KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) The child who died at a Kansas City, Kansas, water park has been identified as the son of a state lawmaker. Authorities did not immediately identify the boy who died at Schlitterbahn Waterpark on Sunday, but Kansas state Rep. Scott Schwab and his wife released a statement saying it was their…
Ferguson, MO (KTRS) Several events were held over the weekend to mark the upcoming 2nd anniversary of the fatal police shooting of Michael Brown. This included the annual Michael Brown Justice Walk on Saturday morning. The walk began at Canfield Green Apartments, where the 18-year-old was fatally shot during a confrontation with then Ferguson Police…
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Attorney General Chris Koster has scored a major endorsement, becoming the first Democratic statewide candidate to win the backing of the Missouri Farm Bureau. Members of the Farm Bureau’s political action committee voted to endorse Koster’s gubernatorial campaign Friday after also listening to a presentation from Republican nominee Eric Greitens.…
CHICAGO (AP) – Gov. Bruce Rauner has signed a measure expanding an Illinois law that lets 17-year-olds vote in a primary if they’re 18 by the general election. The new plan now allows 17-year-olds to participate in more primaries for local offices, like for mayor, if they’re 18 by the general contest. They’ll also be…
Shirley Babashoff swam anchor on one of the most famous races in Olympic history. Her new book discusses her career in the pool, and defeating a most certainly doped up East German team.
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Jefferson City, MO (AP) Attorney General Chris Koster has scored a major endorsement, becoming the first Democratic statewide candidate to win the backing of the Missouri Farm Bureau. Members of the Farm Bureau’s political action committee voted to endorse Koster’s gubernatorial campaign Friday after also listening to a presentation from Republican nominee Eric Greitens. The…
Ballwin, MO (KTRS) The community continues to reach out to support a Ballwin police officer who was shot in the line of duty. A barbecue fundraiser will be held Saturday at Clancy’s Irish Pub (930 Kehrs Mill Road, Ballwin,MO 63011) to benefit Officer Mike Flamion. The event runs from noon until 9 p.m. The event includes:…
Ferguson, MO (KTRS) Several events are planned to mark the two-year-anniversary of the fatal police shooting of Michael Brown. The Michael Brown Chosen for Change Foundation is hosting the events for the memorial weekend. The Youth Art Exhibit and reception will kick off the observance at 4 p.m. at Greater St. Mark Church in north…