KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Kansas City couple is suing the state of Missouri over restrictions on their ownership of loaded firearms. James and Julie Attaway allege in the lawsuit that the Missouri Department of Social Services’ firearms policies violate their rights under the Missouri and U.S. constitutions. Missouri doesn’t prohibit foster parents from…
LONDON (AP) — Germany’s parliament has approved legislation regulating a putative transition period following Britain’s departure from the European Union, a bill described as obsolete by an opposition lawmaker. Lawmakers passed legislation Thursday under which Britain would essentially still be treated as an EU member during the nearly two-year transition foreseen by the withdrawal agreement…
Hazelwood, MO (KTRS) A Hazelwood man is facing child sexual abuse charges after an undercover sting operation. Police say 39-year-old Raymond Nugen allegedly made contact with a woman to have her bring her 5-year-old child to a motel for sex. That woman turned out to be an undercover detective. Nugen is charged with one count of…
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson is proposing to close a state prison as part of a plan to give pay raises to prison guards. The budget outlined Wednesday by Parson would shut down Crossroads Correctional Center in Cameron. Prisoners and staff would be transferred to Western Missouri Correctional Center, which is…
By JILL LAWLESS and DANICA KIRKA , Associated Press LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Theresa May survived a no-confidence vote in Parliament on Wednesday to remain in office — but saw more of her power ebb away as she battled to keep Brexit on track after lawmakers demolished her European Union divorce deal. May…
By BASSEM MROUE , Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — Two U.S. service members and two American civilians were among those killed in an explosion while conducting a patrol in Syria on Wednesday, the U.S. military said, an attack that came less than a month after U.S. President Donald Trump announced his intention to withdraw troops…
By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO , AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Sears will live on— at least for now. The company’s chairman and largest shareholder, Eddie Lampert, won a bankruptcy auction for Sears, averting liquidation of the iconic chain, according to a source familiar with the negotiations. The person agreed to speak on condition of…
Update: Police say missing girl was found unharmed. Earlier Story: St. Louis, MO (KTRS) The public’s help is needed in finding a missing south St. Louis girl. Authorities say 11-year-old Mia Conway was last seen at the Jack In The Box at Grand And Bates on Monday afternoon. According to family members, Mia has left home…
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) A winter weather advisory is in effect for the St. Louis area. The National Weather Service has issued the advisory from 8 p.m. Tuesday through noon. Wednesday. The forecast calls for light freezing drizzle, which could cause slick roads. Motorists are advised to exercise caution, especially on bridges, ramps, and overpasses. For…
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A carjacking suspect is has died after being shot by detectives in St. Louis. Police Chief John Hayden says the carjacking occurred around 11 a.m. Tuesday. About four hours later the car and the suspect were spotted. As the man emerged from a store in northwestern St. Louis he was confronted…