WASHINGTON (AP) – The Homeland Security Department is unveiling an update to the National Terrorism Advisory system and issuing its first “bulletin.” Secretary Jeh Johnson says adding a bulletin to the alert system is an effort to better inform the public about evolving terrorist threats. Wednesday’s bulletin, reminding people of ongoing concerns over terrorism at…
WASHINGTON (AP) – The chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee says he has asked his staff to look into whether Texas Sen. Ted Cruz released classified information during Tuesday night’s GOP presidential debate. Cruz made a claim during an exchange with Florida Sen. Marco Rubio about the new USA Freedom Act, which Cruz supported and…
BALTIMORE (AP) – Jurors deliberating the fate of an officer charged in the death of Freddie Gray have asked the judge for a copy of a transcript from a witness, but the judge has refused to give it to them. The jury made the request Wednesday during the panel’s third day of deliberations in the…
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) St. Louis has a new initiative for combating crime. On Tuesday Alderman Antonio French and Mayor Francis Slay reached an agreement on a new city crime plan. The initiative outlines four points: 1.) Identifies 15 Focus Neighborhoods: Three in south St. Louis and twelve in north St. Louis 2.) Commits resources…
Webster Groves, MO (KTRS) – Another city is challenging a police standards measure that recently was approved by the St. Louis County Council. Webster Groves joined the effort Tuesday night. At issue is a measure requiring officers in all 57 St. Louis County police departments to meet certain minimum standard requirements. The measure is already…
