ST. LOUIS (KTRS) — Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for a former St. Louis middle school principal accused of hiring a friend to kill his pregnant girlfriend. The St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s office filed papers on Thursday seeking the death penalty against both 34-year-old Cornelius Green and the alleged hitman, Phillip Cutler. Jocelyn Peters…
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Gov. Bruce Rauner has congratulated the Illinois General Assembly for adopting anti-sexual harassment protections. But the Republican took a shot Tuesday at Democrats who control the General Assembly. In a statement he says his office has a harassment-free code that’s enforced. He says the Legislature “finally moved to protect its members…
Normandy, MO (KTRS) The north county community of Normandy is placing new restrictions for pet owners. The Normandy City Council approved a measure which limits how many pets residents can have in their homes. Under the measure, Normandy residents can have up to three dogs or a combination of up to four dogs and cats. Residents…
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) Police are investigating after a child discovered a body while walking to school in north St. Louis. Investigators say the 10-year-old boy discovered the body of the male victim Wednesday morning in the 4700 block of North 20th Street. The victim had been shot to death. His name hasn’t been released.…
ST. CHARLES, Mo. (AP) — Attorneys for a St. Charles County woman accused of fatally shooting a man to shift attention away from herself in another murder case are seeking a delay her first-degree murder trial. Pamela Hupp is scheduled for trial in April. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that her lawyers say prosecutors have…
By JOSEPH PISANI, AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Panera Bread said founder Ron Shaich is stepping down as CEO and the company will buy Au Bon Pain — bringing together two chains Shaich helped build. The companies did not disclose on Wednesday how much Panera was paying for Au Bon Pain. Shaich will be…
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) One person is dead, four are injured, including two children, following multiple shootings in north St. Louis. Police say a 14-year-old girl was shot in the arm around 4:30 p.m. Tuesday afternoon in the 1400 block of O’Fallon Street. She is listed in stable condition. At just after 8 p.m. Tuesday,…
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) St. Louis Police and firefighters will soon see a pay raise after voters approved Proposition P. The measure passed with roughly 60% of the vote during Tuesday’s Special Election. Mayor Lyda Krewson said she appreciates the support from the voters on this ballot issue, “I’m so thrilled that the voters of the…
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A St. Louis man is charged with child endangerment after police say he was drag racing with his 2-year-old son in the car and the boy was badly injured when the vehicle crashed. Thirty-year-old Nathaniel Robinson was charged Monday in connection to the May incident. Police say Robinson was racing about…
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) St. Louis voters are heading to the polls today to decide on Proposition P. This is a half-cent sales tax to give police and firefighters a raise. Supporters claim the measure will allow the city to retain and recruit more police officers. If it doesn’t pass, they also claim officers will leave…