Josh Hawley Kicks Off Campaign For His U.S. Senate Bid

Chesterfield, MO  (KTRS)  Josh Hawley’s campaign for the U.S. Senate is officially underway. The Missouri Republican launched his run with a three stop tour in the state on Tuesday. The Missouri Attorney General’s last stop was in Chesterfield. Speaking to over 100 supporters, Hawley attacked incumbent Democratic Senator Claire McCaskill. “I know that Missouri is…

Schnucks Issues Voluntary Ground Beef Recall

St. Louis, MO  (KTRS) Schnuck Markets is voluntarily recalling ground beef purchased at three of its St. Louis-area stores. The affected stores are Schnucks Lindenwood in St. Charles, Schnucks Collinsville, and the Town and Country Schnucks on Woods Mill Road. The recall stems from packaging materials mixed in with the product. Schnucks Lindenwood, 1900 First Capitol…

Western Pennsylvania’s Hold Special Election In 18th Congressional District:

CARNEGIE, Pa. (AP) —  Polls are open in western Pennsylvania as voters settle a high profile special congressional race being watched for clues to the upcoming midterm elections. Republican Rick Saccone is trying to stave off an upset by Democrat Conor Lamb in a Pittsburgh-area district that backed President Donald Trump by 20 percentage points…

Illinois Governor Candidates At Odds On Marijuana Use

SARAH ZIMMERMAN, Associated Press SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois Democratic candidates for governor say it’s time for the state to legalize recreational marijuana, while Republican candidates oppose the idea. Nine states and Washington, D.C, have already legalized recreational marijuana. Democrats seeking their party’s nomination for governor say it’s time the state follow suit, arguing the move…