As scientists worry about warming world, US public doesn’t
Fewer than one in four Americans who were surveyed said they were extremely worried or very worried about climate change
Trump’s latest book is on the shelves
Trump is using the book to make the case that he has the experience and business savvy to accomplish things that traditional politicians can’t
Former Harris Stowe Instructor Gets Nearly $5M Award In Missouri Lawsuit
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) A St. Louis County jury has awarded nearly $5 million to a former Harris-Stowe State University instructor who argued the historically black school discriminated against her because she is white. Beverly Wilkins’ 2012 lawsuit focused on one administrator it accused of subscribing to the “Black Power” mantra and working systematically to…
Ex-sheriff: Deputy used unapproved firearm in fatal shooting
TULSA, Okla. (AP) – A former Oklahoma sheriff says a reserve deputy fired an unapproved firearm that he wasn’t qualified to use when he fatally shot an unarmed man. The Tulsa World reports that former Tulsa County Sheriff Stanley Glanz acknowledged to the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies that Robert Bates was carrying…
Twitter ditches stars, adds hearts for likes
NEW YORK (AP) – You’ll no longer see stars on Twitter: The messaging service has removed the star icon found under every tweet and replaced it with a heart. Twitter Inc. said Tuesday it made the change because the star can be confusing to new users and the heart is more universally known around the…
University of Missouri Says Hanaway Can’t Use Tiger Logo
Columbia, MO (AP) The University of Missouri wants Republican gubernatorial candidate Catherine Hanaway to remove a large image of its logo from her campaign vehicle. Hanaway is preparing to start a two-week state tour in her bid to be the state’s next governor. She’s one of five Republicans seeking the party’s 2016 nomination for governor.…
Forest Park Forever Seeks Public Input On Improvement Plans
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) A nonprofit group overseeing St. Louis’ sprawling Forest Park wants the public’s input on ways to improve the site’s trails, paths and roadways. Forest Park Forever has kicked off what will be a week of discussions, focus groups, and open houses about the 25-year plan for the park. The agency recently…
