FFSD Board of Education say they support new Superintendent
( KTRS ) The Ferguson-Florissant school district say’s it supports new superintend, admit allegations he misspent funds at his last job. Thursday evening the Ferguson-Florissant Board of Education met in closed session with Superintendent, Dr. Joseph Davis to review the North Carolina audit of Washington County Schools where he previously served as Superintendent. Paul Morris…
No. 20 Missouri women turn back Georgia 54-48
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) – Jordan Frericks had 11 points and a key block with seven seconds left and No. 20 Missouri made four free throws in the final four seconds to defeat Georgia 54-48 Thursday night. Cierra Porter had 11 points, including three of the late free throws, as the Tigers (14-1, 1-1 SEC) bounced…
Missouri GOP Sen. Blunt speaks to lawmakers at session state
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Republican U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt touted health research and mental health access during an address to Missouri legislators. In a speech before the Missouri House Thursday, Blunt also stressed making the most of inland ports in the area and focusing on transportation. Blunt ended his speech with advice to lawmakers…
McCaskill calls for tax relief after Missouri flooding
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill of Missouri is calling for tax relief for areas of the state hit by winter flooding. McCaskill in a Thursday letter to the Internal Revenue Service asked the agency to extend tax filing deadlines and pause penalties. McCaskill says she also wants to ensure those affected by…
Church elder accused of hiding cameras in changing area.
( KTRS ) A church elder from the Zion Lutheran Church in Bethalto, IL. faces charges related to the unauthorized videotaping of at least two individuals. An assistant pastor is also accused of helping destroy the evidence. On Christmas Eve police we’re called to the church after several hidden cameras were found. Earlier in the…
Man charged in North County homicide.
( KTRS ) A man has been charged in connection with St. Louis city’s first homicide of 2016. On Thursday the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office issued charges against 25 yr old Demarko Jones, of St. Louis, for one count of Murder in the Second Degree, and one count of Armed Criminal Action. On…
University of Illinois to students: Leave hoverboards at home
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) – The University of Illinois’ flagship campus is telling students not to bring hoverboards to school when they return from the holiday break. Urbana-Champaign campus spokeswoman Robin Kaler said the two-wheeled scooters so far are banned in university housing and may eventually become contraband all over campus. A message sent to students…