State control, crime surge, and police recruiting

Catch up on today‘s top story. ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌        If you have trouble reading this email, view it in a browser.       February 2, 2024         FOX 2 Daily Headlines           State control, crime surge, and police recruiting   St. Louis Police Chief Robert Tracy discussed combating a rise in shootings with FOX 2 after a violent January, with 20 homicides in 2024 compared to 11 the previous year. He highlighted the use of ShotSpotter to link shootings and emphasized efforts to fill 334 department vacancies, including offering raises to attract recruits. Despite criticism about the department’s supervisory levels, Tracy defended his management strategy, citing his experience across various cities. He has also introduced new roles to improve efficiency. Tracy expressed his commitment to St. Louis, planning to stay regardless of potential legislative changes to police governance, underscoring his and his family’s dedication to the city. Read more. Groundhog Day! Thanks for checking in on your local news. FYI: Punxsutawney Phil predicts an early spring. Keep scrolling; there are many more headlines below. Have a nice weekend! — Joe Millitzer. 📈 Three trending stories on St. Louis social media: What’s your favorite FREE thing to do in St. Louis? Taylor Swift blowback due to 'weird, lonely, insecure men': Fox Sports' Cowherd St. Louis celebrations of Black History Month More headlines from FOX 2 ⬇         Top stories:           Illinois lawmaker proposes to change vehicle code       Time running out to weigh-in on Rams settlement money       Webster Groves School District discuss teacher buyout       St. Louis celebrations of Black History Month       Missouri Attorney General meets with Wentzville School District over transgender bathroom policy       Ankle monitor reports persist for ambulance theft suspect       Living donor transplant gives new hope to 6-month-old in St. Louis           More St. Louis area news                     Sign up for more FOX 2 Newsletters       Do you like this newsletter?  We have  many more to offer.  Get updates about  the weather, politics, sweepstakes, and more.           Sign up here                   Sponsored Content Privacy Policy           FOLLOW US       Feedback | Unsubscribe | About Us   Copyright © 2024 Nexstar Media Inc. | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use   To ensure you receive these emails in the future, please add info@nxsemail.fox2now.com to your address book, contacts or list of safe senders.     If you believe this has been sent to you in error, please safely unsubscribe.