Steve Bannon Speaks In St. Louis
ST. LOUIS – President Donald Trump’s former chief strategist Steve Bannon says conservatives needn’t worry about Democrats but instead what he calls the “corrupt and incompetent Republican establishment.” Bannon spoke Sunday to about 400 people at a rally inside a St. Louis hotel. It was hosted by Phyllis Schlafly Eagles, a spinoff of the conservative…
Moonlight Ramble Canceled For A Third Time
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) Moonlight Ramble is once again being canceled. The annual event was scheduled for this Saturday. In a released statement, organizers said “We are committed to continuing this great St. Louis tradition, but we are being encouraged by City leaders to delay the event to ensure that we can provide a safe environment…
Former LU Wrestler Sentenced In HIV Case
ST. LOUIS (AP) – A Lindenwood University wrestler has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for infecting another man with HIV and endangering four other sexual partners. Twenty-five-year-old Michael Johnson was sentenced Thursday after reaching a plea deal. He initially was ordered to serve 30 years after a 2015 conviction for recklessly infecting another with…
Protest Rally Planned In St. Louis For “White Allies”
By JIM SALTER, Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Another protest is planned for Thursday evening in St. Louis, but this time, the demonstrators are expected to be largely white. Organizers have called a “White Allies Only” rally for 6:30 p.m. at Kiener Plaza in downtown St. Louis. The demonstration is the latest of several since…
Pattonville High School Students Staged Walk Out Over Racial Issues
St. Louis County, MO (KTRS) Student demonstrations at Pattonville High School over racism is causing controversy. The latest demonstration was held Thursday morning, where a group of students held a school approved walk out. Parent Paul Berry the Third said he’s not against demonstrations, but not during school time. He also said it puts pressure…
Police Searching For Missing St. Louis Boy
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) Police are looking for a missing 10-year-old boy. On Wednesday, the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children released a statement that they are helping the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department take calls to find Tyron Pembrook-Hagood, who was last seen on September 15th. Authorities say he may be in the…
Police Investigating Anthony Smith Graffiti On Law Enforcement Memorial
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Police are trying to find whoever spray-painted a message calling for justice for a black man killed by a St. Louis police officer on the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Memorial outside the state Capitol. The state Department of Justice issued a news release Wednesday saying someone spray-painted “#Justice4AnthonySmith” on the memorial Saturday.…
Clayton Issues Travel Advisory Ahead Of Planned Protest
Clayton, MO (KTRS) Clayton city officials have issued a travel advisory ahead of the planned protest in Shaw Park. The following message is posted on Clayton’s website: Regarding Activities at Shaw Park and the Center of Clayton Publish Date:09/20/2017 Based on an expected demonstration at 5:00 pm at Shaw Park which may impact access and…