Missouri on Track to Become ‘Model Employer State’ for Individuals with Disabilities

St. Louis, MO (KTRS) Missouri is on Track to Become a ‘Model Employer State’ for individuals living with disabilities. Governor Mike Parson announced Thursday that Missouri has been selected for a mentorship program through the U.S. Department of Labor to help achieve this goal. The Governor made the announcement during his visit to Paraquad, the leading…

Chief Hayden Speaks Out Over Prosecutor’s Accusations In Officer’s Death

St. Louis, MO (KTRS)  St. Louis Police Chief John Hayden had some harsh words for St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner. During a Thursday afternoon press conference at St. Louis Police Headquarters, Hayden responded to Gardner’s accusations on the police investigation of the shooting death of St. Louis Police Officer Katlyn Alix. “Let it be crystal…

Xi’s Tough Talk on Taiwan Backfires, as Tsai Support Surges

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Chinese President Xi Jinping sought to push Taiwanese closer to unification with a new year speech mixing carrots and sticks. That hasn’t panned out. Instead, his independence-leaning Taiwanese counterpart, Tsai Ing-wen, has enjoyed a surge in support following a brutal drubbing of her political party in local elections last year, according…