(KTRS) – A trio of suspects are in custody after leading police on a chase that started in Missouri, but ended in Illinois. The incident began around 9:30 when Velda City police encountered suspected car thieves. The suspects led police on a chase on Interstate 70. 50 minutes later, police found the suspects’ vehicle empty,…
Maryland Heights, MO (KTRS) Maryland Heights’ top cops are off the job following complaints of an unfair work environment. On Thursday, city leaders placed on paid administrative leave while an in-depth review is conducted on the police department. “Chief Carson and Deputy Chief Delia have been placed on paid administrative leave to ensure a balanced…
Pamela Hupp, the woman accused of murder in a bizzare case, has been released from a hospital and booked into jail in St. Charles County. Hupp was arrested in the death of 33 yr old Louis R. Gumpenberger, a week after fatally shooting him at her O’Fallon home in what she told police was as…
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri’s former Republican U.S. Sen. John Danforth is endorsing GOP candidate Eric Greitens for governor. Danforth on Thursday touted Greitens’ service as a Navy SEAL officer, as well as his humanitarian work and his leadership at a nonprofit that’s aimed at helping veterans. Greitens’ opponent is Democratic Attorney General Chris Koster.…
( KTRS ) A judge has blocked the Missouri state public defender director from appointing Gov. Jay Nixon as a Public Defender. Cole County Circuit Judge Patricia Joyce says only courts can appoint defenders. Public Defender System Director Michael Barrett appointed Gov. Nixon to the case in protest of what he says is inadequate funding…
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – A Missouri audit says there’s a nearly $600 million backlog of deferred maintenance on state buildings because of inadequate funding. State Auditor Nicole Galloway said Thursday that years of funding shortfalls also meant state-owned offices and other buildings have not been inspected regularly. Galloway pointed to funding restrictions by Gov. Jay Nixon…
