Cahokia, IL (KTRS) The Major Case Squad is investigating after three teens were shot in the metro-east. Investigators say the victims were gunned down around 7:30 p.m. Monday on Westwood Road in Cahokia. One of the victims, 15-year-old Traenez Brown Jr, died of his injuries. The two other victims are in critical condition. There’s no word…
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois officials say fireworks-related injuries are becoming a growing danger on Independence Day despite the state’s ban on most consumer fireworks. At least 2,000 people statewide have been injured by fireworks over the last decade, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. That number includes a record 349 people hurt by…
ST. LOUIS (KTRS) The newly renovated Gateway Archgrounds is set to reopen after a $380 million overhaul, the largest public-private partnership in National Park Service history. In addition to the 103,000 square foot museum, will see a renovated entry, gift shop, classroom, and cafe serving local fare when it opens July 3. The firm, EarthCam, has…
Spanish Lake, MO (KTRS) A 14-year-old girl is hospitalized after an overnight shooting in north county. Police say the victim was shot at just before 1:30 a.m. Monday at a Spanish Lake apartment complex on Rosado Drive. A teen suspect was taken into custody. There’s no word on a motive. The victim is said to be…
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) After 4 years in Forest Park, Fair St. Louis will return to the newly renovated Gateway Arch National Park this week. The 103,000 square foot museum is complete and scheduled to re-open Tuesday. The fair begins on Wednesday, July 4th and will return on Friday July 6th and Saturday July 7th.…
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — While opioid related deaths continue to increase in Missouri, the growth rate is slowing down, according to a new report. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services found that there was a 4.7 percent increase in opioid deaths from 2016 to 2017, the Columbia Missourian reported. That rate is much…
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) It’s another day of extreme heat. The National Weather Service has extended the excessive heat warning until 7 p.m. Sunday. This means temperatures will reach into the mid to upper 90’s with heat index values over 100 degrees. Health experts are warning of the risks of heat related illnesses. It’s advised…
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri residents should be on the lookout for diseases caused by mosquito, flea and tick bites, according to a recent report. The 12-year study by the Centers for Disease Control found that bug-borne diseases have more than tripled across the U.S. from 2004 to 2016, the Columbia Daily Tribune reported .…
By JIM SALTER , Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — The operator of a suburban St. Louis landfill where an underground fire smolders near a Cold War-era nuclear waste will pay $16 million to settle a lawsuit with the state of Missouri. The settlement announced Friday ends five years of litigation between the Missouri attorney…
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) The dangerous heat continues in the St. Louis area with thousands still without power following the powerful storms Thursday night. St. Louis County has set up a 24 hour cooling center at the North County Recreation Complex at 2577 Redman Avenue (63136). It will remain operational around the clock as long…