Sessions Defends President Statement On Violence
WASHINGTON (AP) – Attorney General Jeff Sessions says “too much has been read into” President Donald Trump’s statement Saturday amid violence at a protest in Charlottesville, Virginia, related to the removal of a Confederate monument. Sessions told NBC’s “Today” that Trump had “explicitly condemned” violence and that “he totally opposes” the values espoused by white…
Murder On Sunday Night In North City Being Investigated
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) Police are investigating a murder in north St. Louis. Police say the female victim was gunned down late Sunday night 1700 O’Fallon in north St. Louis. 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 count to at…
Saint Louis FC Wins in Wild 4-3 Finish
St. Louis, MO – Saint Louis FC stormed to a 4-3 victory in front of 4,001 at Toyota Stadium in Week 22 of the USL regular season. The team is back at Toyota Stadium this Saturday, August 19th at 7:30pm to host the Pittsburgh Riverhounds. The game started fast and furious with five goals in…
Illinois Senate Rejects Rauner Veto Of School-Funding Plan
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois Senate overturned Gov. Bruce Rauner on public education funding Sunday, voting to override an amendatory veto despite the Republican governor’s contention that his changes would mean millions of dollars more for school districts outside Chicago. The Senate voted 38-19 to reject significant changes the first-term governor made to the…