St. Louis, Missouri (KTRS) As a kickoff to Memorial Day Weekend, U.S.Senator Claire McCaskill addressed a group of reporters to reveal the results of her Veterans’ Customer Satisfaction Program. McCaskill stated, “Since the last survey period, satisfaction with wait time has increased by almost 3 percent, satisfaction with personal doctors and nurses has ticked up almost…
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) A man is dead following an overnight shooting in north St. Louis. Police say the victim was gunned down around 1:30 a.m. Friday in the 1200 of Bristol. The victim’s name hasn’t been released. There’s no word on a motive or of any arrests. This brings the St. Louis murder count to…
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) Police are investigating after two children were injured in separate shootings. Police say the first incident happened in Moline Acres at just before 7 p.m. Thursday when shots were fired from a passing vehicle in the 9800 block of Lawnview Drive. An eight -year-old girl was sitting on a front porch and…
By DAVID A. LIEB , Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Allegations of sexual misconduct and campaign finance violations against Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens have been shared with federal authorities by a private attorney and a key lawmaker, according to testimony Thursday during a legislative hearing. The hearing by a special House committee considering…
ST. LOUIS (AP) — One of four St. Louis police officers charged with stealing overtime pay has been acquitted. St. Louis Circuit Judge Bryan Hettenback on Wednesday found 40-year-old officer Brian Jost not guilty of felony forgery and felony stealing. Jost and three other officers were charged last year with falsifying time sheets and getting…
Alton, IL (KTRS) A suspect is in custody in connection with a double murder in Alton. The Major Case Squad announced that 35-year-old Vincent Gordon was arrested on Wednesday. He is charged with first-degree murder in the shooting deaths of of 30-year-old Elijah S. Ingram and 28-year-old Derrick J. Vaughn. The victims were found dead inside…
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A California feed company and a suburban St. Louis commodities broker have pleaded guilty in federal court to shipping turkey ingredients containing poultry feathers to pet food manufacturers. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported Wednesday that Wilbur-Ellis Feed LLC and commodities broker Collin McAtee are likely to be placed on probation at…
By DAVID A. LIEB , Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A legislative investigation into Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens pressed ahead Wednesday at both a courthouse and the Capitol, as attorneys argued over subpoenas involving a pro-Greitens group and lawmakers questioned the source of a six-figure cash payment related to allegations of sexual misconduct…
Belleville, IL (KTRS) A teen is in custody after a threat prompted district officials to cancel classes at the east and west campuses of Belleville Township High School on Wednesday. Fox 2 News reports that an 18-year-old male was taken into custody after allegedly threatening to kill a female student. District officials say the suspect is a…
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Missouri Auditor Nicole Galloway will review how the city of St. Louis uses economic incentives such as tax abatement and tax increment financing. The Democratic auditor in January agreed to request from the St. Louis Board of Aldermen for a comprehensive audit of city government. She said Tuesday that her review…