Missouri says reporter doesn’t have right to see executions
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri says the U.S. Constitution doesn’t guarantee a reporter or anyone else a right to see executions. The state is pressing a federal judge to throw out Buzzfeed News reporter Christopher McDaniel’s lawsuit over Missouri’s decision to exclude him from witnessing executions. Missouri also says in court documents last week…
Early voting expands in Illinois
(KTRS) – Early voting is expanding today in Illinois. The advance voting actually started September 29, but that was limited to facilities like a county board of elections. Starting Monday permanent polling stations have been opened across the state. Voters should cast their ballot in the county where they live. Residents can still register through…
TD Ameritrade Buying Scottrade Financial Services
Town & Country, MO (KTRS) TD Ameritrade is buying rival Scottrade Financial Services. TD Ameritrade announced Monday morning that it’s acquiring the Town and Country based company in a $4-billion deal. As part of the deal, TD will buy Scottrade Bank from Scottrade Financial Services for $1.3 billion. “For more than 40 years, TD…
Greitens will ‘absolutely’ accept outcome of election
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Republican candidate for Missouri governor Eric Greitens will accept the outcome of the election despite GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump’s refusal to say he’ll do the same. Greitens’ campaign manager, Austin Chambers, told The Associated Press at a Jefferson City campaign event Friday that the gubernatorial candidate “absolutely” will accept…
Race in GOP-friendly Missouri could determine Senate control
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The clamor for change that’s fueling Donald Trump’s presidential campaign may help a little-known Democrat upset a powerful Republican senator in red-state Missouri on Election Day. And with just a few competitive Senate races around the country, the outcome in Missouri could help determine which party controls the Senate. The…