Protester detained at St. Louis mayor's state of city address

Multiple arrests made as protesters disrupt Spencer’s first State of the City

St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer’s first State of the City address was meant to outline her administration’s progress and priorities. Instead, the night was temporarily overtaken by the voices of residents who say they’ve been waiting far too long to be heard. They had already made their presence known outside, hosting what they billed as “The People’s State of the City” on the front steps before the mayor began her address. Kristian Blackmon speaks…

Protester detained at St. Louis mayor's state of city address

A protester was detained Friday evening during St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer’s State of the City address after demonstrators disrupted the event inside St. Louis City Hall.

Multiple people arrested after protesters disrupt St. Louis mayor's first State of the City

The protesters were angry about the city's failure to properly address the aftermath of the May 16 tornado and the ongoing fight over the amount of funding that will go to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.

St. Louis, MO - Police Alert: Several Detained at City Hall Protest

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. St. Louis, Missouri – Several people were detained during a protest at City Hall, prompting an ongoing police response. According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, officers detained multiple individuals in connection with a protest that took place during the city’s State of the City event. Police confirmed that officers rem…