Ferguson Councilman Brian Fletcher Dies Suddenly
Ferguson, MO (KTRS) The city of Ferguson is mourning the loss of a long-time political figure. Councilman Brian Fletcher passed away in his sleep Sunday morning. Fletcher became the 2nd Ward Councilman after defeating Bob Hudgins in the April election. He also previously served as the mayor of Ferguson. Fletcher was the founder of the “I Love…
St. Louis Already Has Three Murders For 2016 After A Violent 2015
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) The city of St. Louis already has three murders for the year. Police say two men were found shot to death late Sunday night, just north of downtown St. Louis. One of the victims was found in the street at the intersection of 14th Street and O’Fallon. The other was found nearby inside…
Legendary musician David Bowie dies of cancer at 69
NEW YORK (AP) — David Bowie, the other-worldly musician who broke pop and rock boundaries with his creative musicianship, nonconformity, striking visuals and a genre-spanning persona he christened Ziggy Stardust, died of cancer Sunday. He was 69 and had just released a new album. Bowie, whose hits included “Fame,” ”Heroes” and “Let’s Dance,” died “peacefully”…
Mitchell helps No. 2 South Carolina rout No. 20 Missouri
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Tiffany Mitchell scored 19 points to help No. 2 South Carolina rout 20th-ranked Missouri 83-58 on Sunday. Mitchell, the two-time SEC Player of the Year, scored seven straight points in the third quarter after Missouri cut the Gamecocks’ lead to 10. The Tigers (14-2, 1-2 SEC) barely got a clean look…
Missouri technical school flush with cash, short on students
ST. LOUIS (AP) – A St. Louis technical college that’s participating in a program focused on addressing economic disparities in poor areas is flush with cash but struggling to find students to spend it on. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch (bit.ly/1IXA6XJ) reports Ranken Technical College has received about $6 million in donations as part of the…