Senate Celebrates Budget Deal, But Shutdown Still Possible

By ANDREW TAYLOR, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate leaders brokered a long-elusive budget agreement Wednesday that would shower the Pentagon and domestic programs with an extra $300 billion over the next two years. But both Democratic liberals and GOP tea party forces swung against the plan, raising questions about its chances just a day before…

Ceremony Planned To Mark 10th Anniversary Of Deadly Kirkwood City Hall Shooting

Kirkwood, MO  (KTRS)  A remembrance ceremony will be held tonight in observance of the tenth anniversary of the deadly shooting at Kirkwood City Hall. On the night of February 8, 2008, Charlie “Cookie” Thornton barged into a Kirkwood City Council meeting and opened fire. Police Sgt. William “Bill” Biggs , Officer Tom Ballman, Councilwoman Connie Karr,…

Search Operations Being Conducted For Missing Macoupin County Woman

Royal Lakes, IL  (KTRS)  The Major Case Squad is conducting a large scale search and rescue operation today for a missing Macoupin County woman. The search for Denita Hedden will include both land and air operations until dusk. The 37-year-old woman was last seen on her birthday, January 25th. Her disappearance is being called suspicious. Investigators…