Federal court ends Pagedale’s historic ‘policing for profit’ consent decree ^52.8%

St. Louis Public Radio - By Marissanne Lewis-Thompson - 4/10/2026, 7:50 PM

Framing Effect 52% - Self-Serving Bias 27.5% - Confirmation Bias 25.5%

A federal court has ended the city of Pagedale’s historic consent decree prohibiting “policing for profit.” The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri ended the order after eight years of court oversight, citing reforms to Pagedale’s excessive ticketing, fines, and municipal court practices. The Institute for Justice... more

Metro East man shines a light on his mother’s battle with Alzheimer’s in indie film ^81.5%

St. Louis Public Radio - By Marissanne Lewis-Thompson - 2/19/2026, 11:00 AM

Herb Caldwell remembers his late mother, JoeAnna Caldwell, as a beacon of light that not even a degenerative brain disease diagnosis could dim. “[She was] just a person who loved hard, believed in family, believed in community,” Caldwell recalled with a smile. “[She was] smart, quirky, courageous, and she showed up for people.” JoeAnna... more