Charges Filed in North St. Louis County Homicide
ST. LOUIS (KTRS) A St. Louis man faces homicide charges in connection with the shooting death of man in the 3500 block of Candlebrook Court a week ago. On June 28, County Police responded to a call about a shooting and when they arrived, they found 45-year-old Ronald Morris of the 2000 block of Jenner…
Gov. Rauner Vetoes Budget, Senate Immediately Overrides
SPRINGFIELD (KTRS) Looking to break an impasse that has left the state without a budget plan for more than two years, the Illinois Senate on Independence Day voted to override Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto of the $36 billion budget proposal the chamber had passed earlier in the morning. The Illinois House will not immediately take…
HSMO Offers Tips For Keeping Pets Safe Over Fourth Of July
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) The Humane Society of Missouri is sharing tips on how to protect pets this Fourth of July. For pets, the heat, noise and human treats are not ingredients for a fun party, because pets rely on owners to keep them safe. Here are some helpful tips for pet owners to consider…
Illinois Senate Takes No Action On Budget
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois Senate has adjourned without taking action on House-approved legislation to break the nation’s longest budget standoff since the Great Depression. The Legislature plans to return Tuesday at 10 a.m. Chicago Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan has scheduled a meeting of the four legislative leaders for the same time. Republicans were no-shows…
Reward Offered in Ellisville Armed Robbery
ELLISVILLE, MO (KTRS) A reward of up to $1,000 is offered for information about an armed robbery at a Quik Trip store last month. Police say the robber walked into the store at 15992 Manchester Rd. on Sunday, 6-16-17 at 1:55 AM. The subject is a white male with a thin build, 5’8″or 5’9″. Photos show…
MO Rep. Wagner Won’t Seek GOP Nomination to Oppose Sen. McCaskill
ST. LOUIS (AP) Top Republican recruit U.S. Rep. Ann Wagner of Missouri says she’s not running for Democratic U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill’s seat in 2018. Wagner said in a statement Monday that she’s instead running for re-election to her 2nd District House seat in suburban St. Louis. Wagner’s announcement suddenly opens up a Senate race Republicans had hoped to…