Startling numbers in federal report on Baltimore police
7 – The number of African-Americans who were stopped 30 times or more from 2010-15 by the Baltimore PD
Chris’ Dining And Pancake Coming To Downtown St. Louis
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) A popular south city restaurant is expanding. Chris’ Pancake and Dining is planning to open a second location inside of the Saint Louis University law building in downtown St. Louis. This new location will be called Chris’ @ the Docket and will offer Chris’ classic breakfast and lunch items as well…
Car hits protester in Ferguson, shots ring out
FERGUSON, Mo. (AP) – A spokesman for the city of Ferguson says it appears the driver who struck a protester at an event marking the second anniversary of Michael Brown’s death did not do so intentionally. Spokesman Jeff Small tells the St. Louis Post-Dispatch the driver who hit a man standing in the road Tuesday…
Illinois’ state bird commemorated on new postage stamp
CHICAGO (AP) – Illinois’ state bird is now being commemorated on a U.S. postage stamp. A spokesman for the U.S. Postal Service said Tuesday that the Northern Cardinal is one of the birds featured in the new Songbirds in Snow stamps issued last week. Customers are able to purchase the Forever stamps now in many…
Missouri’s Koster says he backs limits on campaign donations
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Democratic gubernatorial candidate Chris Koster is backing a proposal to re-impose campaign contribution limits in Missouri. Koster announced his support Tuesday for a ballot initiative that would limit donations to $2,600 for candidates and $25,000 for political parties per election. The proposed constitutional amendment was approved Tuesday to appear on…
Suit filed against Ferguson on behalf of 4 protesters
ST. LOUIS (AP) – A $20 million federal lawsuit filed on behalf of four people arrested during protests following the death of Michael Brown accuses the city of Ferguson and its attorneys of constitutional violations and malicious prosecution. The lawsuit was filed Tuesday, on the two-year anniversary of Brown’s fatal shooting by an officer. It…
Gun fire rings out at demonstration in Ferguson
( KTRS ) Shots rang out last night during a protest in Ferguson marking the second anniversary of Michael Brown’s death. Authorities report a car sped through a group of protesters who were blocking a street. One man, at the scene, was struck so hard that he flew into the air. As the car drove…
Ceremony Held To Mark Two-Year Anniversary Of Michael Brown
Ferguson, MO (KTRS) A ceremony was held this morning to mark the second anniversary of the fatal police shooting of Michael Brown. Dozens gathered outside of Canfield Green Apartments, where Brown was shot during a confrontation with then Ferguson Police Officer Darren Wilson. Mike Brown Sr. was in attendance and delivered an emotional speech. ”For people…