ST. LOUIS (KTRS) A Memorial Day tradition in St. Louis for four decades … the Gypsy Caravan … has come to an end. The sponsor of the annual flea market and crafts fair, the St. Louis Symphony, says on its website that in recent years, staging the Gypsy Caravan became a struggle in the face of…
By ANDREW DALTON and JOHN L. MONE, Associated Press SONOMA, Calif. (AP) — They are trying to find lost loved ones, to sift through the ashes of their homes, to count, identify and mourn the dozens of dead — all while the wildfires rage on. Communities in Northern California prepared for another day under siege Friday,…
Springfield, MO (KTRS) Convoy Of Hope is reaching out to help the victims of the California wildfires. The Springfield, Missouri-based International humanitarian relief organization, is sending food, water, and personal hygiene items to Santa Rosa, California. “This initial load will be delivered to one of our church partners in the area,” says Stacy Lamb, U.S. response…
Affton, MO (KTRS) A suspect is in custody in connection with a murder in south county last month. Twenty-three-year-old Danijel Colic was arrested in Kentucky and charged with first-degree murder in the stabbing death of Joan Furlong. The body of the 65-year-old victim was found in her Affton home in the 8400 Hampstead Drive on September…
By JIM SALTER, Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — A Democratic senator who was censured by the Missouri Legislature for a Facebook post that hoped for President Donald Trump’s assassination said Thursday that she stands by her new tweet comparing Trump to Adolf Hitler. State Sen. Maria Chappelle-Nadal posted a meme on Twitter that shows Trump…
By KATE BRUMBACK, Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — The FBI director said Thursday that investigators haven’t yet determined a motive behind the mass shooting at a Las Vegas country music festival, but they’re still digging. “There’s a lot of effort being put into unraveling this horrific act,” Director Christopher Wray told reporters following a ribbon-cutting for…
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) Governor Eric Greitens wants to create more opportunities for returning veterans to find employment in Missouri businesses and public safety. On Thursday, the Governor spoke on this issue during a press conference at the St. Louis City Fire Academy. “A lot of businesses would like to have what they call a…
Fenton, MO (KTRS) Three people are being questioned in connection with a murder in Fenton. The Major Case Squad was activated after 26-year-old Ramone Thomas of north St. Louis was found shot to death early Wednesday morning outside of a residence in the Chancellor Farms mobile home park. There’s no word of a motive in…
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) A St. Louis police detective remains hospitalized in stable condition after being shot overnight in south St. Louis. Investigators say the 54-year-old officer was with other detectives on a stolen car investigation when someone opened fire near Jefferson and Cherokee around 1:30 a.m. The officer was hit in the shoulder. There’s no…
Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO (KTRS) Police are trying to determine whether or not a fatal shooting in Bellefontaine Neighbors last week was in retaliation for the accidental shooting of a child two years ago. Two teens were arrested for the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Kameron Harvey. He was awaiting trial for manslaughter in the 2015 fatal shooting…