(KTRS/AP) – The Department of Justice is officially suing the city of Ferguson. Tuesday night the city council voted to amend an agreement with the DOJ aimed improving police and court practices. Federal officials say Ferguson residents have waited a year for the city to adopt the agreement and should not be force to wait…
Ferguson, MO (KTRS) The consent degree is going back to the Department of Justice after the Ferguson City Council approved an amended version of the proposal at Tuesday night’s meeting. The meeting drew hundreds in anticipation of the Ferguson City Council taking firm action on the proposal. A majority of those who spoke during the…
FERGUSON, Mo. (AP) – New estimates show Ferguson’s cost of implementing reforms spelled out in a consent agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice could approach $4 million in the first year alone. This further raises questions about whether the community thrust into the national spotlight after the fatal police shooting of Michael Brown can…
Ferguson, MO (KTRS) The city of Ferguson is extending its deadline for residents interested in filling the council seat of the late Brian Fletcher. Residents in Ferguson’s Ward 2 now have until Friday to submit an application. Applications can be submitted on the City’s website, www.fergusoncity.com or dropped off at Ferguson City Hall by 5…
Baltimore, MD (KTRS) A prominent member of the Black Lives Matter Movement is throwing his hat into the political arena. DeRay McKesson announced his run for mayor of Baltimore on Wednesday night. This was the deadline for candidates in Maryland’s April 26 primary, joining a dozen contenders. McKesson rose to prominence during protests in Ferguson following…
Ferguson, MO (KTRS) Ferguson residents are voicing their concerns over the tentative agreement with the Department of Justice. The first of three public meetings was held Tuesday night to gather public feedback on the issue. It was standing room only, with many left waiting outside as the council chambers quickly filled to capacity. Several residents expressed…
( KTRS ) Ferguson residents have mixed feelings about a proposed agreement with the U.S. Justice Department that calls for changes to police practices. About 100 people crammed into Ferguson City Hall chambers Tuesday for the first public meeting since the proposal was announced last week, more were turned away due to lack of space.…
( KTRS ) Ferguson residents are getting their say on a settlement city leaders negotiated with the U.S. Department of Justice that calls for sweeping changes to police practices. The first public meeting on the proposed consent decree will be Tuesday night at 7pm, at the Ferguson city hall, a second comment session is scheduled…
Ferguson, MO ( KTRS ) The Justice Department has reached a tentative agreement with Ferguson, on systemic changes following the fatal police shooting of 18-year-old Michael Brown in 2014. City officials announced the proposed deal between the federal government and the Ferguson Police Department Wednesday afternoon. Officials say that before the City Council makes its…
( KTRS ) The Ferguson City Council is looking for a council member to replace Brian Fletcher, who passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Jan. 10th. Fletcher was elected in April as the Councilman for the Ward 2 area. The City Council is asking interested residents to submit a completed application by 5:00 p.m. this Friday.…