Missouri proposal would end tax break for seniors, disabled
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri lawmakers are considering repealing a tax break for low-income seniors and disabled residents who live in rental housing. The bill debated in a Wednesday House hearing would set aside savings for other services for low-income seniors and those with disabilities. The proposal comes amid a budget crunch that led…
Homicide detectives called to shooting in Walnut Park West neighborhood
( KTRS ) Homicide detectives are investigating a double shooting Wednesday night. Police say the shooting happened in the 5700 block of Acme just after 10:30pm last night. One female victim was shot in the leg and taken to hospital. Another victim, a male, was also shot. Police only say that he remained at the…
Commission approves Ameren rate increase
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – The Missouri Public Service Commission has approved an agreement to increase Ameren Missouri’s annual electric operating revenues by about $92 million. The commission said in a news release Wednesday the agreement will take effect on April 1. The commission staff estimated a typical residential customer’s monthly bill will increase by…
Missouri House votes to block St. Louis minimum wage hike
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri House members have voted in favor of undoing a recent court decision allowing St. Louis to raise its minimum wage. The GOP-led House in a voice vote Wednesday gave initial approval to the bill, which would block cities from adopting higher minimum wages than Missouri’s. The bill needs another…
Lyda Krewson Wins Democratic Nomination In St. Louis Mayor’s Race
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) Lyda Krewson could become St. Louis’ first new mayor since 2001 and St. Louis’ first female mayor. During Tuesday’s Primary Election, the alderwoman from St. Louis’ 28th Ward won the Democratic nomination, beating out six other candidates. During her victory speech, Krewson said she was humbled to win in a field…