Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders has told a St. Louis crowd that the “energy and excitement” of his supporters make him the Democrat most likely to defeat President Donald Trump in November. Sanders spoke Monday to hundreds of supporters inside a downtown theater a day before voters in Missouri and five other states go to the…
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) Congressman Lacy Clay is calling for Democrats to unite. That was his message at Sunday night’s St. Louis City Democratic Central Committee gala in downtown St. Louis. Clay delivered the keynote speech before a crowd at St. Louis Union Station. “Regardless of who wins our nomination, I will do everything in…
San Francisco, CA (AP) — Gov. Gavin Newsom and the mayor of Oakland are seeking to reassure the public that none of the passengers from a ship with at least 21 cases of the new coronavirus will be released into the public before undergoing a 14-day quarantine. The Grand Princess carrying more than 3,500 people…
GLEN CARBON, IL (AP) The Belleville News-Democrat says the Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois are selling four camps for $3.4 million and closing them by year’s end. The move, announced last month, has prompted complaints from Girl Scouts and their leaders. They say the camps are ideal places to try outdoor activities like archery hard…
Washington D.C. (AP) — President Donald Trump is expected to sign an $8.3 billion measure to help tackle the coronavirus outbreak. The legislation would provide federal public health agencies money for vaccines, tests and potential treatments, and help state and local governments prepare for and respond to the threat. The money would pay for a…
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) Three area pawn shop employees are facing charges related to the illegal sale of firearms. According to the U.S. Attorney’s office, 31-year-old Carlos Jones, 36-year-old Robert Thornton, and 44-year-old Steven Johnson – all worked at Piazza Jewelry and Pawn located in the 10-thousand block of Page. 170 guns used in crimes…
Hong Kong (AP) — Pet cats and dogs cannot pass the new coronavirus to humans, but they can test positive for low levels of the pathogen if they catch it from their owner. That’s the conclusion of Hong Kong agricultural officials and other experts after a dog in quarantine tested weak positive for the virus…
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) Following the success of their first 2 home games, the St. Louis Battlehawks say they will be opening additional seats. The team will be on the road for weeks 5 and 6, but will open seats in the upper bowl for week 7 when they face the Los Angeles Wildcats on…
Cookeville, TN (AP) — In the Tennessee community hardest hit by devastating tornadoes, the few houses still standing have become beacons of hope. One of those belongs to Amy and Darrell Jennings. The Jennings have welcomed friends and neighbors into their house in Putnam County and are trying to help survivors recover some of their…
Jefferson City, MO (AP) — The top Democrat in the Missouri state Senate is resigning from leadership to give her successor time to transition. Suburban St. Louis Sen. Gina Walsh on Tuesday announced she’s giving up her position as the Senate’s Democratic minority leader. This is Walsh’s last session as a lawmaker. She’s barred by…