Black Lives Matter Activist Running For Office
Baltimore, MD  (KTRS)  A prominent member of the Black Lives Matter Movement is throwing his hat into the political arena. DeRay McKesson announced his run for mayor of Baltimore on Wednesday night. This was the deadline for candidates in Maryland’s April 26 primary, joining a dozen contenders. McKesson rose to prominence during protests in Ferguson following…
Disabled Man Killed In Metro-East Fire
East St. Louis, IL Â (KTRS) Â The cause of a fire in East St. Louis that claimed the life of a disabled man is being investigated. Firefighters responded to a burning two story home in the 18-hundred block of Central Wednesday night. The twin brother of the 55-year-old disabled man made it out of the burning…
Missouri Republican proposes birth control from pharmacists
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – A Republican lawmaker wants to make it easier for Missouri women to get birth control. Rep. Sheila Solon told a House committee Wednesday that pharmacists should be able to prescribe oral contraceptives because fewer unwanted pregnancies would lead to fewer abortions. Those under 18 would have to show pharmacists a…
Illinois governor creates privately funded economic agency
CHICAGO (AP) – Gov. Bruce Rauner has used his executive powers to create a privately run and funded economic development agency that he says will “jump-start” job growth. The first-term Republican signed an executive order Wednesday establishing the Illinois Business and Economic Development Corporation. It’s a nonprofit group the governor, a former private equity investor,…
Moody gets 23 in Mississippi’s 76-73 win over Missouri
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – Stefan Moody had 23 points and hit two free throws to put Mississippi ahead by a point with 13.4 seconds left in a late-game rally that led to a 76-73 victory over Missouri on Wednesday night. Moody also matched his career best with eight rebounds and had five assists for the…