Governor Greitens Declares A State Of Emergency For Southern Missouri

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Gov. Eric Greitens has signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency in anticipation of storms and flooding in parts southern Missouri. Greitens signed the order Saturday as the National Weather Service issued a flood warnings and watches for much of southeastern Missouri. The order activates the resources of…

MODOT Advises Motorists To Prepare Ahead Of Upcoming Major Construction Projects

St. Louis, MO  (KTRS)  Several major road projects are on the horizion for the region. The Missouri Department of Transportation announced that some of this work will begin next month and will have a significant impact of daily travel. “We have several avenues where drivers can get information about upcoming lane closures and impact in…

Man Murdered In South St. Louis

St. Louis, MO  (KTRS)  A man is dead following a shooting in south St. Louis. Police say the victim was gunned down around 11:30 p.m. Thursday on Morganford and Ellenwood. There’s no word on a motive or of any arrests. The victim’s name hasn’t been released. This brings the St. Louis murder count to at least…

Local Coalition Speaks Out About Healthcare Cuts

St. Louis, MO  (KTRS)  A coalition of local faith, organized labor, and student groups is speaking out against President Donald Trump’s proposed cuts to healthcare. During a Thursday afternoon news conference in the south St. Louis neighborhood of Tower Grove, representatives from these groups voiced their concerns. Cody Burleson, an organizer for Missouri Jobs With…