Sam Page

COVID-19 killed more than 1,300 St. Louis County residents last year, comprising about 11% of all deaths. Only heart disease and cancer killed more people. North St. Louis County residents had the highest COVID-19 mortality rate.

St. Louis County officials have distributed more than $18 million in emergency rental assistance funds, exceeding the amount the federal program requires the county to spend by September. Another round of funding is coming soon.

The county's previous mask mandate is being fought in court by Attorney General Eric Schmitt.

Some believe the St. Louis County Board of Police Commissioners needs to act before the mandate affects the police department.

The Ballwin Republican believes he can piece together a diverse coalition required for a GOP candidate to win in a Democratic-leaning county.

The former St. Louis alderman and longtime political observer takes stock over turbulence for St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones and St. Louis County Executive Sam Page.

St. Louis County's mask mandate has been halted by a circuit court until at least Aug. 17. The action is in response to a recent lawsuit from Attorney General Eric Schmitt challenging the restrictions.

Dr. Faisal Khan, St. Louis County's acting public health director, discussed his allegations of being "shoulder bumped and pushed" by an "angry mob" at the July 27 county council meeting held to discuss new mask mandates.

With the St. Louis County indoor mask mandate in dispute, business owners are left wondering how to proceed.

The St. Louis County Council voted Tuesday to overturn the county's indoor mask mandate. Opponents said County Executive Sam Page should have consulted council members before issuing the order.