(KTRS) St. Louis County Businessman John Rallo has been sentenced to 17 months in prison for his involvement in a bribery scheme with former County Executive Steve Stenger. The 53-year old Rallo appeared in federal court this morning before U.S. District Judge E. Richard Webber. According to court documents Stenger secretly used his office to…
(KTRS) A fifth Illinois resident has tested positive for coronavirus. That word today from the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Cook County Department of Public Health. The fifth person is a Cook County resident in his 20s who flew into Chicago O’Hare Airport earlier this month after traveling to Italy. The individual acquired…
DETROIT (AP) — Federal prosecutors have charged the former president of the United Auto Workers with corruption, alleging he conspired with others at the union to embezzle more than $1 million. Gary Jones quit his post in November. He’s been under scrutiny for months. Agents conducted a public search of his suburban Detroit home last…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Elizabeth Warren has ended her Democratic presidential bid after a disappointing finish in Super Tuesday states. That’s according to a person familiar with her plans. The Massachusetts senator hasn’t endorsed Bernie Sanders or Joe Biden. Warren’s campaign had the markers of success: robust poll numbers, impressive fundraising, a national organization. But she…
Hong Kong (AP) — Pet cats and dogs cannot pass the new coronavirus to humans, but they can test positive for low levels of the pathogen if they catch it from their owner. That’s the conclusion of Hong Kong agricultural officials and other experts after a dog in quarantine tested weak positive for the virus…
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) Following the success of their first 2 home games, the St. Louis Battlehawks say they will be opening additional seats. The team will be on the road for weeks 5 and 6, but will open seats in the upper bowl for week 7 when they face the Los Angeles Wildcats on…
Cookeville, TN (AP) — In the Tennessee community hardest hit by devastating tornadoes, the few houses still standing have become beacons of hope. One of those belongs to Amy and Darrell Jennings. The Jennings have welcomed friends and neighbors into their house in Putnam County and are trying to help survivors recover some of their…
(KTRS) Illinois State police are releasing the names of the three victims of Tuesday’s plane crash on I-55 in Lincoln, Illinois. The pilot 22-year old Mitchell W. Janssen of Princeville, IL and passengers 33-year old Matthew R. Hanson of Pulaski, Wisconsin and 30 year old Kevin G. Chapman of Urbana, Illinois were all killed when…
WASHINGTON (AP) — A resurgent Joe Biden has scored sweeping victories on Super Tuesday, and he has now picked up the endorsement of former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg. Bloomberg announced Wednesday he is ending his Democratic presidential bid and endorsing Biden. Democrat Elizabeth Warren is also reassessing her campaign, according to an aide.…
Jefferson City, MO (AP) — The top Democrat in the Missouri state Senate is resigning from leadership to give her successor time to transition. Suburban St. Louis Sen. Gina Walsh on Tuesday announced she’s giving up her position as the Senate’s Democratic minority leader. This is Walsh’s last session as a lawmaker. She’s barred by…