By SUMMER BALLENTINE , Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri lawmakers passed several items on Gov. Eric Greitens’ list of priorities this year, even as legislative leaders called for his resignation and prepared for a special session to consider impeaching him. But top lawmakers said they didn’t pay much attention to Greitens’ agenda…
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Hazelwood police officer Craig Tudor was fighting for his life in an ambulance after a rollover crash in his police cruiser when he asked his friend to hold his hand. Tudor didn’t realize that Kevin Marshall already was. Marshall, a Hazelwood firefighter, had pulled Tudor from the wreckage moments before. He…
Jefferson City, MO (KTRS) The Missouri Highway Patrol is out in full force for the Memorial Holiday Weekend. Troopers will be on the lookout for motorists exceeding the speed limit, seat belt violations, and impaired drivers. The annual Operation C.A.R.E. (Crash Awareness Reduction Effort) is aimed at keeping roadways and waterway safe. “Troopers will be…
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…