St. Clair County, IL (KTRS) St. Clair County wants more time to challenge a federal spy agency’s preliminary decision to remain in St. Louis rather than relocate. Last week the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency announced its plan to build its new western regional headquarters in north St. Louis rather than move to a site near Scott…
Berkeley, MO (KTRS) Police need the public’s help in finding a person of interest in connection with two suspicious deaths in Berkeley. Investigators say firefighters found the bodies of two females, ages 26 and 60, after responding to a fire at their residence in the 6100 block of Eaton at around 1:30 a.m. Wednesday. The…
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri lawmakers are advancing a bill to exempt motorcyclists who are 21 and older from wearing a helmet. House members gave the measure initial approval Tuesday. Riders 21 and older wouldn’t have to wear a helmet if they’ve had their motorcycle license at least two years or if they complete a…
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – The Missouri House is advancing a bill to allow daily fantasy sports and exempt the practice from gambling regulations. The House in a voice vote Tuesday gave the legislation initial approval. Daily fantasy sports sites would need to pay an annual $5,000 registration fee. They would face some additional restrictions…
( KTRS ) St. Ann police say a driver overdosed on heroin, while driving, and struck a couple and their 2-year-old son, seriously injuring the family members. The accident happened Tuesday afternoon. Police say the driver, a man in his 20s, fell asleep at the wheel, causing the car to accelerate and strike a couple…
( KTRS ) With all precincts reporting, voters in Missouri’s two biggest cities have overwhelmingly renewed the earnings tax. The tax requires those who work in Kansas City or St. Louis to pay a 1 percent tax on their pay. Because nonresidents also must pay, thousands of commuters from the neighboring states of Kansas and…
(KTRS) – Missouri health officials confirm that there is a third person in the state who was infected with the Zika virus. The man recently traveled to Columbia and officials believe that is where he may have picked up the virus. It is not clear at this time where the man lives. The virus is…
