ST. LOUIS (AP) — Overdue library books won’t be costly for St. Louis borrowers anymore. Directors of the public library systems in St. Louis and St. Louis County announced Tuesday that they are joining a growing number of lenders that have stopped charging late fees. The push to drop fines gained steam last year after…
(AP) A 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck Puerto Rico before dawn on Tuesday, killing one man, injuring at least eight other people and collapsing buildings in the southern part of the island. The quake was followed by a series of strong aftershocks, part of a 10-day series of temblors spawned by the grinding of tectonic plates along…
Tehran, Iran (AP) The leader of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has threatened to “set ablaze” places supported by the United States over the killing of a top Iranian general in a U.S. airstrike in Baghdad last week. His threat sparked cries of “Death to Israel!” He made the comments on Tuesday in the city of Kerman,…
Edwardsville, IL (KTRS) A 28 year old Wentzville man is charged with first-degree murder in the death of a prominent lawyer and civic booster from Edwardsville, Randy Gori. Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Gibbons announced the charges Monday afternoon. Gibbons says that he hopes to see Timothy Banowetz spend the rest of his life behind…
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) UCP Heartland has a new CEO. It a release, the organization says that Clint Bolser has been named as President and CEO. Bolser says he is “both honored and excited to join UCP Heartland” and that he “looks forward to partnering with people in St. Louis and across the state of…
(AP) Former Trump national security adviser John Bolton says he is “prepared to testify” if he is subpoenaed by the Senate in its impeachment trial. In a statement Monday, Bolton, who left the White House in September, says that he has weighed the issues of executive privilege and “concluded that, if the Senate issues a…
(AP) Harvey Weinstein and several women who have accused him of sexual misconduct converged Monday at a New York City courthouse ahead of his trial on charges of rape and sexual assault. The 67-year-old movie mogul entered the building Monday leaning on a walker following recent back surgery. He, his lawyers and a judge were…
Manila, Philippines (AP) Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the military to prepare to deploy its aircraft and ships “at any moment’s notice” to evacuate thousands of Filipino workers in Iraq and Iran should hostilities erupt there. Other Asian nations with large populations of expatriate labor may face similar decisions amid the rapidly escalating tensions between…
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) A man is facing charges in connection with a pair of recent shootings. Police say 32-year-old Kevon Lowe of the 1100 block of Aubert has been arrested on 1st degree assault and other charges. The first incident occurred on December 30th in the 5600 block of Wabada, and left a 54-year-old…
(AP) Officials in Pennsylvania say five people have been killed and dozens more hospitalized in an early morning crash on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. State police report that around 60 were injured with the victims ranging from 7 to 67 years old. Their conditions are not considered life threatening. State Police spokesman Stephen Limani described the…