ST. LOUIS (KTRS) St. Louis protest leaders say last week’s the arrest of a clergyman who was subdued with pepper spray is the latest incident in which police have been responsible for “unnecessary and dangerous violence” against demonstrators. The Reverend Clayton Stancil of the Wayman AME Church says protesters pledge that law-abiding but disruptive demonstrations will…
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) Two men are dead following a shooting in north St. Louis. Police say the victims were gunned down at just before 8 p.m. Thursday in the 5200 of Maffitt. There’s no word on a motive or of any arrests. The names of the victims haven’t been released. This brings the St. Louis…
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) Activists are calling for St. Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson to step down. That comment made by Rochelle Higgins, an organizer with the St. Louis Action Council, was well received by those at a People’s Town Hall Thursday night. “We demand the resignation of Mayor Lyda Krewson. Lyda you’re invisible! You’re already…
St. Louis County, MO (KTRS) The debate continues over last weekend’s arrests during a protest at the St. Louis Galleria. Protesters claim not everyone could hear the police order to disperse. The order resulted in 22 arrests. St. Louis County Police released a statement reading in part: “The least possible amount of force was used…
By CATHERINE LUCEY, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Under pressure to do more for hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico, President Donald Trump is waiving federal restrictions on foreign ships’ transportation of cargo to the island. White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said on Twitter Thursday that Trump has authorized a waiver for the U.S. territory for a…
Clayton, MO (KTRS) A public hearing of the House Special Committee on Urban issues was held on Wednesday in Clayton. The purpose of the hearing was to address a wide variety of issues impacting minorities. One of those issues was the privatizing St. Louis Lambert International Airport. Representative Courtney Curtis, who chairs the committee, said…
Chicago, IL (KTRS) Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner says he “strongly disagrees” with NFL players protesting during the national anthem. Rauner, a Republican and a former businessman, is part owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers. During Sunday’s game in Chicago, all but one of the Steelers players stayed in the locker room during the anthem in protest…
St. Louis County, MO (KTRS) A man is dead after a five hour police stand off in south county. Police say a woman called police around 7:30 a.m. Monday to report that her estranged husband was at her home on Mattis Road, despite a restraining order she had against him. When police arrived, the man…
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Protesters who were arrested at an unruly demonstration at a suburban St. Louis shopping mall are out of jail amid cheers from demonstrators. Several people gathered at the St. Louis County Justice Center Sunday afternoon, a day after 22 protesters were arrested at the St. Louis Galleria in Richmond Heights. Among those…
By ARNIE STAPLETON, AP Pro Football Writer President Donald Trump’s criticism of players who kneel during the national anthem sparked angry protests around the National Football League Sunday, as about 200 players sat, knelt or raised their fists in defiance. A week ago, just six players protested. Most NFL players on Sunday locked arms with their…