CLAYTON, MO (AP) — A St. Louis suburb has rejected Washington University’s request to add about 100 beds at its main campus, partially because of parking concerns. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that the Clayton Board of Aldermen said no Tuesday to increasing the number of beds to 3,413 from 3,300. The beds would have gone…
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Missouri Attorney General Josh Hawley has sued the St. Louis Housing Authority over conditions at a low-income housing complex, alleging problems that include rodent and pest infestations, mold and structural failures. The lawsuit, filed Thursday, cites concerns at the Clinton-Peabody Housing Complex. It also names the company that manages the complex,…
JEFFERSON CITY, MO (AP) — A Missouri candidate who recently claimed a surprise victory in the Republican primary for state auditor is now facing questions about if she’s lived in the state long enough to be eligible to run. The state Constitution outlines that an auditor must have been a Missouri resident for 10 years…
KANSAS CITY, MO (AP) — Authorities say a homicide suspect who was killed by Kansas City police after wounding three officers was able to pass a firearm-purchase background check despite an extensive criminal history in Oklahoma. The Kansas City Star reports that the FBI says 25-year-old Marlin Mack provided false biographical information to an Independence gun…
SPRINGFIELD, IL (AP) — People caught texting while driving will face stiffer penalties under a new Illinois law. Starting July 1, 2019 drivers caught texting will be issued a moving violation that will go on their driving record. Anyone convicted of three moving violations in a 12-month period may have their license suspended. Under the…
SPRINGFIELD, IL (AP) — Illinois Democrats are gearing up for a record turnout for their annual state fair gathering, but they’ll be missing their star. Former Vice President Joe Biden was scheduled to keynote the Democratic County Chairs Association brunch. But the Democrat announced Tuesday night he’s ill and doctor’s orders prohibit his travel. The…
SPRINGFIELD, IL (AP) — The field director for Republican U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis’s re-election campaign has been charged with felony aggravated battery after he allegedly got into a physical altercation at a campaign event for Davis’ opponent. The (Decatur) Herald & Review reports that its media partner WCIA obtained a video that appears to show Levi Lovell…
Silex, MO (KTRS)  An Endangered Person Advisory is in effect for a missing Lincoln County teen. Police say 16-year-old Ryann Marie Stroup hasn’t been seen since late Monday night. Stroup has a medical condition that requires daily attention and she does not have the necessary medical equipment with her. Police say she may be with 24-year-old…
By JOHN O’CONNOR , AP Political Writer SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois Republicans, led by Gov. Bruce Rauner, rallied the faithful Wednesday by pledging to make the GOP the state’s majority party in the November election. Republicans at the annual Governor’s Day at the Illinois State Fair were buoyed by predicted thunderstorms that failed to…
JEFFERSON CITY, MO (AP) — Missouri’s unemployment has dropped slightly to hit its lowest rate since June 2000. Department of Economic Development data released Wednesday show the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to 3.4 percent in July. That’s down from 3.5 percent in June. Missouri unemployment was at 3.6 percent in July 2017 and hovered…