Missouri Highway Patrol gets first female superintendent
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – The Missouri Highway Patrol has just appointed its first female superintendent in its 85-year history. The News Tribune reports 53-year-old Lt. Col. Sandra Karsten was named the patrol’s 23rd superintendent Wednesday. She will hold the job on an “acting” basis until confirmed by the state Senate. Karsten says she’s been…
Homicide called to investigate Monday night shooting
( KTRS ) Homicide detectives have been called to investigate a late Monday night shooting. Police report that a female victim was found dead in between Union Blvd and Raymond Ave in the Academy neighborhood. The woman’s body was found around 10:20 pm and appears to be the victim of a shooting. No Further details…
Watchdog group that fought Catholic Church faces upheaval
ST. LOUIS (AP) – A victims’ support group that helped force the Roman Catholic Church to confront the problem of child-molesting priests is going through upheaval of its own, including the resignations of two top leaders and a potentially reputation-damaging lawsuit. Barbara Blaine stepped down Friday as president of the Survivors Network of those Abused…
Authorities investigate double shooting in Soulard
( KTRS ) Soulard residents are on edge after a double shooting in the early hours of Monday morning. Police say the the 2 victims, a man and woman, were shot multiple times while sitting in their vehicle near 7th Street and Sydney Ave at around 12:40 am. Both were rushed to hospital for treatment.…
Community Fire Protection District Defies Court Orders In Wrongful Termination Case
St. Louis County, MO (KTRS) The legal battle continues between The Community Fire Protection District and one of its former firefighters. Cindy Schuenke was severely injured after responding to a house fire in north county back in 2006. She fell through a floor of the burning home and became trapped in the basement. She was badly…
Governor Signs Right To Work Legislation
Jefferson City, MO (KTRS) Missouri is now a right to work state. Governor Eric Greitens signed the legislation on Monday morning that bans mandatory union fees. The governor had pledged to sign right to work while on the campaign trail. He and other supporters say it will bring business and jobs to the state. Opponents…
Wash U Lifts Suspension Of Men’s Soccer Team
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) Washington University has lifted its suspension of the men’s soccer team after concluding the squad didn’t violate the school’s sexual harassment policy. The men’s team was suspended in December for what the university said were sexually explicit comments and other inappropriate behavior toward the women’s team. Details haven’t been revealed, but…
