McDonald’s US Sales Up For Third Straight Quarter
Oakbrook, IL  (KTRS)  McDonald’s US sales continue to rise as the chain fights to win back customers. The Illinois-based company reports that sales rose 5.4 percent at established U.S. locations in the first quarter, marking the third straight increase. Global sales rose 6.2 percent at established locations. For the quarter ended March 31, McDonald’s Corp. earned…
Faith Leaders, Activists Seek Answers In Fatal Police Shooting In North City
St. Louis, MO Â (KTRS) Â Faith leaders and protesters are calling for answers in the wake of a fatal police shooting in north St. Louis. Dozens faith leaders and activists gathered Thursday morning for a prayer vigil to remember 15-year-old Jorevis Scruggs. This was followed by a protest Thursday night. Police say Scruggs was shot by…
Illinois lawmakers work on a $600M lifeline for colleges
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – A temporary funding fix for financially struggling Illinois colleges and universities is in limbo because lawmakers delayed a vote on a rare bipartisan measure that would send them $600 million. Republican House Leader Jim Durkin told lawmakers Gov. Bruce Rauner will sign the bill if it gets to him. The House…
Missouri senators get subpoena deal with Planned Parenthood
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri senators say they have reached an agreement with a regional Planned Parenthood executive to avoid contempt proceedings. Sen. Kurt Schaefer said Thursday that Planned Parenthood’s attorney has agreed to release documents on fetal tissue disposal that a Senate committee subpoenaed in November. The Senate voted last week to summon…
Missouri budget boost education funds, cuts Planned Parenthoods
( KTRS ) The Missouri Legislature has passed a budget that boosts education funding and cuts off state money for Planned Parenthood. The approved $27 billion spending plan approved now goes to Gov. Jay Nixon. It would take effect July 1. It adds $71 million to the nearly $3.3 billion of existing basic aid for…
Medical marijuana bill fails in Missouri House
( KTRS ) The Missouri House has rejected a proposal to legalize medical marijuana. The legislation failed on a 66-87 vote Thursday after lawmakers scaled it back to only permit cancer patients in hospice to use the drug. Some supporters of expanding access to marijuana said they could not support such a limited measure. Other…
Tampon-tax repeal, birth control access bills get initial OK
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Illinois lawmakers are advancing proposals that would make feminine hygiene products and contraception more affordable for women. The Senate overwhelmingly approved a measure on Thursday that would exempt feminine hygiene products from the state sales tax. The plan heading to the House is a part of a national movement to eliminate…