St, Louis, MO (KTRS) The region is experiencing dangerous heat. The National Weather Service issued an excessive heat warning through 8 p.m. Monday. Temperatures in the mid to the upper 90’s are in the forecast with heat index values of up to 110 degree. Health experts warn of heat related illness as a result of…
By MELISSA DANIELS , Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Sen. John McCain’s legacy was thrust into focus nearly one year ago when he announced his brain cancer diagnosis. The six-term Senator and decorated Vietnam War veteran is now fighting the illness from his beloved Arizona, and filling the role of one of the few Congressional…
Lincoln County, MO (KTRS) The Major Case Squad is investigating after a person was found inside of a burning car in Lincoln County. Police say the victim was discovered in a vehicle fire near 100 Frenchman’s Bluff Lane in Troy at around 3:15 a.m. Saturday. The victim hasn’t been identified. Anyone with any information is…
By STEVE PEOPLES , Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The push toward immigration votes in the House is intensifying the divide among Republicans on one of the party’s most animating issues and fueling concerns that a voter backlash could cost the GOP control of the House in November. To many conservatives, the compromise immigration…
TROY, Mo. (AP) — Remains found along Highway 61 in Lincoln County have been identified as those of a missing man who was suffering from dementia. Authorities say identification found in a wallet helped police identify the man as 55-year-old Archie Lee Weaver of Troy. His decomposed body was discovered Thursday near Troy in Lincoln…
By COLLEEN LONG , Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly 2,000 children have been separated from their families at the U.S. border over a six-week period during a crackdown on illegal entries, according to Department of Homeland Security figures obtained Friday by The Associated Press. The figures show that 1,995 minors were separated from 1,940…
ST. LOUIS (KTRS) St. Louis County Police have arrested three of six suspects involved in an assault on a MetroL ink train Monday, June 11. Police say the victim, Jeremy Davis, was taking a westbound train when the six suspects approached him and assaulted him, kicking and punching him. The assault took place between the Rock…
By JONATHAN LEMIRE and ERIC TUCKER , Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A Justice Department watchdog report has turned into Washington’s latest Rorschach test. President Donald Trump and his critics are cherry-picking its findings to either discredit or defend investigators conducting a probe into the White House. The 500-page report offered a nuanced conclusion about…
Baseball fans are paying their final respects as Cardinal Legend Red Schoendienst was laid to rest Friday. The mood was somber as a hearse and four black limousines arrived outside the Cathedral Basilica in midtown St. Louis. Albert Fred Schoendienst , also known as “Red” or “Mr. Cardinal”…
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) Funeral Services are underway for Red Schoendienst at the Cathedral Basilica in the Central West End. Eight-time gold glove Cardinals’ catcher Yadier Molina is one of many current and retired Cardinals to attend and pay respects.