SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – A commission created by Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner recommends reducing prison populations with a focus on treatment, curbing racial bias and emphasizing rehabilitation with punishment. The Criminal Justice Reform Commission made 13 recommendations in its final report delivered to Rauner on Tuesday. The commission suggests increasing post-prison services in communities with…
( KTRS ) Police report that a man was shot late Tuesday night. The victim was shot once in the leg around 10:30pm on N. Kingshighway Blvd. The exact location hasn’t been released at this time. The man was taken to an area hospital and and listed in stable condition.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – The rideshare service Uber says it gave more than 1,000 free rides in Jefferson City as a part of Missouri’s inauguration day. Uber spokesman Bobby Kellman told The Associated Press on Tuesday that the company provided free rides from Monday through early Tuesday morning. Newly elected statewide officials, lawmakers and…
ST. LOUIS (AP) – A passenger in a stolen SUV that crashed while fleeing from St. Louis police is charged with murder in the driver’s death. The driver, 21-year-old Davion Henderson, was fatally shot by police Monday. But the circuit attorney’s office on Tuesday charged 23-year-old Javonn Nettles with second-degree murder, alleging that as a…
( KTRS ) Police say a person has been rushed to the hospital after being shot in the eye. The victim was reportedly shot just before 10:30 Tuesday night in the 3700 block of Taft Ave. At this time the victims identity or current condition is unknown. No further details have been released.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri lawmakers are putting a right-to-work measure on a fast-track to passage with support from a new Republican governor. House members within days of the session’s January start held a Tuesday committee hearing on right-to-work bills barring mandatory union fees. A Senate hearing is scheduled for Wednesday. Missouri’s Republican-led Legislature…
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) St. Louis Public Schools is making the grade. On Tuesday morning, the Missouri State Board of Education voted unanimously to grant full accreditation to the district. This was followed by a late afternoon news conference by school and city leaders at the SLPS Administrative Offices Building. During a news conference, Superintendent Dr.…
Davion Henderson, 21, of Hazelwood, was shot and killed by St. Louis Metro Police after they say he pointed a firearm at them. Henderson was in an SUV that was reported stolen with two other men, ages 23 and 16. Chief Sam Dotson says the vehicle fled from the officers at a high rate of…
The State Board of Education has voted unanimously to classify St. Louis Public Schools as fully accredited, effective immediately. According to the department, staff outlined the district’s student growth in academics as well as stability in leadership and finances. “This is an opportunity to celebrate really great things in the district,” State Board President Charlie…
St. Charles, MO (KTRS) A firefighter is recovering after being injured in a two-alarm fire in St. Charles. Firefighters responded to a burning building on First Capitol Drive late Monday night. The fire spread to the building next door. Fire officials say a firefighter was searching one of the buildings for victims, when something…