JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri House members have voted in favor of undoing a recent court decision allowing St. Louis to raise its minimum wage. The GOP-led House in a voice vote Wednesday gave initial approval to the bill, which would block cities from adopting higher minimum wages than Missouri’s. The bill needs another…
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) Lyda Krewson could become St. Louis’ first new mayor since 2001 and St. Louis’ first female mayor. During Tuesday’s Primary Election, the alderwoman from St. Louis’ 28th Ward won the Democratic nomination, beating out six other candidates. During her victory speech, Krewson said she was humbled to win in a field…
CLAYTON, Mo. (AP) – A suburban St. Louis city councilman has been found guilty of misdemeanor assault for shoving a man at a public hearing. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that a judge on Tuesday found 65-year-old Michael Glickert guilty. Glickert is on the city council in University City. He was accused of pushing resident…
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – A new report shows Missouri’s jobless rate is ticking down. Missouri Department of Economic Development data released Tuesday show unemployment dropped to 4.2 percent in January from 4.4 percent in December. That’s also down compared to January 2016, when the jobless rate was 4.5 percent. Data also show Missouri is…
State senators are pushing for a plan that would help fight prescription drug abuse in Missouri. The bill put forward by Cassville Republican Sen. David Sater would create a new program under the state pharmacy board. The board could spend money and provide grants to promote safe use of medications and combat drug abuse. It…
ST. LOUIS (AP) – St. Louis Alderwoman Lyda Krewson could be on the verge of becoming the city’s first female mayor after winning the Democratic primary election Tuesday. Unofficial results show Krewson won 32 percent of the vote, narrowly defeating city Treasurer Tishaura Jones, who received 30 percent. Five other candidates, including Aldermanic President Lewis…
Kansas City, MO (AP) Crews plan to assess the damage Tuesday after the National Weather Service says at least two tornadoes touched down in Missouri. Several homes were damaged or destroyed in the Kansas City area Monday night as a line of severe storms moved across the state. Oak Grove Emergency Management Director Mark Sherwood…
Wentzville, MO (KTRS) Two injuries and property damage is being reported in Wentzville following the overnight storms. City officials say strong winds caused two mobile homes in the Mobile Manor subdivision to overturn. Two residents were taken to the hospital for minor injuries. In addition, residents in this mobile home subdivision had to be evacuated…
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Republican lawmakers are hoping to fast-track legislation that would pre-empt a St. Louis ordinance raising the city’s minimum wage. On Monday, St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay came to the Capitol to speak against the proposal, which would prohibit any city or county from raising its minimum wage. The legislation was…
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Payroll records show that Missouri’s former conservation chief is still getting paychecks even though he left the job more than seven months ago. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch (http://bit.ly/2mc2Sus ) reports that records show that Robert Ziehmer already has received more than $87,000 from the state for doing no work. He…