Lawmakers return Edward Jones Dome payment to 2017 budget
The committee recently pulled that money out of a budget proposal
Obama says he seeks nominee guided by real-life perspective
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Barack Obama says he’s looking for a Supreme Court nominee with a sterling record, a deep respect for the judiciary’s role and an understanding of how the law affects real people. Obama is offering his most expansive description of the qualities he’s seeking in a replacement for the late Justice Antonin…
Nevada caucuses set attendance record
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Nevada Republican party is reporting that attendance at its Tuesday night caucus set a new record. The party says more than 75,000 voters attended the caucus. That’s more than twice the 33,000 who caucused in 2012. Nevada’s Republican caucuses have been plagued by low attendance and other problems since they began in…
Pennsylvania governor says he has treatable prostate cancer
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf says he has a treatable form of prostate cancer. The 67-year-old Wolf said Wednesday that the cancer was detected early by his doctors. He says he has a planned treatment schedule that will last several months. Wolf says it will not impair his ability to perform his…
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…