Chicago police recommend 7 officers fired in McDonald case
The officers’ reports appeared to contradict what can be seen on the video
St. Louis County Police Issue Phone Scam Warning
St. Louis County, MO Â (KTRS) Â St. Louis County Police are warning about a recent phone scam. Police say victims have reported receiving a call from someone claiming to be with the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Department or the St. Louis County Police Department. The scam artist tells the victim they missed jury duty and must…
Latest: Illinois GOP rallies, but not much for Trump
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Illinois Republicans sidestepped mention of their party’s presidential nominee Wednesday to focus on state races. GOP standard-bearer Donald Trump was mentioned only sparingly. U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk openly disavows him because of contentious comments Trump has made. Gov. Bruce Rauner has steadfastly refused to say whether he’ll vote for the New…
Ryan Ferguson takes on Missouri murder case for MTV series
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – A man whose conviction in a Columbia sports editor’s death was overturned after he served nearly a decade in prison has a new documentary series that begins with the story of another Missouri man convicted of murder. The Daily Journal Online reports (http://j.mp/2bndLrn ) that “Unlocking the Truth” on MTV follows…
St. Louis police major claims racial discrimination
ST. LOUIS (AP) – A white St. Louis police major has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit claiming he was discriminated against when he didn’t get a promotion. Maj. Michael Caruso filed the lawsuit in U.S. District Court in St. Louis claiming he sought a lieutenant colonel position, but that instead officials promoted a major,…
Clergy protesters found guilty of trespassing
( KTRS ) 22 clergy members have been convicted of trespassing during a peaceful 2014 protest at the state Capitol. The verdict was handed down Wednesday night. Those on trial were among hundreds of activists who sang hymns and chanted during a May 2014 protest over lawmakers’ refusal to expand Medicaid eligibility in Missouri. Police…
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Police: Pamela Hupp shot intruder after burglary reported at her home
(KTRS) – Police have confirmed that Pamela Hupp was the person who shot a man during a burglary. Police were called to Hupp’s O’Fallon, Missouri home Tuesday afternoon on reports of a burglary in progress. A short time later they received another call that the intruder had been shot. When officers arrived, they found Louis…