Dierberg workers approve new 3 year contract
( KTRS ) Tuesday night union employees with Dierbergs supermarkets overwhelmingly approved a new three-year contract. The vote among members of United Food & Commercial Workers was 520 to 107.  Local 655 began negotiations with Dierbergs and Shop ‘n Save immediately following a revised contract accepted by Schnucks employees last week. Shop ‘n Save workers will…
Missouri man says past crimes shouldn’t factor in trial
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – A Missouri man is asking the state Supreme Court to bar prosecutors from citing past criminal allegations at his upcoming trial on a child sex crime charge because a 2014 constitutional amendment that allows prosecutors to do so wasn’t in effect when the latest alleged crime occurred. Kendrick Tipler pleaded…
Illinois comptroller race in spotlight with budget fight
CHICAGO (AP) – The race for comptroller, usually a low-profile contest coinciding with Illinois’ gubernatorial campaigns, is in the spotlight during a presidential year with a big money special election offering Democrats an unusual chance to oust Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner’s hand-picked candidate. The office that controls Illinois’ checkbook is open mid-term because incumbent Leslie…
Suspect wanted after chase that killed Chester,IL officer arrested
( KTRS ) A man wanted in connection with a high speed chase that left one officer dead has been arrested. The Illinois State Police report that 34 yr old Jason Michael Stoker was apprehended late Tuesday afternoon in St. Louis. 22-year-old Officer James Brockmeyer of the Chester Police Department died on October 28th after…
Two shot and killed in Bevo Mill neighborhood by homeowner
( KTRS ) Two people were shot and killed in south St. Louis Tuesday afternoon, but police say they may be justifiable homicides. Police say that the 73-year-old, Bevo Mill homeowner, was in the garage when two men started to break in. Investigators say the suspects were armed and wanted to steal the man’s truck.…
Berkeley Police ask for help to find missing woman
(KTRS) – The Berkeley Police Department is asking for help to find a missing 25-year-old woman. Monica Sykes family says she left her home October 27 and did not take any identification with her. They say she has not called or texted in days. Sykes is described as a black female, around five feet tall…
Woman Killed In Hit & Run Accident, Man Injured Who Tried To Help
St. Louis, MO Â (KTRS) Â Â A woman is dead after a hit and run accident in north St. Louis and a man who tried to help her was hit by a second vehicle. Police say this the woman was crossing at North Broadway and Christian Avenue around 1:30 a.m. Tuesday. That’s when a speeding vehicle hit…
Dine Out Event Being Held Today To Benefit Officer Snyder Family
St. Louis. MO Â (KTRS) Â The community continues to reach out to help the family of a fallen St. Louis County police officer. Dozens of restaurants on both sides of the river are participating in a Dine Out event today, where the proceeds will go to the Officer Blake Snyder family. Officer Snyder was fatally shot…