KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Sick or injured Missouri residents who need air ambulance services face thousands of dollars in bills and sometimes aggressive collection efforts if they cannot pay, according to a state report. The average bill after insurance for people who needed air ambulances in 2017 was $20,000, the Missouri Department of Insurance,…
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) A winter storm warning is in effect for the St. Louis area. The National Weather Service is calling 5-8 inches of snow for the region. Some sleet could be mixed in over central and southeast Missouri on Friday afternoon and evening. MODOT crews have been treating area roadways. It’s advised to…
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) The St. Louis area is bracing for a possible winter storm. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for Friday. This has MODOT preparing by pre-treating roads ahead of the storm. Motorists are advised to exercise caution, especially on bridges, ramps, and overpasses. The forecast calls for snow to…
By MARGARET STAFFORD , Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A 6-year-old boy who was reported missing by his father in August has been found safe, hidden in an attic crawl space in the southwest Missouri home of his mother and her boyfriend, authorities said Wednesday. Braedence Jones was found Tuesday in the crawl…
By DAVID A. LIEB , Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri General Assembly began its historic 100th edition on Wednesday with its newly elected leaders pledging to pursue an agenda highlighted by good schools and good jobs. Republican House Speaker Elijah Haahr promised that lawmakers “will create bold solutions for the challenges”…
St. Francois County, MO (KTRS) A suspect is dead after an officer involved shooting in St. Francois County. The Missouri Highway Patrol reports that officers were conducting a drug raid at a residence early Tuesday morning. Upon entering the residence, police say the suspect moved toward the front door, holding a rifle. According to the…
Clayton, MO (KTRS) St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell has unveiled his plan to combat the opioid crisis. The “Bell Plan” in partnership with community organizations, involves expanding diversion programs for nonviolent offenders with addiction and mental health issues. “By focusing less resources, less man- and woman-hours on nonviolent and low-level offenses, we can reallocate…
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The St. Louis Post-Dispatch plans to move out of its downtown building and into a smaller office building. The newspaper reported Monday that it has signed a letter of intent to lease space in a three-story downtown building for $2 million from StarLake Holdings. The Post-Dispatch moved to its current six-story…
CLAYTON, Mo. (AP) — A St. Louis County doctor will give up his medical license and voluntarily leave the U.S. after being sentenced for sexually abusing two female patients. Forty-year-old Abhishek Jain, of Maryland Heights, was sentenced Monday to 30 days in jail and five years of probation. As part of the plea deal, he…
Pine Lawn, MO (KTRS) The Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis is investigating a homicide in Pine Lawn. According to police, the North County Police Cooperative responded to a 911 shooting call in the 2500 block of Arden just before 8 PM Saturday night. Upon arrival, they found the body of 61-year-old Naomi Miller,…