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…
