KTRS Top 10 Week 6
Texas A&M Enters Poll for 1st Time
HOST WEEK!: Day 3 finds us sitting down with Farmer Dave Schumacher, to find out that yes indeed, he is a farmer
When the station started in a little cornfield in Belleville, it’s believed Dave came with the building, and despite several moves and many lineup changes, he’s been here the whole time.
Hurricane Matthew Postpones LSU/Florida Game
No Make-up Date Announced Yet
Teen charged in killing of St. Louis County Police Officer
(KTRS) – The 18-year-old suspect accused of killing a St. Louis County Police officer is now charged with murder. Prosecutor Bob McCulloch announced first-degree murder charges against Trenton Forster Thursday afternoon. Officer Blake Snyder and his partner were called to a south county home just after 5 a.m. by homeowners who said Forster would not…
Former Pine Lawn officer sentenced to more than four years in prison
ST. LOUIS (AP) – A former St. Louis-area police officer has been ordered to spend four years and three months in federal prison of conspiring with others to arrest a mayoral candidate on false allegations. Thirty-six-year-old Steven Blakeney was sentenced Thursday in St. Louis. He was convicted in January of one count each of conspiracy…
Clinton cancels Florida ads as storm approaches
WASHINGTON (AP) – Hillary Clinton’s campaign is canceling ads that were to air on Florida stations that carry the Weather Channel. The decision comes as Hurricane Matthew gains strength. Clinton spokesman Jesse Fergus said Thursday that the campaign asked the stations to delay the ads until after the storm passes. The Florida Weather Channel ads…
Duckworth raises $4.1 million in 3rd quarter for US Senate bid
CHICAGO (AP) – Democratic U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth has raised $4.1 million in the most recent quarter for her campaign to unseat Republican U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk. It was the strongest fundraising quarter yet for Duckworth, leaving her with $4.3 million cash on hand heading into the final weeks before the Nov. 8 election. Kirk…
Chicago lawmaker wants Trump’s honorary street sign removed
CHICAGO (AP) – A city lawmaker in Chicago is calling for Donald Trump’s name to be removed from an honorary street sign in the city. Part of Wabash Avenue near Trump’s hotel carries the honorary title “Trump Plaza.” Democratic Alderman Brendan Reilly has proposed removing the sign, saying Trump doesn’t deserve the honor because of…
Help support BackStoppers to help families of fallen first responders
(KTRS) – If you want to help the BackStopper help Office Snyder’s family, it is easy to get involved. You can click here and make a donation or you can send a donation to: The BackStoppers, Inc. PO Box 795168 Saint Louis, MO 63179-0700 BackStoppers begins helping families of fallen first responders within hours of…
Officer Dies Of Injuries Following Shooting In South County
St. Louis County, MO (KTRS) The St. Louis County Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own. Police have confirmed that the 33-year-old Blake Snyder who was allegedly shot by a suspect Thursday morning has died. A police spokesperson released this message on the officer’s death: “It is with a heavy…