SUMMARY: St. Louis Police Officer Nathan Spiess has been released from the hospital after undergoing his third surgery. Surrounded by fellow officers and emotional supporters, he departed the hospital in a police car, symbolizing his commitment to recovery. Chief Robert Tracy described the strong bond within the department, highlighting that Officer Spiess is determined to heal and return to duty. Despite the trauma of his injury, he is not alone as his community and colleagues rally behind him during this challenging chapter of his life. The support was evident with the procession organized by fellow officers, emphasizing camaraderie and resilience.

Nathan Spiess, a St. Louis police officer struck by a vehicle last Monday on Interstate 70 while attempting to arrest a suspected car thief, is being released from the hospital.

On March 17, Spiess was struck by a car while attempting to arrest a teenage carjacking suspect.

The incident resulted in the amputation of the lower part of one of Spiess’ legs. He has undergone three surgeries since the accident. FOX 2’s Mallory Thomas reports.

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SUMMARY: Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the Signal chat incident a “big mistake,” explaining it was meant for coordination among officials. He clarified that a journalist was mistakenly added to the chat, but assured that no sensitive information was shared. Rubio stated that he contributed twice, identifying his chief of staff and congratulating the team hours after the White House announcement. The Pentagon confirmed no classified or dangerous information was disclosed, and no lives were at risk. The White House is reviewing the incident, but there were no war plans or intelligence details involved in the chat.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said someone made a “big mistake” adding a journalist to the signal group chat messages on U.S. strikes in Yemen.

This comes after the Atlantic published the texts from the Signal group chat earlier Wednesday, showing Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth sharing operational details about the pending attacks.

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SUMMARY: The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department has been placed under the control of a state board after Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe signed HB 495, despite objections from city officials, including Mayor Tishaura Jones. The new six-member board, which includes five governor-appointed citizens and the mayor, replaces local control established in 2012. Mayor Jones criticized the move as disrespectful to local voters and an unjustified state takeover. However, the St. Louis Police Officers Association and the Ethical Society of Police supported the change. Police Chief Robert Tracy emphasized the department’s commitment to public safety under the new oversight.

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