CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois officials say fireworks-related injuries are becoming a growing danger on Independence Day despite the state’s ban on most consumer fireworks. At least 2,000 people statewide have been injured by fireworks over the last decade, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. That number includes a record 349 people hurt by…
By JOHN SEEWER , Associated Press An American-born citizen who federal authorities say recently scouted locations in Cleveland to attack people watching Fourth of July fireworks and talked of carrying out additional bombings has been charged with trying to support terrorism. Federal authorities said Monday that Demetrius Pitts had expressed his support for al-Qaida for…
By TASSANEE VEJPONGSA , Associated Press MAE SAI, Thailand (AP) — Rescuers found all 12 boys and their soccer coach alive deep inside a partially flooded cave in northern Thailand late Monday, more than a week after they disappeared and touched off a desperate search that drew international help and captivated the nation. Video released…
ST. LOUIS (KTRS) The newly renovated Gateway Archgrounds is set to reopen after a $380 million overhaul, the largest public-private partnership in National Park Service history. In addition to the 103,000 square foot museum, will see a renovated entry, gift shop, classroom, and cafe serving local fare when it opens July 3. The firm, EarthCam, has…
Spanish Lake, MO (KTRS) A 14-year-old girl is hospitalized after an overnight shooting in north county. Police say the victim was shot at just before 1:30 a.m. Monday at a Spanish Lake apartment complex on Rosado Drive. A teen suspect was taken into custody. There’s no word on a motive. The victim is said to be…
By HOPE YEN and KEN THOMAS , Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Sen. Susan Collins, a key vote on President Donald Trump’s pick for the Supreme Court, said Sunday she would oppose any nominee she believed would overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion. The White House is focusing on five…
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The latest on Mexico’s elections (all times local): 11:30 p.m. Leftist Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has claimed victory in Mexico’s presidential election, calling for reconciliation after what he called a “historic day.” Lopez Obrador vows that profound change is coming, but says individual and property rights will be guaranteed. He promises…
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) After 4 years in Forest Park, Fair St. Louis will return to the newly renovated Gateway Arch National Park this week. The 103,000 square foot museum is complete and scheduled to re-open Tuesday. The fair begins on Wednesday, July 4th and will return on Friday July 6th and Saturday July 7th.…
By: Sammy Stava @StavaOnSTL The Fourth of July is on Wednesday, but on Sunday July 1st, the Opening Day of NHL Free Agency, Doug Armstrong set off some fireworks with offseason signings and trades that has the potential to dramatically improve this St. Louis Blues team. The day started with three free agent signings early…
