JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The state of Missouri brought in 5 percent more in net revenue last fiscal year compared to the previous year. Data released by Budget Director Dan Haug show revenue growth exceeded expectations for the state fiscal year that ran from July 2017 through the end of June. Lawmakers crafted a…
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) The shooting of an Imo’s pizza delivery man in south St. Louis on the 4th of July is now being investigated as a homicide. Thirty-one-year Dave Matthews died of his injuries Sunday morning. Police say Matthews was delivering a pizza at just before midnight on the 4th of July near Gustine and…
Affton, MO (KTRS) After more than 5 decades, a local business is saying goodbye to the community by hosting a farewell party. Tower Tee in Affton has been entertaining families with miniature golf, a driving range, and batting cages since 1963. Owner Steve Lotz was asked if he had any parting words for his loyal…
Ballwin, MO (KTRS) The Ballwin Police Department is marking the anniversary of the shooting of one of its officers with thanksgiving. It was two years ago today that Officer Mike Flamion was shot during a traffic stop, leaving him paralyzed. The Ballwin Police Department and Flamion are marking the anniversary by calling today his “Alive Day.”…
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) A man is dead after a shooting in north St. Louis. Police say the victim was shot at just before 10 p.m. Friday at the intersection of West Florissant and Robin. There’s no word on a motive or of any arrests. The victim’s name hasn’t been released.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri’s Democrats are facing a conversation about their abortion-rights stance after the party recently adopted an amendment aimed at welcoming anti-abortion candidates. The party added an amendment to its platform June 30 stating it welcomes “all Missourians who may hold differing positions on (abortion)” and sees diversified views as its…
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — State Auditor Nicole Galloway has released an audit criticizing the Missouri Department of Conservation for paying out more than $120,000 to a former director. Robert Ziehmer received money and benefits for months after he left the state agency for the private sector that appeared to be unnecessary and costly, according…
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) District 78 Democratic State Representative Bruce Franks is speaking out in response to Tuesday’s ribbon cutting for the new Gateway Arch Park. He hosted an all-inclusive ribbon cutting Friday afternoon, featuring Susan Saarinen – daughter of Gateway Arch Architect, Eero Saarinen. Saarinen stated that her father, “wanted to create a beautiful…
Brooklyn, IL (KTRS) An investigation is underway after an unknown substance sent six people at Roxy’s nightclub to the hospital. Emergency crews were called to the Brooklyn nightclub early Friday morning after four people appeared to be suffered from a drug overdose. Two first responders came also had to be taken to the hospital after coming…
By BLAKE NELSON , Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — No government officials conducted a safety inspection of a new waterslide at Six Flags St. Louis before a woman said she suffered whiplash last month from the force of the “Typhoon Twister” that featured a five-story drop and a “45-foot zero gravity wave wall.”…