Beware of Bogus Eclipse Glasses
(St. Louis) -KTRS Scam artists are taking advantage of the August 21st phenomenon as demand for protective glasses is peaking. The American Astronomical Society has updated safety advice in light of what they term– alarming reports” of unsafe “eclipse viewers” popping up online. The organization advises buyers to be skeptical even if the glasses are…
Jontay Porter Officially Reclassifies
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Mizzou Men’s Basketball’s intimidating 2017-18 front court received a big addition Wednesday, as Jontay Porter (Columbia, Mo.) signed with head coach Cuonzo Martin‘s 2017 recruiting class. The 6-11, 240-pound forward officially reclassified from the 2018 class, bringing his post skills, shooting prowess and rebounding acumen back to his hometown of Columbia. The…
Rally Cat Sparks Molina Slam, Cards Win Fifth Straight
St. Louis(AP) — The Rally Squirrel became the St. Louis Cardinals’ unofficial mascot during their 2011 World Series championship run. On Wednesday night, the Rally Cat was born. Yadier Molina blasted a grand slam into the left field seats one pitch after a cat ran onto and across the field in the sixth inning, helping…
Trial Ends But Verdict In St. Louis Cop’s Trial
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Attorneys made their final pitches Wednesday for why a former St. Louis police officer should or shouldn’t be found guilty of murder in the 2011 killing of a suspect, leaving his fate in the hands of the judge, who won’t rule until late next week at the earliest. Jason Stockley shot…
Remembrance Ceremony Held To Mark Anniversary Of Michael Brown’s Death
Ferguson, MO (KTRS) Wednesday marked the three year anniversary of the shooting death of Michael Brown during a police confrontation in Ferguson. About 100 supporters gathered for a remembrance ceremony outside of Canfield Green Apartments in Ferguson, the site where the 18-year-old died. The event was highlighted with dance performances, involving a “hands up, don’t…
SLU Finalizes Non-Con Schedule
ST. LOUIS – Saint Louis second-year head coach Travis Ford announced the Billikens’ nonconference schedule today, a 13-game regular-season slate that includes nine games at Chaifetz Arena. “As we continue to move our program forward, this is a challenging nonconference schedule for a team that features a large number of first-year Billiken players,” Ford said. “We have a…