St. Louis County, MO (KTRS) St. Louis County’s Prescription Drug Monitoring Program is marking its one year anniversary. During a Tuesday news conference, St. Louis County Executive Steve Stenger said the program has expanded to other jurisdictions. “We started a County PDMP because Missouri was the only state without such a program,” said Stenger “We…
Belleville, IL (KTRS) Natural gas is suspected as the cause of a house explosion in Belleville. Firefighters responded after an explosion at a home along the 400 block of 40th Street around 4 a.m. Tuesday. This caused a neighboring home to catch fire. No injuries were reported. Fire officials say both homes were vacant and believed…
St. Louis, MO (AP) An attorney for Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens says the owner of a political publication based in Jefferson City delivered one of the two $50,000 payments to the law firm representing the ex-husband of a woman who had an affair with the governor. Attorney Al Watkins represents the ex-husband and testified during…
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A man killed in a shooting at St. Louis’ Ballpark Village was a father and a newlywed celebrating his birthday. The shooting happened Sunday night during an event at the Budweiser Brew House, part of the dining and entertainment center next to Busch Stadium. Police on Monday identified the victim as…
Granite City, IL (KTRS) A child is hospitalized after being struck by a Madison County Transit Bus in Wood River. Police say the girl was walking to school when she was hit along Route 111 at just after 7:30 a.m. Monday. The victim was treated at the scene by emergency personnel. She was then flown to a St.…
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) A suspect is being sought after a shooting during a ticketed event Sunday night at Ballpark Village. Police say at around 8 p.m., two men got into an argument during the event on the rooftop of the Budweiser Brewhouse. One of the men pulled out a gun and opened fire, hitting two…
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt says it is premature to call for the resignation of Gov. Eric Grietens. Blunt, R-Mo., said on NBC’s “Meet the Press” Sunday that the criminal and legislative process should be allowed to continue and determine if Greitens stays in office. Greitens has been charged with invasion…
URBANA, Ill. (AP) — University of Illinois officials say a rise in reported sexual misconduct cases against employees was likely spurred by the #MeToo movement, mandatory employee training and a new online way to file complaints. The university’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Access handled about 50 sexual conduct cases involving faculty, staff or student…
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) Police are investigating two weekend homicides in the city of St. Louis. Police say at a man was gunned down at just after 11 p.m. Friday in the 4900 hundred block of Chippewa in south St. Louis. The victim died at the hospital. His name hasn’t been released. Police say a…
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The Missouri Supreme Court says a woman who had an extramarital affair with Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens must turn over her cellphone for a forensic investigation. The Kansas City Star reported Saturday that the high court’s decision follows the woman’s request Friday to block an order requiring her phone to…