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Police investigating after man found shot on North Market
( KTRS ) Authorities are investigating another homicide the city’s north side. Police say a male victim was found Tuesday evening suffering from gunshot wounds near North Market. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity has not yet been released. An investigation is on going.
Illinois Supreme Court certifies 3 problem-solving courts
CHICAGO (AP) – The Illinois Supreme Court is carrying out a new certification process that’s aimed at bringing accountability to the state’s problem-solving courts. Problem-solving courts address mental health and addiction issues of people in the criminal justice system by connecting them with treatment. On Tuesday, the Illinois Supreme Court announced the certification of the…
New section of Gateway Arch grounds now open to public
( KTRS ) A new section of the Arch grounds in St. Louis is now open to the public. On Tuesday the North Gateway section of the park was officially opened. The garage has been replaced with 7.5 acres of new park area that includes a natural amphitheater area, shaded lawns, a bike and pedestrian…
Illinois State Police increase patrols over holiday weekend
DES PLAINES, Ill. (AP) – The Illinois State Police is warning drivers to use extra caution on the roadways this holiday season. Authorities say they’re stepping up enforcement starting Wednesday. They’ll have extra officers patrolling Illinois interstates and road side safety checks. Extra patrols will focus on stopping people who are driving under the influence,…
Canceled: Police say woman should be considered missing/endangered
Police say that Barnard has been found safe. ( KTRS ) The St. Louis County Police Department has issued a missing/endangered person advisory for a missing woman. Tuesday evening police responded to a call for a suspicious vehicle near the intersection of Terminal and Winkler Dr. At some point the vehicle fled the area with…
Rev. Rice Speaks Out About Spike In Drug Overdoses Near NLEC
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) Reverend Larry Rice of the New Life Evangelistic Center claims the recent spike in drug overdose cases near his shelter don’t involve his clients. Rice says the homeless who are engaging in drug activity gather outside of the parking lot next to his property and he has contacted police about this…
EPA plans test of house near Westlake Landfill
ST. LOUIS (AP) – The Environmental Protection Agency will test for radioactive contamination at a home near a St. Louis County landfill, a Superfund site where illegally buried nuclear waste sits near an underground fire. Meanwhile, Region 7 Administrator Mark Hague said Tuesday that the agency is not yet ready to announce remediation plans for…
Illinois to implement bereavement leave for members of public employee union
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Leaders of a public-employee union say Gov. Bruce Rauner administration’s plans to implement bereavement leave for union members is meant to distract Illinois workers and the public from larger contract negotiation issues. The State Journal-Register reports the contract terms will give American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees members paid…