Ice Storm Warning Prompts School Closings Throughout The Region
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) An ice storm warning remains in effect for the region. This has prompted dozens of school closings for Friday. We have those closures listed below. SCHOOL CLOSINGS: ALEX Recovery School Desloge | CLOSED Abiding Savior Lutheran School | CLOSED Academy at Day Spring | CLOSED Academy of St. Louis – Chesterfield…
Missouri House budget leader calls for more cuts
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri’s Republican House budget leader says without more cuts the state is expected to end the fiscal year about $40 million in the hole. Budget Committee Chairman Scott Fitzpatrick told lawmakers Thursday the difference between how much money the state has and its obligations is a problem. Former Democratic Gov.…
Gov. Greitens declares state of emergency ahead of icy weather
( KTRS ) Governor Eric Greitens has declared a state of emergency and has activated the Missouri National Guard ahead of the incoming ice storm. Gov. Greitens has also ordered MODOT to deploy its entire fleet of 1,500 trucks to clear roads, bridges, and highways during the weather event. More than 3,500 first responders will…
Police searching for missing 12 yr old girl
( KTRS ) Police are searching for a missing St. Louis girl who hasn’t been seen since Wednesday morning. 12 yr old Kameill Taylor left her home at 6:10 am in the 5300 block of Labadie Ave. She was going to meet a friend and then walk to the bus stop, but never showed up…
Ameren customers to see increase in monthly rates
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Ameren electrical customers in Missouri should expect to see an increase of about $3 per month for energy efficiency. The Missouri Public Service Commission said Thursday that it had approved a request from Ameren to raise a total of $44.2 million per year to provide incentives encouraging customers to be…
Ohio man convicted of sex trafficking involving teen girls
ST. LOUIS (AP) – An Ohio man could face up to life in prison after being convicted of transporting four teenage girls to Missouri to engage in prostitution. A four-day trial in U.S. District Court in St. Louis ended Thursday when 54-year-old Kyle Maurice Parks of Columbus, Ohio, was convicted of several counts related to…
Police: Man shot in back late Thursday night
( KTRS ) Authorities are investigating a late night shooting. Police say the incident happened just after 10:30 Thursday night near the intersection of Goodfellow and Lalite Ave. One victim, a male in his 20’s, was found with a gunshot wound to the back. Officers say he was conscious and breathing when they arrived. No…