ST. LOUIS (KTRS) The St. Louis Chess Club has the international chess world buzzing with news of former world champion Garry Kasparov coming out of retirement to come to St. Louis next month and take part in the inaugural Rapid and Blitz Tournament. The St. Louis Chess Club is hosting the Sinquefield Cup, called the most…
Buried in the National Archives for nearly 80 years, a newly rediscovered photo may hold the key to solving one of history’s all-time greatest mysteries.
ST. LOUIS (KTRS) Missouri Governor Eric Greitens has signed into law the so-called Blue Alert bill. The signing took place at the St. Louis Municipal Police Academy. The governor was flanked by members of local police departments who were injured in the line of duty … including former Ballwin Police Officer Michael Flamion, paralyzed when he was…
Antiques Roadshow is an American television program broadcast on Public Broadcasting Service Public television stations. The series features local antiques owners who bring in items to be appraised by experts. Provenance, history, and value of the items are discussed. Based on the original British Antiques Roadshow – which premiered in 1979 – the American version first aired in 1997.
East St. Louis, IL (KTRS) The cause of a fire that destroyed a tire shop in East St. Louis is under investigation. Firefighters were called to Classic Tire Shop in the 1600 block of State Street around 10:30 p.m. Wednesday. One person was sleeping inside the building and had to be rescued, according to investigators.…
Wentzville, MO (KTRS) The death of an infant in Wentzville is being investigated. Police say the 3-month-old child was found unresponsive at a babysitter’s home in the 300 block of Aspen Creek Wednesday morning. An autopsy is scheduled for Thursday. The child’s name hasn’t been released.
JERSEYVILLE, Ill. (AP) – Jersey County is suing pharmaceutical companies, alleging the prescription painkiller epidemic is worse due to deceptive marketing. The Belleville News-Democrat reports the Jersey County lawsuit was filed against the makers of opioids, including OxyContin, Dilaudid, Opana, Percocet and others. This is at least the second opioid lawsuit to be filed by…
(Jefferson City) -KTRS/CNN Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft was adamant that he was doing the right thing as he defended his decision to cooperate with the White House in its national voter-fraud investigation. A decision that is not shared by secretaries of state in 44 other states. Appearing somewhat combative during a CNN interview…
Wired is a monthly American magazine, published in print and online editions, that focuses on how emerging technologies affect culture, the economy, and politics. Owned by Condé Nast, it is headquartered in San Francisco, California, and has been in publication since March/April 1993. Several spin-offs have been launched including: Wired UK, Wired Italia, Wired Japan and Wired Germany.