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For over a decade, St. Louis has consistently ranked as one of the most dangerous cities in the U.S. But recent reports bring a refreshing change — crime rates in the city have seen a significant decline, and St. Louis is no longer listed among the nation's most dangerous places. This improvement reflects the hard work of many new officials in St. Louis' City Government, all striving to reshape public safety in the community. Recently, Gabe Gore, St. Louis Circuit Attorney, sat down with Carol Daniel and shared insights on this progress, the challenges faced, and what lies ahead.

Brandon Desean Terrell-Warren, 27, pleaded guilty Monday to second-degree murder in the shooting death of his former girlfriend, Diamond Kennell.

Khamkhay Samatmanivong, 58, was sentenced Friday to 20 years in prison for the shooting death of Charles D. Keltz

22nd Circuit Judge Timothy J. Boyer sentenced Cortez Darrell Sipes, 38, to 20 years in prison for shooting two police officers after a car chase that ended in a gun battle in the City’s Soulard neighborhood.

Robert Walker Jr., 17, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and armed criminal action for the fatal shooting of Robert Green.

Cleveland V. Washington Jr., 22, was sentenced to 45 years in prison for second-degree murder and armed criminal action in the shooting death of Deionta McCurry.

A jury found Otoniel Gomez, 42, guilty of rape, kidnapping and two counts of assault

St. Louis Circuit Judge Clinton R. Wright gave Carlas Closson Jr., 31, two four-year suspended sentences and 120 days prison shock time for causing a car accident that killed his former girlfriend and their one-year-old daughter