Powerful Winter Storm Causes Accidents And Power Outages
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) The intense winter storm that moved through the St. Louis area is blamed for causing numerous problems. Treacherous driving conditions during the Wednesday morning commute caused accidents roadways in the bi-state area. MODOT and IDOT crews were running on full staff in an effort to clear the roads. High winds also…
Missouri Muslim family seeks hate crime charge after threats
ST. LOUIS (AP) – A Muslim family is seeking a hate crime charge against a St. Louis-area man they say threatened to kill them while they looked at a rental home. St. Louis police said Tuesday they’re investigating the allegations that a 71-year-old man approached the Muslim couple and their four children Sunday and yelled,…
MO Senate backs end to lobbyist-catered group events
( KTRS ) The Missouri Senate has backed a proposal to stop the practice of lobbyists paying for catered events for groups of elected officials. Senators voted 19-8 Tuesday for a proposal to stop group spending by lobbyists. Some senators criticized a practice of lobbyists regularly catering meals for lawmakers at the Capitol. Republican Sen.…
Residents ask Ferguson to reconsider scuttled DOJ agreement
( KTRS ) Some Ferguson, residents are challenging the city’s decision to reject a federal agreement to overhaul its police department and municipal courts. The Ferguson City Council met, last night, for the first time since its members voted unanimously two weeks earlier to turn down a consent decree negotiated with the Justice Department. That…
Missouri measure seeks religious exemptions on gay marriage
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – A Missouri proposal would give voters a say on whether to grant greater religious protections for individuals and some business owners who object to same-sex marriage. State Sen. Bob Onder says his proposed constitutional amendment would ensure people aren’t forced to participate in or lend their support to marriage ceremonies…
More than 300 file as Missouri candidates
( KTRS ) More than 300 candidates have filed to run for public office in Missouri. Numbers from the secretary of state’s office at the end of the day Tuesday show 335 hopefuls officially became candidates on the first day of filing. Two Democrats and four Republicans officially entered the race to succeed Gov. Jay…
Moody scores 29 as Mississippi beats Missouri 85-76
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) – Stefan Moody scored 29 points and ignited a decisive 10-0 run midway through the second half Tuesday night as Mississippi defeated Missouri 85-76. Ole Miss (18-10, 8-7 Southeastern Conference) used the 10-0 spurt to build a 64-54 lead with 9:31 remaining. Moody had three baskets and a behind-the-back assist for a…
SIU President says colleges may need to cut programs under new budget
CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) – The president of Southern Illinois University says the school’s three campuses could see a “wholesale ending of programs” if it suffers a $40 million cut next year under Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner’s fiscal year 2017 budget proposal. President Randy Dunn said Monday night at a meeting of Southern Illinois University budget…