SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Illinois Senate leaders are hoping to move swiftly on their pledge to advance a state-budget compromise by month’s end. The Democratic-controlled chamber has assigned 13 pieces of legislation for committee hearings that aim to break the two-year budget deadlock between legislative Democrats and Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner. The proposals include an…
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) The Missouri Highway Patrol is urging motorists to stay off of the roads if possible during the ice storm. The icy conditions have caused dangerous driving conditions, resulting in numerous accidents throughout the state. The Patrol reminds those who do have to travel to exercise extreme caution. This includes reducing speed…
Fertus, MO (KTRS) The weather is to blame for a traffic fatality in Festus. The Missouri Highway Patrol reports that a 33-year-old Crystal City woman was killed Friday morning after crashing her vehicle along northbound 55 near 61. Corporal Justin Wheatley says speed played a factor in this crash. “Unfortunately she lost control of the…
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) An ice storm warning remains in effect for the region. This has prompted dozens of school closings for Friday. We have those closures listed below. SCHOOL CLOSINGS: ALEX Recovery School Desloge | CLOSED Abiding Savior Lutheran School | CLOSED Academy at Day Spring | CLOSED Academy of St. Louis – Chesterfield…
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri’s Republican House budget leader says without more cuts the state is expected to end the fiscal year about $40 million in the hole. Budget Committee Chairman Scott Fitzpatrick told lawmakers Thursday the difference between how much money the state has and its obligations is a problem. Former Democratic Gov.…
( KTRS ) Governor Eric Greitens has declared a state of emergency and has activated the Missouri National Guard ahead of the incoming ice storm. Gov. Greitens has also ordered MODOT to deploy its entire fleet of 1,500 trucks to clear roads, bridges, and highways during the weather event. More than 3,500 first responders will…
( KTRS ) Police are searching for a missing St. Louis girl who hasn’t been seen since Wednesday morning. 12 yr old Kameill Taylor left her home at 6:10 am in the 5300 block of Labadie Ave. She was going to meet a friend and then walk to the bus stop, but never showed up…
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Ameren electrical customers in Missouri should expect to see an increase of about $3 per month for energy efficiency. The Missouri Public Service Commission said Thursday that it had approved a request from Ameren to raise a total of $44.2 million per year to provide incentives encouraging customers to be…
ST. LOUIS (AP) – An Ohio man could face up to life in prison after being convicted of transporting four teenage girls to Missouri to engage in prostitution. A four-day trial in U.S. District Court in St. Louis ended Thursday when 54-year-old Kyle Maurice Parks of Columbus, Ohio, was convicted of several counts related to…
( KTRS ) Authorities are investigating a late night shooting. Police say the incident happened just after 10:30 Thursday night near the intersection of Goodfellow and Lalite Ave. One victim, a male in his 20’s, was found with a gunshot wound to the back. Officers say he was conscious and breathing when they arrived. No…