PHOENIX, AZ (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals struck gold in their search for a big hitter, acquiring slugging first baseman Paul Goldschmidt in a blockbuster trade with the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday. Eager to push for the playoffs after a three-year absence, St. Louis sent pitcher Luke Weaver, catcher Carson Kelly, minor league infielder…
Author: Glenn Fuselier Published: 12:32 AM CST December 6, 2018 (KTRS) St. Louis MO Two alleged car thieves are dead and another critically injured following a pursuit and wreck Wednesday night. St. Louis Police Chief John Hayden says officers attempted to pull over the suspect car, shots were then fired at officers and a pursuit occurred.…
The Catholic Supply Store in Ballwin reopened today, the same day the suspect who is accused of fatally shooting 53-year-old Jamie Schmidt appeared in court. On November 19th, a man went into the store and killed Schmidt and sexually assaulted another woman. The Catholic Supply Store owner had planned on closing the store, but reconsidered…
ST. LOUIS, MO (AP) — The historic 1920s Delta Queen riverboat will cruise again. President Donald Trump signed legislation on Tuesday to help the riverboat that was sidelined a decade ago by a federal law prohibiting overnight excursions on wooden vessels. The new law includes an exemption that requires modifications of the wooden portions of the vessel,…
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois Gov.-elect J.B. Pritzker says the state’s best days are ahead as he helped celebrate Illinois’ 200th birthday at a gala celebration in Chicago. The Illinois Bicentennial party took place Monday night at Navy Pier. Pritzker told the crowd it’s a time to “celebrate the 200 years of progress that we’ve made” while noting:…
Author: Glenn Fuselier Published: 1:35 AM CST December 4, 2018 (KTRS) St. Louis MO An Olivette couple missing since last week, were found deceased in a car Monday afternoon. Police say 47-year-old Igor Zhukov and 43-year-old Michele Laws were found shot to death inside their car off Riverview in North Riverfront Park. The couple leave behind…
Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO (KTRS) The Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis is investigating a double homicide in Bellefontaine Neighbors. Just after 8:30 AM Sunday, the Bellefontaine Neighbors Police Department responded to a reported homicide in the 1100 block of Oran. Upon arrival, they found two deceased individuals – a 40-year-old male and a 33-year…
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) St. Louis Police are asking for your help in identifying a suspect in a homicide. According to police, officers responded to a shooting call at the M & A Market in the 4200 block of Natural Bridge just after 3 o’clock yesterday afternoon. Upon arrival, they found a black male with…
JEFFERSON CITY, MO (AP) — Missouri lawmakers plan to make another attempt at legalizing sports betting just months after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a federal law that has restricted most states from allowing bets on sports. The Missouri Legislature will likely consider joining at least six other states that have started offering wagers…
TAYLORVILLE, IL (AP) — Residents in central Illinois are assessing damage from rare December tornados that ripped roofs off homes, downed power lines and injured at least 20 people. The Springfield Journal Register reports the National Weather Service sent crews Sunday to survey the hardest-hit areas, including Taylorville, 25 miles (40 kilometers) southeast of Springfield. Assistant Fire…