Supporters of Greitens, Koster trade jabs at dueling events
BRENTWOOD, Mo. (AP) – Supporters of Missouri’s two major party candidates for governor gathered Thursday for news conferences minutes apart in the same suburban St. Louis building to criticize the other candidate’s record on women’s issues. The Missouri Democratic Party criticized Republican Eric Greitens for continuing to use a TV ad featuring Vietnam veteran Robert…
Woman shot in neck while driving near Science Center
Police are investigating after a woman was shot in the neck Thursday evening while driving near the St. Louis Science Center. Authorities report, the woman was driving near Kingshighway and Oakland around 7:45 p.m. when she was shot The woman was taken to a hospital and said to be in serious condition. No further details…
Rauner, Democrat lawmakers urge passage of inmate ID bill
CHICAGO (AP) – Gov. Bruce Rauner is urging Illinois lawmakers to approve a bill that would make it easier for inmates to get state identification cards when they’re released to help them get jobs and housing. Two Democrats, Rep. Mary Flowers and Sen. Kwame Raoul, joined the Republican governor in calling for the House to…
Missouri university prepares to host presidential debate
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Washington University in St. Louis officials say the experience and national attention are benefits of hosting a presidential debate despite the high financial costs. The university is set to host presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump for the debate on Oct. 9. This will be Washington University’s fifth time hosting…
Budweiser, MIlk-Bone and Dierbergs customers raised $34k for Stray Resue of St. Louis
( KTRS ) A fundraising partnership between Budweiser, Milk-Bone and Dierbergs has raised more than $34,000 for Stray Rescue of St. Louis. The “Be a Bud” promotion ran through August at all Dierbergs stores – Budweiser donated $1 to for every 30 pack sold and Milk-Bone donated 25 cents for every Milk-Bone product sold. In…