Ferguson, MO (KTRS) A group of Ferguson residents is urging transparency from city officials who are negotiating with the U.S. Department of Justice to resolve policing practices criticized in a department report earlier this year. The residents are part of a group called the Ferguson Collaborative. The group sent formal letters to city officials Tuesday, requesting…
St. Louis County, MO (KTRS) A federal agency plans to study radiological contamination at a north St. Louis County creek that some residents are concerned may be linked to several cases of cancer. The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry plans to gather information on contamination at Coldwater Creek for the next 18 to…
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…
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…
( 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…
