Juvenile dies in fatal two car crash
( KTRS ) First responders say a juvenile died in the early hours of this morning in a fatal accident. Police say a two vehicle accident happened around 12:40 am Monday morning, near Union and Wabada. The juvenile, whose age and named has not been released, was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the…
Police say a man died Sunday night after shooting himself in the leg
( KTRS ) Authorities say a man died Sunday night after accidentally shooting himself in the leg. The shooting happened around 8pm in the 1300 block of South Grand. Police were initially called for shooting, but have now classed the incident as an accidental injury. At this time no further details have been released. The…
Missouri State player shot, killed during Las Vegas dispute
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) – Missouri State University’s football community is mourning the loss of one of its players killed in a shooting in his hometown of Las Vegas. Las Vegas police say 18-year-old Richard Nelson was intervening in a dispute involving several women outside a home Saturday night when a man fired multiple shots, killing…
Rideshare regulations speed through Missouri House
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft are hoping to expand services to Missouri customers under proposed statewide regulations for the app-based companies. The proposal requires background checks for drivers, vehicle inspections and includes a rider nondiscrimination policy. The bill has largely drawn bipartisan support, but some are concerned that…
Police investigating after 15 yr old is shot in the leg
( KTRS ) Police are looking for the suspect that shot a 15 yr boy in the leg Sunday. Authorities report the shooting happened near the intersection of MLK drive and Kingshighway just before 1pm. The victim, a teen boy, was rushed to hospital in serious but stable condition. The victims identity hasn’t been released.…