WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has announced that Defense Secretary Jim Mattis will retire at the end of February. Trump says on Twitter that a new secretary of defense will be named soon. Trump’s announcement comes a day after he surprised U.S. allies and members of Congress by announcing the withdrawal of U.S. troops…
By CATHERINE LUCEY and LISA MASCARO , Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Justice Anthony Kennedy’s retirement is setting off a momentous confirmation battle for President Donald Trump’s next Supreme Court nominee that is certain to consume the Senate, inflame partisan tensions and shape the outcome of the midterm elections. All sides quickly mobilized Wednesday after…
ST. LOUIS (KTRS) Following a morning meeting with Mayor Lyda Krewson and other city leaders, St. Louis Police Chief Sam Dotson is retiring. In a news release from her office on her first full day in office, Krewson says Dotson, a 23-year veteran of the Police Department, will continue to serve the police force as a…
Columbia, MO (KTRS) Head Mizzou Coach Gary Pinkel is is expected to speak more about his decision to retire during a news conference later this morning. Pinkel announced his retirement on Friday, claiming it’s based on health reasons. He was diagnosed in May with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. KTRS will carry the 10:30 a.m. news conference live.
( KTRS ) A top Missouri higher education official says he’s retiring next year. Higher Education Commissioner David Russell on Wednesday announced plans to leave the position Jan. 1. Russell replaced former Commissioner Robert Stein upon his retirement in 2010. The 67-year-old Russell leads the Coordinating Board for Higher Education. Among the board’s responsibilities are…