Wentzville, MO (KTRS) An overnight explosion is to blame for destroying a home in Wentzville. Firefighters were called to the burning home on Bonnie Brook Lane around 12:30 Tuesday. When firefighters arrived, the two-story home was fully engulfed. No serious injuries were reported. Fire officials say they are looking at utilities as a possible cause.
JEFFERSON CITY, MO (AP) — A Missouri judge is blocking portions of a new state law on meat inspections from taking effect. The Jefferson City News-Tribune reported that Cole County Circuity Judge Jon Beetem temporarily blocked the law from being implemented. The order runs through Sept. 15. Beetem issued the temporary ban in face of a lawsuit…
BARTONVILLE, IL (AP) — Volunteer firefighters in central Illinois are not leaning on the Peoria department enough, according to the city’s mayor. Peoria Mayor Jim Ardis said he blames that reluctance on four fire deaths in Bartonville and West Peoria over the past 11 years, the Journal Star reported. Volunteers have a Mutual Aid Box Alarm System,…
SPRINGFIELD, IL (AP) — The federal courthouse in Springfield is getting a $2.6 million face-lift. The State Journal-Register reports the U.S. General Services Administration is repairing the exterior of the Paul Findley Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse. GSA spokeswoman Cat Langel says weather exposure has worn down the exterior walls of the building, which was constructed in…
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) The Greater St. Louis Labor Council will host its annual Labor Day Parade on Monday. The parade will step off at 9 a.m. on Olive at 15th Street in downtown St. Louis. Groups will start forming at 7 a.m. on Olive Street between Jefferson and 15th Street. The parade will be led by the…
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) Gunfire over the holiday weekend leaves three injured in north St. Louis. Police say the first shooting happened on 4400 Block of Athlone at just after 10:30 a.m. Saturday. A man was shot in the chest. He is in critical condition. At just after 11 p.m. Saturday, a man was gunned down…
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) St. Louis Police Chief John Hayden denies any involvement in the so-called exclusion list of 28 police officers issued by St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner. This is in response to a statement released by Gardner’s office on Friday, indicating that the list was created at the request of of the St.…
By JIM SALTER , Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — The top prosecutor in St. Louis said Friday that her “exclusion list” of officers who will not be permitted as primary witnesses in criminal cases was requested by the police department itself. Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner’s list of 28 officers, announced Thursday, raised concerns from…
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri judge has tossed out a court challenge that sought to remove a medical marijuana initiative from the November ballot. Cole County Judge Patricia Joyce in a Friday ruling dismissed the lawsuit. It was filed by another medical marijuana initiative organizer who is trying to remove two other competing…
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Attorney General Josh Hawley is suing the owners and operators of a tourist boat that sank in Missouri, killing 17 people. Hawley filed the lawsuit Friday. He alleges that the owners and operators of the Ride the Ducks tours put profits above people’s safety. His office is suing under the…