Granite City, IL (KTRS) Fire crews are investigating following a massive fire at a metro-east recycling plant. The fire broke out at around 4 o’clock yesterday afternoon at Totall Metal Recycling in the 2700 block of Missouri Avenue in Granite City. 11 different fire departments worked the blaze, which was contained by around 8 P.M.…
JEFFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri residents hit by flooding or severe storms in six additional counties can now access federal aid. Gov. Mike Parson on Tuesday announced the Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved the state’s request to expand a federal major disaster declaration. The newly included counties are Callaway, Jefferson, Lewis, McDonald, Newton,…
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) An effort is underway seeking 500 men interested in volunteering to stand watch at area bus stops for the first week of class. A Better Family Life, The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, and St. Louis Public Schools are organizing an initiative called “neighborhood net” in an effort to improve safety…
Rock Hill, MO (KTRS) Two men are facing charges in connection with a shooting in Rock Hill that took the life of a Hazelwood man. The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has charged 25-year-old Rayshaun McDonald and 32-year-old Themon Ryan with second degree murder and armed criminal action in the shooting death of 35-year-old…
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — More money is needed address the need for more affordable, permanent and stable homes for Illinois’ most vulnerable residents, even after the governor approved $200 million for the state’s affordable housing program, two Democratic lawmakers said. Sen. Mattie Hunter and Rep. Delia Ramirez, both of Chicago, said the money Gov. J.B.…
The latest: Evelyn L. Holt has been found safe, according to St. Charles County Police. 16-year-old Evelyn L. Holt was last seen at Mid Rivers Mall on Thursday, August 1st at around 3:00 p.m.and has not returned home. Evelyn is 5 feet, 5 inches tall, weighs around 160 pounds, and has blue hair. St. Charles…
Ferguson, MO (KTRS) On the fifth anniversary of the shooting of Michael Brown, the City of Ferguson is getting a multi-million dollar development. Health & Homes Stl., a non-profit organization comprised of a number of St. Louis companies, like World Wide Technology, Emerson, and Mercy, made the announcement Thursday. The $80 Million development, called the…
The latest: The mother and child have been found in Rolla, Missouri. No word on the suspect. AMBER ALERT For further information please contact: Maries County Sheriff’s Office 573-422-3381 08/01/2019 EMPHASIS: Amber Alert State of Missouri Amber Alert The Maries County Sheriff’s Office has issued an Amber Alert for an abduction incident that occurred at…
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A spokesman for Missouri Gov. Mike Parson is leaving the governor’s office to lead Parson’s expected re-election campaign. The Republican governor announced Steele Shippy will be his campaign manager Thursday. Parson has not formally announced plans to seek another term in 2020. But he’s expected to officially enter the race…
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) A new phone scam is targeting area residents. City leaders are warning citizens about phone calls in which a scammer is trying to charge a fine for missing jury duty. The man is identifying himself as the sheriff, calling on behalf of the jury supervisor’s office. He is using the threat…