In video, Jeb Bush’s son backs Trump
An early favorite in the Republican presidential race, Jeb Bush said in May that he wouldn’t vote for Trump
New Jersey banning coffee while driving? Not so fast
The sponsor of a bill targeting distracted driving says his measure doesn’t specifically cite coffee, despite recent news reports focusing on the beverage
Two Dead, One Injured Following St. Charles County Home Invasion
St. Charles County, MO (KTRS) Two are dead and one is injured following a home invasion in St. Charles County. Police say a man entered a home on Southwinds Drive at just before 4 a.m. Monday, where he confronted a resident, a young man, whom he reportedly knew. That’s when the father woke up to…
Redevelopment planned for Warrenton outlet mall
WARRENTON, Mo. (AP) – A desolate outlet mall near St. Louis may soon get a rebirth. The Warrenton Outlet Center was once a thriving spot along Interstate 70 in Warrenton, 55 miles west of St. Louis. The 200,000-square-foot property was one of the few outlet malls in Missouri when it opened in 1993, featuring discounts…
Southern Illinois peach crop triumphs over weather extremes
ST. ELMO, Ill. (AP) – It was an up-and-down-again winter and spring for southern Illinois peach growers. But despite iffy weather, the summer’s crop is strong. The (Carbondale) Southern Illinoisan reports (http://bit.ly/2b5nSyi ) that the crop had to endure a frigid winter, excessively wet spring and some dry patches this summer. Marion County grower Tom Schwartz…
Ticket prices go up for Illinois State Fair
( KTRS ) The Illinois Budget stand-off is still sending ripples throughout the state. Residents will most likely notice it at the state fair. Officials say the entry fee for the Illinois State Fair has been raised, and preview night is no longer free – but, they’ve added a free concert that features Dan Hampton, Otis…
Missouri State researchers seeking Zika-carrying mosquitoes
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) – Missouri State University researchers who are trapping mosquitoes across the state haven’t found any evidence of the Zika virus. The research team is led by associate professor David Claborn. He says trapping mosquitoes might provide an early warning if the virus arrives in Missouri. The yellow fever mosquito, the primary carrier…
The Latest: Child killed at water park was lawmaker’s son
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) The child who died at a Kansas City, Kansas, water park has been identified as the son of a state lawmaker. Authorities did not immediately identify the boy who died at Schlitterbahn Waterpark on Sunday, but Kansas state Rep. Scott Schwab and his wife released a statement saying it was their…
Michael Brown Justice Walk Held Over The Weekend Ahead Of Anniversary
Ferguson, MO (KTRS) Several events were held over the weekend to mark the upcoming 2nd anniversary of the fatal police shooting of Michael Brown. This included the annual Michael Brown Justice Walk on Saturday morning. The walk began at Canfield Green Apartments, where the 18-year-old was fatally shot during a confrontation with then Ferguson Police…