Double Homicide in Bellefontaine Neighbors; Major Case Squad Activated

Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO (KTRS) The Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis is investigating a double homicide in Bellefontaine Neighbors. Just after 8:30 AM Sunday, the Bellefontaine Neighbors Police Department responded to a reported homicide in the 1100 block of Oran. Upon arrival, they found two deceased individuals – a 40-year-old male and a 33-year…

Illinois Surveys Damage After Rare December Tornadoes

TAYLORVILLE, IL (AP) — Residents in central Illinois are assessing damage from rare December tornados that ripped roofs off homes, downed power lines and injured at least 20 people. The Springfield Journal Register reports the National Weather Service sent crews Sunday to survey the hardest-hit areas, including Taylorville, 25 miles (40 kilometers) southeast of Springfield. Assistant Fire…