Washington Monument closed again after elevator problems
The monument will remain closed on Thursday while repairs are made
New Election Scheduled After Tie In St. Francois Co. Commissioner’s Race
Farmington, MO (KTRS) A county commissioner race in St. Francois Couny is getting a do-over after the contest ended in a tie. Initial results showed that incumbent District 1 Associate Commissioner Gay Wilkinson defeated challenger Linda Black by a single vote in the Republican primary, 1,588 to 1,587. Black requested a recount. Authorities say that…
Clinton meeting with top law enforcement leaders in New York
Clinton’s meeting comes as Trump has accused her of being “against the police”
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 (KTRS) 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,…