SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – The Illinois Senate passed another day in Springfield without a vote on its much-anticipated budget compromise. Democrats and Republicans discussed the plan separately in private meetings lasting hours Tuesday. But there were no votes on the plan. Democratic and Republican leaders have been discussing for weeks ways to break a nearly…
( KTRS) Police in North County St. Louis are searching for two suspects that robbed a Subway sandwich shop Tuesday night. Police say the suspects entered the restaurant, located at 11101 Larimore Road, around 8pm last night. One of them displayed a firearm and demanded cash from the register. After obtaining an undisclosed amount of…
St. Charles County, MO Â (KTRS) Â Police are investigating after a grisly discovery in St. Charles County. Police say a passerby noticed a burning pile in a field just off of Highway 94 near Blase Station Road Monday afternoon. Firefighters responded and discovered human remains in the fire. Police are working with the medical examiner’s office…
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – The Missouri Highway Patrol has just appointed its first female superintendent in its 85-year history. The News Tribune reports 53-year-old Lt. Col. Sandra Karsten was named the patrol’s 23rd superintendent Wednesday. She will hold the job on an “acting” basis until confirmed by the state Senate. Karsten says she’s been…
( KTRS ) Homicide detectives have been called to investigate a late Monday night shooting. Police report that a female victim was found dead in between Union Blvd and Raymond Ave in the Academy neighborhood. The woman’s body was found around 10:20 pm and appears to be the victim of a shooting. No Further details…
ST. LOUIS (AP) – A victims’ support group that helped force the Roman Catholic Church to confront the problem of child-molesting priests is going through upheaval of its own, including the resignations of two top leaders and a potentially reputation-damaging lawsuit. Barbara Blaine stepped down Friday as president of the Survivors Network of those Abused…
( KTRS ) Soulard residents are on edge after a double shooting in the early hours of Monday morning. Police say the the 2 victims, a man and woman, were shot multiple times while sitting in their vehicle near 7th Street and Sydney Ave at around 12:40 am. Both were rushed to hospital for treatment.…
St. Louis County, MO  (KTRS)  The legal battle continues between The Community Fire Protection District and one of its former firefighters. Cindy Schuenke was severely injured after responding to a house fire in north county back in 2006. She fell through a floor of the burning home and became trapped in the basement. She was badly…
Jefferson City, MO  (KTRS)  Missouri is now a right to work state. Governor Eric Greitens  signed the legislation on Monday morning that  bans mandatory union fees. The governor had pledged to sign right to work while on the campaign trail. He and other supporters say it will bring business and jobs to the state. Opponents…
St. Louis, MO  (KTRS)   Washington University has lifted its suspension of the men’s soccer team after concluding the squad didn’t violate the school’s sexual harassment policy. The men’s team was suspended in December for what the university said  were sexually explicit comments and other inappropriate behavior toward the women’s team. Details haven’t been revealed, but…