Lawmaker Review Of Greitens Over, MEC Complaint Remains

By SUMMER BALLENTINE , Associated Press COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — While work by Missouri House lawmakers to investigate Eric Greitens officially came to an end Monday when the investigatory committee issued its final report, its leader said he’s still hopeful the former scandal-ridden governor will be held accountable for alleged campaign finance violations. Republican Rep.…

Russia: 4 Die In Building Collapse; Searchers Race Weather

By VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV , Associated Press MOSCOW (AP) — At least four people died Monday when part of a 10-story apartment building collapsed in Russia’s Ural Mountains region, and hundreds of rescuers searched for survivors under the rubble in the frigid weather. The nation’s top investigative agency, the Investigative Committee, said an explosion triggered by…

Illinois Police Increasing Patrols Over New Year’s Holiday

SPRINGFIELD, IL (AP) — Illinois authorities are stepping up traffic enforcement and reminding motorists to drive sober over the New Year’s holiday. Illinois State Police say they’re joining with the Illinois Department of Transportation and nearly 200 local law enforcement agencies to add patrols and keep roads safe. The extra enforcement started Thursday and continues…