Teens Accused Of Using AK-47s In West County Robbery
Ballwin, MO  (KTRS)  Six teenagers are facing charges after an armed robbery in west county. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch  reports that the crime happened Saturday night at Woodcrest Manor Court Apartment Complex in Ballwin. Police say the teens, all ages 17 and 18, were armed with two AK-47s, a Glock pistol, and other weapons when…
Man Killed In South City Shooting
St. Louis, MO Â (KTRS) Â A man is dead following a shooting in south St. Louis. Police say the victim was gunned down on Spring Avenue at Winnebago late Thursday night. The victim died after he was transported to the hospital. There’no word of any arrests. The victim’s name hasn’t been released. This brings the city’s…
Illinois gets $100K grant to improve career education
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Illinois has received a $100,000 grant to better prepare students for careers in high-skill, in-demand industries. The Illinois State Board of Education announced Tuesday that Illinois is one of 24 states to be awarded grants through the New Skills for Youth initiative. JPMorgan Chase started the $75 million, five-year program to increase…
Grand jury indicts Missouri woman in multistate crime spree
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) – Federal prosecutors in Alabama say a Missouri woman has been indicted on eight counts in a multistate crime spree. Authorities said 30-year-old Brittany Nicole Harper of Joplin, Missouri, was charged Wednesday with conspiracy to transport a stolen vehicle across state lines, two counts of transporting a vehicle across state lines, three…
Rauner, Democrats bicker over budget blame
( KTRS ) Illinois Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner and Democrats are trading barbs over who is to blame for the possibility that Chicago State University may have to close due to financial problems. Illinois’ public colleges and universities have waited since July for state funding held up by a budget standoff in Springfield. Rauner accused…
Gas tax increase wins initial approval in Missouri Senate
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – The Missouri Senate has agreed on a plan to raise the state’s fuel tax by nearly six cents per gallon to pay for road and bridge projects. Senators endorsed the proposal Wednesday. The plan would also require voter approval. Bill sponsor Sen. Doug Libla faced some opposition from fellow Republicans…