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South St. Louis County News

St. Louis Call Newspapers

South St. Louis County News

St. Louis Call Newspapers

Gov. Eric Greitens, left, talks to south county resident and former Rep. Earlene Judd in St. Louis County the day before he was inaugurated earlier this year. Photo by Gloria Lloyd.

Greitens resigns: ‘Let us walk off the battlefield with our heads held high’

By Gloria Lloyd, News Editor May 29, 2018

This is a developing story. Check back for updates. By Gloria Lloyd News Editor glorialloyd@callnewspapers.com Gov. Eric Greitens announced Tuesday he will become the first governor of Missouri to...

Gov. Eric Greitens, left, talks to south county resident and former Rep. Earlene Judd in St. Louis County the day before he was inaugurated earlier this year. Photo by Gloria Lloyd.

Governor’s lakeside house has complicated financial history

May 15, 2018

By Kaitlin Washburn, Kathryn Hardison, Daphne Psaledakis and Max Fillion Columbia Missourian JEFFERSON CITY — Shortly after the start of his term last year, Gov. Eric Greitens and his wife, Sheena,...

Gov. Eric Greitens, left, talks to south county resident and former Rep. Earlene Judd in St. Louis County the day before he was inaugurated earlier this year. Photo by Gloria Lloyd.

Private sources paid $325k in travel for Greitens last year

May 14, 2018

By Max Fillion Columbia Missourian JEFFERSON CITY -- Gov. Eric Greitens received nearly $325,000 in travel and lodging support last year, according to a report his office filed this month with the Missouri...

Gov. Eric Greitens, left, talks to south county resident and former Rep. Earlene Judd in St. Louis County the day before he was inaugurated earlier this year. Photo by Gloria Lloyd.

All of south county’s lawmakers sign to hold session to impeach Greitens

May 8, 2018

By Annika Merrilees Columbia Missourian A special session of the Missouri Legislature will begin later this month to decide whether to discipline Gov. Eric Greitens for the alleged misconduct detailed...

Missouri Senate halts confirmation of Eddy Justice to state education board

Missouri Senate halts confirmation of Eddy Justice to state education board

May 4, 2018

By Tyler Wornell Columbia Missourian JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Senate made good on its promise to shut down the confirmation of nominees to the State Board of Education last week, starting with...

Gov. Eric Greitens, left, talks to south county resident and former Rep. Earlene Judd in St. Louis County the day before he was inaugurated earlier this year. Photo by Gloria Lloyd.

Judge rejects Greitens’ request for restraining order against Hawley

April 30, 2018

By Brendan Crowley Columbia Missourian JEFFERSON CITY — Cole County Circuit Judge Jon Beteem rejected Gov. Eric Greitens' request for a restraining order against Attorney General Josh Hawley and...

Gov. Eric Greitens, left, talks to south county resident and former Rep. Earlene Judd in St. Louis County the day before he was inaugurated earlier this year. Photo by Gloria Lloyd.

Top Republican leaders unite in call for Greitens’ departure

April 29, 2018

By Lexi Churchill Columbia Missourian JEFFERSON CITY — Republican leadership in the House and Senate abandoned Gov. Eric Greitens last week, calling for his resignation. But the governor said he’s...

Gov. Eric Greitens, left, talks to south county resident and former Rep. Earlene Judd in St. Louis County the day before he was inaugurated earlier this year. Photo by Gloria Lloyd.

Haefner among legislators signing on to Greitens’ impeachment during special session

April 28, 2018

By Daphne Psaledakis, Riley Newton and Kaitlin Washburn Columbia Missourian JEFFERSON CITY — Republican lawmakers are gathering signatures to consider impeachment of the governor during a special session,...

Senate cuts prescription drug monitoring program in budget proposal

April 22, 2018

By Tyler Wornell Columbia Missourian JEFFERSON CITY — If Missouri lawmakers want a statewide drug monitoring program, they’ll need to fight for it in a legislative conference committee. The Senate...

Senate committee confirms Greitens’ school board appointee

Senate committee confirms Greitens’ school board appointee

April 21, 2018

Photo: Current Missouri Board of Education members Mike Jones and Vic Lenz with former Education Commissioner Margie Vandeven in south county in 2016. By Grigor Atanesian Columbia Missourian JEFFERSON...

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