LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — A 26-year-old Missouri woman who intentionally drove her car into the Kansas River with her two children inside has been sentenced to life in prison. Scharron Dingledine, of Columbia, Missouri, was sentenced Tuesday for first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder. Prosecutors said she drove her car into the river near Lawrence…
By JIM SALTER , Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — The Missouri attorney general’s office is partnering with the U.S. attorney’s office in St. Louis to address high rates of violent crime in St. Louis. Attorney General Eric Schmitt and U.S. Attorney Jeffrey Jensen announced details of the “Safer Streets” initiative at a news conference…
Springfield, MO (KTRS) The St. Clair County state’s attorney is in line to become head of the Illinois State Police. Governor Pritzker’s administration confirmed the nomination of Brendan Kelly for the position. Kelly ran for Congress in November, but lost to incumbent U.S. Representative Mike Bost. “There’s nothing more important for government” than justice and public safety.…
By JIM SALTER , Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Recreational use of marijuana is illegal in Missouri, but for about one-third of the state’s residents, it’s a crime prosecutors won’t pursue. Over the past seven months, prosecutors in St. Louis city, Jackson County and most recently St. Louis County have all announced they will…
Lake St. Louis, MO (KTRS) A fatal accident in Lake St. Louis is being investigated. Police say early Monday morning, a vehicle crashed on eastbound 70 near Lake St. Louis and struck a pedestrian. That pedestrian was killed. There’s no word on why this individual was walking along the highway. This resulted in the highway being…
St. Louis County, MO (KTRS) One person is dead following a multi-vehicle accident in West St. Louis County. Authorities say the crash happened on northbound I-270 near Manchester around 3:15 p.m. Sunday. This happened when snow was falling in the area. The victim’s name hasn’t been released. The accident caused delays for over two hours.
STE. GENEVIEVE, Mo. (AP) — Missouri roads officials say a 15-vehicle crash has blocked a section of Interstate 55 on the southeastern side of the state as snow swept through the area and slicked roads. The Missouri Department of Transportation issued the news of the pileup on its Twitter page around 4 p.m. Saturday. The…
Eureka, MO (KTRS) An area restaurant is reaching out to help those impacted by the partial government shutdown. Michelle’s Bistro and Cafe in Eureka will offer free meals to affected government workers on Monday between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. “We support them. We are behind them.” said owner Michelle Johnson. Those patrons must present…
JENNINGS, Mo. (AP) — Police say a St. Louis mother has been charged after her 2-year-old son fell from her moving car and was fatally hit by another vehicle. St. Louis County Police say 25-year-old Ebony Roby has been charged with first-degree child endangerment and is being held on $50,000 bond. Police say the incident…
CHICAGO (AP) — A winter storm system is sweeping across the Midwest before heading to New England, bringing snow and strong winds. The National Weather Service has winter storm warnings in effect from the Dakotas, across the Great Lakes states and into New England. The storm started Friday, bringing snow to South Dakota and leading…