The National Hurricane Center says it’s looking more likely that the eye of powerful Hurricane Irma will strike the Keys, southwestern Florida and the Tampa Bay region starting Sunday. But that doesn’t mean Miami area is in the clear. It’s not. The western part of the state will most likely get the worst of Irma.…
MIAMI (AP) — Irma aimed its sights on millions of homes and businesses in Florida and officials warned that time was running out to evacuate ahead of the deadly hurricane, which was headed Friday on a long-feared path right through the heart of the peninsula. By early Friday evening, Irma had maximum sustained winds of…
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens says his administration is overhauling the state’s jobs training program and creating a customer service platform targeted at economic development. Greitens in a Friday announcement said the initiatives are aimed at strengthening the economy and growing jobs. The Department of Economic Development is launching what’s called…
ST. LOUIS (KTRS) The administration at MICDS, the prestigious college prep school that yesterday expelled five students who exchanged a series of racist, profane and sexual Snapchat messages, is investigating a message board threat against the school. Ladue Police are assisting with the school’s investigation of the post that included quotes from the film, Fight Club,…
ST. LOUIS (KTRS) More aid from the St. Louis region is heading south as Florida prepares for Hurricane Irma. Ameren has joined energy companies from across the Midwest this week on mutual assistance calls to Florida. This comes at the request of Duke Energy as they prepare for damage and power outages and the state of…
St. Louis County, MO (KTRS) Flu season is just around the corner. This has the St. Louis County Department of Public Health offer flu vaccination clinics throughout the month of September. Health officials say getting a flu shot is critical in protecting yourself from the flu. “It is recommended by the CDC that anyone six…
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) Two suspects are being sought in connection with a string of armed robberies at south St. Louis businesses within the last month. Authorities say the hold ups began on August 4th at a 7-11 in the 4900 block of Christy Boulevard. That same 7-11 was robbed again on August 11th. This…
The FBI has embarked on a milestone for women. This year marks 45 years since women first came on board to serve as agents with the FBI. St. Louis has a unique distinction in the history of women serving with this prestigious law enforcement agency. Special Agent Joanne Pierce- Misko was one of the first…
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri lawmakers are working on a potential special session plan to reverse recent budget cuts affecting services for thousands of people with disabilities, the state’s top senator said Thursday. Senate President Pro Tem Ron Richard said the funding proposal for Medicaid nursing and in-home care services could be considered next…
Fairview Heights, IL (KTRS) Two suspects are being sought after an overnight robbery at a metro-east MetroLink station. Authorities say the suspects held up a man at gunpoint outside of the Fairview Heights station at just before 1:30 a.m. Thursday. The victim wasn’t hurt in the incident. MetroLink has been plagued with crime in at…