St. Louis, MO (AP) The Tampa Bay Rays have acquired first baseman-designated hitter Jose Martinez from St. Louis in a trade that sends minor league pitching prospect Matthew Liberatore to the Cardinals. In addition to addressing the need for a right-handed bat, the Rays receive outfielder Randy Arozarena and a Compensation Round A draft pick…
Jefferson City, MO (KTRS) Republican Missouri Gov. Mike Parson’s campaign has outraised Democratic challenger Nicole Galloway in recent months. Parson’s campaign on Wednesday announced it brought in about $540,000 between October and December and has $1.4 million in cash on hand for his bid to keep office. Galloway raised about $445,000 in the same time…
(AP) Authorities say a deadly St. Louis-area ATM shooting happened when two guards got into a gunfight with two would-be robbers and killed one of the assailants. St. Louis County police on Wednesday identified the man killed as 19-year-old Jordan Pruitt, of St. Louis. Police said in a news release that the guards were confronted…
Changes to redistricting and how to curb violence in Missouri’s biggest cities are expected to priorities in the state Legislature this year. Lawmakers kicked off the 2020 session Wednesday. Republican leaders say they want to send voters yet another proposed change to how legislative districts are drawn. Voters in 2018 voted in favor of a…
Ferguson, MO (KTRS) Police are investigating a double shooting in north county. The incident occurred shortly after 4 P.M. Tuesday in the 900 block of Airport Road. That’s where officers found two men suffering from gunshot wounds. The men were taken to an area hospital with unknown injuries. The motive behind the shooting is unknown.…
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…
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…
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) The death of a prominent Missouri lawyer is being investigated, but few details about his death were released immediately. The Madison County Sheriff’s office says Randy Gori was found dead in his home in Edwardsville around 9 p.m. Saturday night after a 911 call was received. Authorities didn’t say how Gori died. Police said…