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Planned Parenthood sues over transgender care investigation
A lawsuit filed by Missouri’s Planned Parenthood reveals that the state's Republican attorney general is investigating gender-affirming care provided at the organization's St. Louis clinic. … more
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FILE - Members of the Missouri House debate legislation on March 21, 2023, at the state Capitol in Jefferson City, Mo. State lawmakers on Thursday, March 30, 2023, voted along mostly party lines in favor of a proposed $45 billion state budget blocking funding for diversity, equity and inclusion. The restrictions also would apply to public colleges and universities. (AP Photo/David A. Lieb, File)
Missouri House bans diversity funding; Senate likely to undo
Missouri House Republicans have voted to ban diversity spending in state government. State lawmakers on Thursday voted along mostly party lines in favor of a proposed $45 billion state budget … more
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Missouri and northern Arkansas are at an enhanced risk for the possibility of severe weather developing today, as shown in this graphic from the Springfield office of the National Weather Service. An enhanced risk means numerous severe storms are possible.
Wind advisory issued for region ahead of severe weather potential
A wind advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service office in Springfield, effective from 1 p.m. today to 1 a.m. Saturday, for Howell and surrounding Missouri counties, plus Dent and Webster counties. The advisory is issued ahead of an enhanced risk of severe weather impacting the central and eastern parts of Missouri, as well as parts of northern Arkansas. In southern Missouri, the enhanced risk area is east of Springfield and Branson, with an elevated moderate risk status assigned to the Poplar Bluff and Bootheel areas. more
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DNA evidence solves 1984 homicide case in Lincoln County
After nearly four decades, a cold case killing in eastern Missouri has been solved, thanks to DNA evidence. Authorities in Lincoln County announced Wednesday that a DNA match identified the victim as … more
Missouri man found not guilty in deaths of five people
A St. Louis County man has been found not guilty in the deaths of five people who were shot at an apartment complex in 2019. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that a jury deliberated less than two … more
Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., questions Colleen Shogan, nominee to be archivist of the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration during the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee full committee hearing on Shogan's nomination on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
TikTok ban pushed by Missouri's Hawley blocked in Senate
Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley has tried to force a Senate vote on legislation that would ban TikTok from operating in the United States. He was blocked Wednesday by a fellow Republican as lawmakers in … more
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Man arrested after circuit judge receives racist threats
A Missouri man is charged with making abusive and racist threats against a judge, who has filed for an order of protection against the accused. The Jackson County Prosecutor's office says a … more
FILE - St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner speaks on Jan. 13, 2020, in St. Louis. Gardner said Tuesday night, March 28, that she will run for a third term, despite efforts by Republican Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey to remove her from office. Bailey's court motion accuses Gardner, a Democrat, of incompetence, citing among other things a low rate of convictions for homicide cases. Gardner told a crowd at the Tuesday forum that the ouster effort is racially motivated. (AP Photo/Jim Salter, File)
St. Louis prosecutor to seek reelection despite ouster bid
St. Louis’ elected prosecutor says she will run for reelection in 2024, even as she tries to fend off an effort by Missouri’s attorney general to force her out of office. Democratic Circuit … more
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5 Missouri officers injured; suspected drunk driver arrested
Five St. Louis-area police officers are injured after being struck by an SUV driven by a suspected drunk driver. Three of the officers are in serious condition and two suffered moderate injuries. The … more
Editorial Roundup: Kansas
Kansas City Star. March 25, 2023. Editorial: Kansas and Missouri have a major stake in the 2023 US Farm Bill. It’s our food future Members of Congress writing the 2023 U.S. Farm Bill … more
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Editorial Roundup: Missouri
Kansas City Star. March 25, 2023. Editorial: Kansas and Missouri have a major stake in the 2023 US Farm Bill. It’s our food future Members of Congress writing the 2023 U.S. Farm Bill should … more
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Business Highlights: Silicon Valley Bank; Kia, Hyundai
Business Highlights: A summary of the day’s top stories in the business world. more
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St. Louis sues Kia, Hyundai over rash of car thefts
A federal lawsuit accuses automakers Kia and Hyundai of failing to install industry-standard anti-theft technology, resulting in thousands of thefts of vehicles in St. Louis. The Missouri city filed … more
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This year's Old-Time Music, Ozarks Heritage Festival has grown in size, thanks to support from Missouri Arts Council, Missouri Humanities and the Missouri Department of Tourism. It will still include the lawn east of the West Plains Civic Center and has expanded west via Trish Knight Street to Missouri Avenue. Washington Avenue from Broadway south to Dixon Street will also have activities. In addition, the West Plains Senior Center parking lot, where the mule jump competition is traditionally held, and the Harlin Museum, 405 Worcester St., will be included.
2023 Old-Time Music, Ozark Heritage Festival expands footprint
The 2023 Old-Time Music, Ozarks Heritage Festival in West Plains will be held from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. June 2 and 3 and, this year, its activities will cover much of the downtown area. The annual event celebrates Ozarks music and culture.  more
Traffic officer says he was told to target minority drivers
A Kansas City police officer has filed a lawsuit accusing department leaders of encouraging officers to meet illegal ticket quotas by targeting drivers in Black and other minority neighborhoods. … more
Missouri man makes harrowing rescue in flash flood
One Missouri man's Friday morning took an unexpected turn when he rescued a woman from flash floods engulfing her SUV. A severe weather system moving across the Midwest and South led to flash floods … more
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No charges in 2 fatal officer-involved shootings in Missouri
Police officers involved in two separate fatal shootings in Missouri will not face charges after investigations by prosecutors. Jackson County Prosecuting Attorney Jean Peters Baker says no charges … more
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Storms bring flash floods, tornado threats to parts of US
Authorities in Missouri are searching for a missing person after flash flooding swept away a vehicle and a suspected tornado touched down in north Texas as a storm system moving eastward threatens to … more
Fleeing driver hits, kills 2 people riding on a motorcycle
Authorities say a motorist fleeing from Missouri police in a suspected stolen vehicle has struck and killed two people riding on a motorcycle. Sgt. John Syme, an Independence police spokesman, said … more
Person missing after flash flooding in southwestern Missouri
One person is missing after flash floods in southwestern Missouri swept away a vehicle. Heavy rain Thursday night and Friday morning caused flash flooding in parts of the state. Near the southwestern … more
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