Two Bodies Found Following Fire At Berkeley Home, Police Looking For Person Of Interest
Berkeley, MO (KTRS) Police need the public’s help in finding a person of interest in connection with two suspicious deaths in Berkeley. Investigators say firefighters found the bodies of two females, ages 26 and 60, after responding to a fire at their residence in the 6100 block of Eaton at around 1:30 a.m. Wednesday. The…
Missouri House advances motorcycle-helmet exemption
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri lawmakers are advancing a bill to exempt motorcyclists who are 21 and older from wearing a helmet. House members gave the measure initial approval Tuesday. Riders 21 and older wouldn’t have to wear a helmet if they’ve had their motorcycle license at least two years or if they complete a…
Mercer lifts Pirates over Cardinals 6-5 in 11 innings
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Jordy Mercer singled home Gregory Polanco from second base with one out in the 11th inning to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 6-5 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night. Polanco, who agreed to a $35 million, five-year contract earlier in the day, drew a walk from Seth Maness…
Missouri House advances rules on daily fantasy sports
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – The Missouri House is advancing a bill to allow daily fantasy sports and exempt the practice from gambling regulations. The House in a voice vote Tuesday gave the legislation initial approval. Daily fantasy sports sites would need to pay an annual $5,000 registration fee. They would face some additional restrictions…
Driver strikes family after overdosing on heroin
( KTRS ) St. Ann police say a driver overdosed on heroin, while driving, and struck a couple and their 2-year-old son, seriously injuring the family members. The accident happened Tuesday afternoon. Police say the driver, a man in his 20s, fell asleep at the wheel, causing the car to accelerate and strike a couple…