Jennings, MO (KTRS) A suspect is being sought in connection with a robbery at a retail store in Jennings. Police say the male suspect entered the Dollar General Store in the 6400 block of West Florissant at just after 9:30 a.m. Sunday. He then approached the front cash register and demanded money at gunpoint. Police say…
Protesters smash windows in 2nd violent night near St. Louis By JIM SALTER and SUMMER BALLENTINE, Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Protests turned violent for a second night in University City following the acquittal of a white former police officer in the fatal shooting of a black man, as a small group of demonstrators refused…
By JIM SALTER and SUMMER BALLENTINE, Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Noisy demonstrators marched through two malls in an upscale area of suburban St. Louis Saturday to protest the acquittal of a white former St. Louis officer in the shooting of a black man, picking up after a night of mostly peaceful demonstrations that escalated…
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The Latest on acquittal of a white former police officer in the shooting death of a black man in St. Louis (all times local): 1:25 a.m. Ten law enforcement officers have been injured during protests in St. Louis after a judge acquitted a white former police officer in the shooting death…
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The judge who on Friday acquitted a white former St. Louis police officer in the killing of a black man is described as objective and well-respected by prosecutors and defense lawyers alike. St. Louis Circuit Judge Timothy Wilson, who must retire when he turns 70 in December, has ruled both for…
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) Civil unrest has returned to the St. Louis area after a former cop was acquitted of first degree murder in the shooting death of a suspect. St. Louis Circuit Judge Timothy Wilson announced on Friday morning his decision to acquit former St. Louis Police Officer Jason Stockley of first degree murder…
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) Safety precautions are being taken in anticipation of protests following a judge’s ruling in the first degree murder trial of former St. Louis police officer Jason Stockley in the fatal shooting of Anthony Lamar Smith. Officers are working twelve hour shifts and the Governor has the National Guard on standby. The…
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) Missouri Governor Eric Greitens has taken initial steps to to activate the Missouri National Guard ahead of a judge’s ruling in the first-degree murder trial of former St. Louis police officer Jason Stockley. “As Governor, I am committed to protecting everyone’s constitutional right to protest peacefully while also protecting people’s lives, homes,…
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) – A candlelight vigil is planned this weekend to honor missing University of Illinois scholar Yingying Zhang of China. Sunday’s event on the south side of the Illini Union will include remarks from school officials and Zhang’s family. A performer will sing “The Rose” as candles are lit and yellow ribbons will…
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) The Demetrious Johnson Charitable Foundation is reaching out to help the victims of Hurricane Harvey. On Saturday, volunteers will be collecting new or used furniture, clothing, blankets, sheets, pillows, toiletries and home-related accessories to deliver to the Houston area. St. Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson and St. Charles County Executive Steve Stenger…