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…
( 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.…
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Illinois Senate leaders are hoping to move swiftly on their pledge to advance a state-budget compromise by month’s end. The Democratic-controlled chamber has assigned 13 pieces of legislation for committee hearings that aim to break the two-year budget deadlock between legislative Democrats and Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner. The proposals include an…
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) The Missouri Highway Patrol is urging motorists to stay off of the roads if possible during the ice storm. The icy conditions have caused dangerous driving conditions, resulting in numerous accidents throughout the state. The Patrol reminds those who do have to travel to exercise extreme caution. This includes reducing speed…
Fertus, MO (KTRS) The weather is to blame for a traffic fatality in Festus. The Missouri Highway Patrol reports that a 33-year-old Crystal City woman was killed Friday morning after crashing her vehicle along northbound 55 near 61. Corporal Justin Wheatley says speed played a factor in this crash. “Unfortunately she lost control of the…
