Harassment claims at Missouri Capitol Inspire Intern Website
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – There’s a new website aimed at providing sexual harassment resources to interns following past allegations of misconduct at Missouri’s Capitol. Advocacy groups on Wednesday announced the website, which has information on students’ rights, preparing for internships and how to identify harassment. The Missouri Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence and…
Suspect Charged in Officer-Involved Shooting that Killed Transgender Woman
ST. LOUIS (KTRS) St. Louis Police say a suspect has been charged in Tuesday morning’s shooting on the northside that involved a city police officer and left a transgender suspect dead. St. Louis Police say the incident happened in the 5400 hundred block of Ridge Avenue. Police say they answered a call about a stabbing and…
Governor Hints At Consequences For Trump Assassination Post
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens says if a state lawmaker who expressed hope on Facebook that President Donald Trump would be assassinated doesn’t resign, steps will be taken to remove her from office. The Republican governor on Wednesday hinted at further action against Sen. Maria Chappelle-Nadal. The St. Louis-area Democrat has…
Governor Stops Execution of Man Convicted in Slaying of Former Post-Dispatch Reporter
Updates previous story: ST. LOUIS (KTRS) Missouri Gov. Greitens has issued a stay of execution of Marcellus Williams, convicted of murder of former Post-Dispatch reporter Lisha Gayle in 1998. The governor appointed a board of inquiry to review Williams’s case in light of recent DNA evidence. The board will be made up of retired Missouri judges.…
MO Lt. Gov. Parsons Moves to Remove Lawmaker from Office, Calls for Another Special Session
JEFFERSON CITY (KTRS) In a letter to legislative leaders, Missouri Lieutenant Governor Mike Parson formally called on members of the Missouri Senate to begin proceedings to remove State Senator Maria Chappelle-Nadal from office, and he called for another special session to do so. The legislature has already met in two special sessions so far this…
MO Lt. Gov. Parsons Wants Lawmaker Removed from Office, Calls for Another Special Session
JEFFERSON CITY (KTRS) In a letter to legislative leaders, Missouri Lieutenant Governor Mike Parson formally called on members of the Missouri Senate to begin proceedings to remove State Senator Maria Chappelle-Nadal from office, and he called for another special session to do so. The legislature has already met in two special sessions so far this…