A 43-year-old woman is in custody after allegedly shooting her girlfriend, an employee at the Tru by Hilton Hotel in St. Charles, early Friday morning. Police responded to the scene around 4 a.m. and found the victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the stomach in the hotel lobby. She was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Authorities identified the suspect as Iretha Irving, who remained at the scene and was arrested. Police confirmed the shooting stemmed from a domestic dispute between the two women. Irving has been charged with first-degree domestic assault and armed criminal action, with bond set at $100,000 cash-only.
Pride St. Charles is facing financial challenges after losing key sponsors, including its largest supporter, Procter & Gamble. The nonprofit is now launching a fundraising campaign to cover a $30,000 shortfall to try and have their event go on as planned in June. This follows a broader trend of corporate sponsorship shifts, including Anheuser-Busch’s recent withdrawal from Pride St. Louis, leaving organizers there with a $150,000 funding gap.
The Missouri House of Representatives is set to debate a $48 billion state budget proposal this week, which is $5 billion less than Governor Mike Kehoe’s request. Key differences include reductions in proposed pay raises for state workers, the removal of pay boosts for correctional officers in high-security areas, and the rejection of Kehoe’s $107 million childcare funding request. While the budget includes a record $3.8 billion for K-12 public education, it still underfunds the formula by $300 million. The House is expected to vote on the budget Thursday before sending it to the Senate for further review.
The Builders St. Charles Home Show will be held April 4th through 6th at the St. Charles Convention Center. With free admission and parking, the show features 350 booths across 70,000 square feet, showcasing the latest in home improvement products and services, from windows and doors to kitchens, baths, decks, and more. Organized by the Home Builders Association of St. Louis and Eastern Missouri since 2004