Minneapolis, MN (AP) Authorities say it could take days or even weeks before the public learns the cause of Prince’s death. An autopsy is scheduled for Friday morning, a day after the 57-year-old music superstar was found dead at his studio compound in suburban Minneapolis. A spokeswoman for the Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office says the…
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…
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) 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…
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…
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…
