JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson is sending National Guard troops to Washington, D.C. to help with security leading up to the presidential inauguration. A spokeswoman for the governor didn’t specify how many troops Missouri is sending. Officials say the number of National Guard troops coming to Washington from across the country…
CLAYTON, Mo. (AP) — The head of a St. Louis County police diversity unit who was admonished for speaking to the media about a county dispatcher who used a racial slur over a police radio says he plans to resign the post. Lt. Keith Wildhaber complained to KSDK-TV on Sunday about the “systemic racism and…
(AP) — Missouri is opening up COVID-19 vaccines to public safety workers and more health care workers. Missouri on Thursday activated its next stage of the vaccine rollout. The latest phase includes police, firefighters and other law enforcement officials. It also includes administrators and other health care staffers who weren’t previously eligible to be vaccinated.…
O’FALLON, Mo. (AP) — Facing waning support from longtime backers and donors in the wake of the attack at the U.S. Capitol last week, Republican Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley has defended himself in a newspaper column, accusing the media and the “Washington establishment” of deceiving Americans into calling him an “insurrectionist.” Hawley’s column appeared in…
(AP) — Several more companies have suspended campaign contributions to Sen. Josh Hawley in the wake of last week’s attack at the U.S. Capitol, and a political action committee of Republicans opposed to President Donald Trump is pressuring remaining Missouri donors to abandon the GOP senator. Cerner Corp., Ameren Corp., Edward Jones and the law…
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri House now is allowing members of the public to weigh in virtually on proposed bills in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The new rule is one of several approved by the Republican-led House on Tuesday as lawmakers begin their annual session under the cloud of COVID-19. Video or telephone…
(AP) — St. Louis County police are investigating vandalism that damaged churches, non-profits and businesses in the town of Jennings. Police spokesman Benjamin Granda says the first incident was at Noah’s Ark Church on Dec. 10, and the second was at Calvary West Missionary Baptist Church nine days later. Six other buildings were targeted on…
ST. LOUIS (KTRS) – A popular St. Louis eatery is getting more national recognition. Gioia’s Deli’s famous hot salami sandwich was named Missouri’s best sandwich by Food and Wine magazine for its “Best Sandwiches in Every State list.” Gioia’s owner Alex Donley said, “It is such an honor to be featured in Food and Wine…
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson is promising to “preserve the American dream” as he begins a new term in office. The Republican governor took the oath of office at midday Monday on the grounds of the newly refurbished Capitol. In his prepared remarks, Parson says he will care for everyone from…
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Several hundred protesters gathered in downtown St. Louis to call on Republican Sen. Josh Hawley to resign over his continued rejection of Democrat Joe Biden’s election victory — even after the riot at the U.S. Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump. Those at the Saturday demonstration chanted “No Hawley. No…