Festus, MO (KTRS) Police are investigating after a body was found in a wooded area in Festus. Police say a man was walking through the wooded area on Collins Road and Route A when he made the discovery around 2 p.m. Friday. The case is being investigated as a homicide. The victim’s name hasn’t been…
ST. LOUIS (KTRS) Long-time St. Louis broadcaster Bill Wilkerson has died after a brief illness. He was 72. Wilkerson enjoyed a 40-year career in St. Louis, first at KMOX and then KTRS Radio, earning a special place in the hearts of sports fans providing both play by play and color commentary for the St. Louis Cardinals…
By ZEKE MILLER, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said he is “disappointed” with the Justice Department and won’t rule out firing Attorney General Jeff Sessions if Sessions won’t investigate Democrats. “Honestly, they should be looking at the Democrats,” Trump told reporters before departing the White House on his 12-day trip to Asia. His…
St. Louis County, MO (KTRS) The infamous Pamela Hupp story takes another twist. When Pamela Hupp’s 77-year old mother was found dead from a fall from a balcony at her senior living home in Fenton, her death was ruled ‘accidental”. Now that ruling has been changed from “accidental” to “undetermined”. The St. Louis County Medical Examiner’s…
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) A new St. Louis attraction is one step closer to becoming a reality. A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Thursday morning for the massive aquarium at Union Station in downtown St. Louis. This part of the $160 million project to transform the historic landmark into an entertainment destination. PGAV Destinations has…
By KEN THOMAS and KEVIN FREKING, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A former Trump campaign official linked to the Russia investigation by special counsel Robert Mueller has withdrawn his nomination as the Agriculture Department’s chief scientist. Sam Clovis, a former Trump campaign national co-chairman and chief policy adviser, wrote in a letter Thursday to President Donald…
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri Department of Public Safety is investigating the St. Louis Veterans Home following allegations of poor care. Republican Gov. Eric Greitens directed the department to launch an independent investigation this week. The review is in response to complaints from workers, patients and their families of medication issues, low staff…
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Two people are dead and five others injured after a stolen car crashed in St. Louis. The accident happened Wednesday night on the city’s north side. Police say a stolen 2017 Volkswagen Jetta was speeding when it ran a stop light and struck a 2017 Chevrolet Camaro. Two people in the…
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) Kurt and Brenda Warner’s coat drive for their annual “Warner’s Warm Up” is underway. You can drop off a gently used coat or a monetary donation at designated locations through November 14. Those locations are at area FedEx Offices, LookAfter Hair Company, Mattress Firm, USAgain bins, Gateway Region Y locations and participating…
By COLLEEN LONG and LARRY NEUMEISTER, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The suspect in the deadly New York City truck rampage was inspired by the Islamic State group’s online videos and plotted his attack for two months, renting a truck ahead of time to practice turning it, federal authorities said in bringing terrorism charges against…