JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens says he won’t let a “personal mistake” of an extramarital affair deter him from his work as governor. The Republican governor posted a statement Tuesday on his Facebook page as at least five Republican lawmakers called on him to resign. Greitens first acknowledged being “unfaithful” to…
St. Louis, MO (KTRS)  Former St. Louis Blues owner Mike Shanahan has died. Shanahan passed away on Monday at the age of 78. A cause of death hasn’t been released. Blues Chairman Tom Stillman released the following statement regarding Shanahan’s passing: “The St. Louis Blues organization is saddened to learn of the passing of former Blues…
St. Louis, MOÂ (KTRS)Â The dangerous cold has prompted dozens of school closings in the region. The following schools have canceled classes for Tuesday, January 16th, ALEX Recovery School Desloge | CLOSED Althoff Catholic HS | CLOSED Alton Catholic Children’s Home | CLOSED Alton Dist. 11 | CLOSED Arcadia Valley R 2 | CLOSED Arch…
Foristell, MO (KTRS) One person is dead and seven were injured in a two car crash in St. Charles County. The crash happened at just after 7:30 a.m. Monday on eastbound I-70 near Foristell. Police say a driver in the westbound lanes lost control crossed through the median into oncoming traffic and hit another car.…
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens is delaying a planned tour to talk about his tax change proposals after admitting to having an extramarital affair. The Republican governor’s spokesman, Parker Briden, said Monday that Greitens will still unveil his policy goals this week, but that he’s delaying a promotional tour. Greitens acknowledged…
St. Louis, MO Â (KTRS) Â The latest round of winter weather is to blame for numerous accidents during the Monday morning commute. MODOT officials report that it had limited staff over the weekend in preparation of the storm. MODOT said they weren’t fully staffed until 3 a.m.. Meanwhile, the dropping temperatures are could cause re-freezing on…
Foristell, MO Â (KTRS) Â One person is dead and several are injured following a crash on I-70 in Foristell. Authorities say the crash happened around 8 a.m. Monday on eastbound I-70 near Routes T/W. There’s no word on the conditions of the surviving victims. This stretch of the interstate is closed.
St. Louis, MOÂ (KTRS)Â The St. Louis area is bracing for more winter weather. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the St. Louis area from 9 p.m. Sunday until noon on Monday. Up to two inches of snow is in the forecast followed by dangerously low wind chills. Anyone in…
By SARA BURNETT, Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Few people running for public office have been more personally affected by gun violence than Chris Kennedy, who was a child when his father and uncle, Sen. Robert Kennedy and President John F. Kennedy, were assassinated. Now the 54-year-old Democrat has made the issue a centerpiece of his…
By MICHAEL BALSAMO, Associated Press MONTECITO, Calif. (AP) — Parishioners prayed Sunday for those killed and for families still searching for missing relatives in a Southern California community ravaged by mudslides, and authorities announced another body had been found, increasing the death toll to 20. The body of 30-year-old Pinit Sutthithepa was discovered Saturday afternoon. His…