SPRINGFIELD, IL (AP) The state of Illinois says it’s suspending the operation of all amusement rides similar to the one involved in a deadly accident at the Ohio State Fair. Amusement rides remained closed at the Ohio fair Thursday, a day after a man was killed and seven other people were injured when a ride broke…
Harrisburg, IL (KTRS) The remains of a fallen soldier from Illinois will finally return home. Army Reserve Corporal Edward Borders died in 1951 while he was a prisoner of war in North Korea. His remains will be flown on Thursday to St. Louis, where he will have an escort by Patriot Guard riders to his…
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) A man is dead following a shooting in north St. Louis. Police say the victim was gunned down along the 1800 block of Warren around 11:30 p.m. Wednesday. There’s no word of any arrests or a motive. The victim’s name hasn’t been released. This latest killing brings the St. Louis murder…
(Wentzville) – KTRS In Wentzville, a water tower malfunction has prompted city officials to issue a boil order. Areas impacted include Whisper Creek, Stone Meadows, Carlton Glen, Peruque Valley Estates, Boulder Ridge, Manors at Quail Ridge and Quail Ridge Park. Residents should boil tap water for 3 minutes before drinking, cooking or brushing teeth until…
(Jennings) -KTRS A high dollar heist occurred in broad daylight yesterday when two armed robbers held up the Phillips 66 gas- store in the 9-thousand block of Lewis & Clark in Jennings. St. Louis County police say the robbers went into the store around 1 pm and got away with more than 400-thousand dollars. No…
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens on Wednesday signed a bill that tightens abortion regulations and gives the attorney general new authority to prosecute abortion-law violators. The new Republican governor had called lawmakers back to Jefferson City for a second special session this summer to focus on abortion policy, citing as motivation…