Governor Nixon signs order to examine gender pay gap
Nixon is also encouraging private companies to examine their own pay practices
Man charged in connection to theft of a log cabin
ST. LOUIS (AP) – A suspect is in custody for the theft of an entire log cabin – piece by piece. St. Louis County prosecutors on Friday charged 54-year-old Gregory Cole of Wentzville with one count of stealing over $25,000. He is jailed on $40,000 bond and does not yet have an attorney. The cabin…
Rauner signs bill to reduce unemployment insurance costs
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner has signed legislation aimed at lowering the cost of unemployment insurance. The bill signed Friday was a compromise between business groups and labor unions. It tightens the definition of “misconduct” used to disqualify laid-off workers from receiving unemployment benefits. Under current law misconduct must be shown to…
FBI investigating killings as ‘act of terrorism’
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (AP) – The FBI says it is investigating the deadly mass shooting in California as an “act of terrorism.” David Bowdich, assistant director of the FBI’s Los Angeles office, made the declaration at a news conference Friday in California. He also said the shooters attempted to destroy evidence, including crushing two cell…
Pulaski bank purchased by First Busey Corporation
(KTRS) – A nearly century-old St. Louis bank is changing hands. Pulaski Bank, which was founded in 1922, is being purchased by First Busey Corporation out of Champaign, Illinois. Pulaski is the sixth largest commercial bank in St. Louis. The deal is expected to close in the first half of next year.
Detective’s testimony supports prosecutor’s case
BALTIMORE (AP) – A detective is testifying that an officer charged in the death of Freddie Gray told her the man reported that he couldn’t breathe during a van ride after his arrest. The testimony is important for prosecutors because Gray’s attorneys said during opening statements that Officer William Porter never heard Gray say he…
Feds investigating teen’s arrest for taking clock to school
The Irving school district has refused to release an inquiry sent by the Justice Department
Wife in San Bernadino attack pledged allegiance to Islamic State
Specifics details about her postings were not disclosed by the law enforcement official
Ferguson Residents Seek Inclusion In Police Practice Talks
Ferguson, MO (KTRS) A group of Ferguson residents is urging transparency from city officials who are negotiating with the U.S. Department of Justice to resolve policing practices criticized in a department report earlier this year. The residents are part of a group called the Ferguson Collaborative. The group sent formal letters to city officials Tuesday, requesting…