U.S. Attorney's office filed the suit against the Robertson Fire Protection District on behalf of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

In Missouri, black drivers 72 percent more likely to be pulled over, report says

The Associated Press and St. Louis Public Radio — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 17:14:20 +0000

Updated 12:34 p.m. with link to full report and information about 2010 data.

Black motorists are stopped by Missouri law officers at an increasingly disproportionate rate.

NPR's Michele Norris on race, dialogue and walking on eggshells

Libby Franklin — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 21:31:29 +0000

“I’m afraid to say something wrong. ”

“I hate hearing “the neighborhood changed. ””

“I’m so tired of this subject. ”

21,000 runners get ready to rock 'n' roll in St. Louis

Bill Raack — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 21:36:44 +0000

More than 21,000 runners and walkers will wind their way through St. Louis city streets this Sunday as part of the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon and half-marathon.

The race is unique because it will feature 26 live bands and 18 local cheerleading squads performing along the course. The band Sugar Ray will headline a concert at the finish line. Margie Martin, the event’s manager, says they were surprised by how many people signed up to participate in this, the first Rock-n-Roll Marathon here.