Heard audio of Chicago shooting? You may have been fooled
CHICAGO (AP) – Hours after Chicago officials released audio-free dashcam video of a white officer shooting a black teen 16 times, a 35-second excerpt with sound appeared online. But experts, police and an Associated Press analysis have concluded the audio is bogus. In it, viewers can see and supposedly hear Officer Jason Van Dyke firing…
Illinois sues inmates to recoup cost of their incarceration
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – The Illinois Department of Corrections is bringing a small but increasing number of lawsuits against inmates to recoup the cost of their imprisonment with an intention to help fund operations. The Chicago Tribune reports some lawsuits target inmates serving lengthy prison terms. Many cases are brought against less serious offenders who…
Foles to start for Rams while Keenum is out.
( KTRS ) The Rams’ Nick Foles will start at quarterback for the second straight week after Case Keenum was not cleared to play as he recovers from a concussion. Coach Jeff Fisher says that if Keenum is cleared on today, he would be the backup against the NFC West-leading Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. Foles…
17 yr old charged in connection with 4 church burglaries
( KTRS ) The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has charged a 17-year-old in connection with a recent spate of church burglaries. According to Sgt. Brian Schellman, a spokesman for the St. Louis County Police Department, the burglaries occurred between November 24 and November 28, at two churches in Crestwood and another two in…
Lincoln museum to mark 150th anniversary of end of slavery
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is marking the 150th anniversary of the end of slavery. The Springfield museum is displaying a copy of the 13th Amendment signed by Lincoln beginning Sunday. That’s the anniversary of the ratification of the amendment ending slavery. The museum also will show a video…
Missouri hires defensive coordinator Odom to replace Pinkel
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – Missouri has promoted defensive coordinator Barry Odom to replace the retiring Gary Pinkel as head coach. The school said in a release Thursday night that Odom had agreed in principle to a five-year deal that will need to be approved by the school’s board of curators next week. The 39-year-old Odom…