ST. LOUIS (AP) – A former St. Louis-area police officer has been ordered to spend four years and three months in federal prison of conspiring with others to arrest a mayoral candidate on false allegations. Thirty-six-year-old Steven Blakeney was sentenced Thursday in St. Louis. He was convicted in January of one count each of conspiracy…
WASHINGTON (AP) – Hillary Clinton’s campaign is canceling ads that were to air on Florida stations that carry the Weather Channel. The decision comes as Hurricane Matthew gains strength. Clinton spokesman Jesse Fergus said Thursday that the campaign asked the stations to delay the ads until after the storm passes. The Florida Weather Channel ads…
CHICAGO (AP) – Democratic U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth has raised $4.1 million in the most recent quarter for her campaign to unseat Republican U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk. It was the strongest fundraising quarter yet for Duckworth, leaving her with $4.3 million cash on hand heading into the final weeks before the Nov. 8 election. Kirk…
CHICAGO (AP) – A city lawmaker in Chicago is calling for Donald Trump’s name to be removed from an honorary street sign in the city. Part of Wabash Avenue near Trump’s hotel carries the honorary title “Trump Plaza.” Democratic Alderman Brendan Reilly has proposed removing the sign, saying Trump doesn’t deserve the honor because of…
(KTRS) – If you want to help the BackStopper help Office Snyder’s family, it is easy to get involved. You can click here and make a donation or you can send a donation to: The BackStoppers, Inc. PO Box 795168 Saint Louis, MO 63179-0700 BackStoppers begins helping families of fallen first responders within hours of…
St. Louis County, MO (KTRS) Â The St. Louis County Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own. Police have confirmed that the 33-year-old Blake Snyder who was allegedly shot by a suspect Thursday morning has died. Â A police spokesperson released this message on the officer’s death: “It is with a heavy…
ST. LOUIS (AP) – St. Louis authorities are seeking to identify the body of a woman pulled from the Mississippi River. The U.S. Coast Guard was contacted about 2:30 p.m. Tuesday when someone spotted the body floating near the Poplar Street Bridge. Firefighters pulled the body from the water. Police say there are no signs…
( KTRS ) An East St. Louis man has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for attempted murder of a Police officer. The charges stem from an incident back in June 2015. Last year, 52 yr old Gregory Nelson was stopped by a trooper who suspected him of driving under the influence. During the…
( KTRS ) To bring more awareness to domestic violence, a Illinois Hospital is holding a memorial service for those affected by it. On October 12th the Alton Memorial Hospital will host it’s 12th Annual special memorial service in the Healing Garden. The event is open to everyone in the community, there will be agencies present…
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri schools will get additional money because Gov. Jay Nixon has decided to reverse a few of the budget cuts he made earlier this year. Nixon on Wednesday released about $12 million of previously blocked spending, including $9 million for public schools. The Democratic governor cited a report released a…