Missouri

Senator introduces legislation to rein in widely used, controversial abortion pill

Hawley introduces legislation, the Restoring Safeguards for Dangerous Abortion Drugs Act, directing the FDA to scale back widely used abortion pill mifepristone.

Property 1 day ago

Business owners take on city they say is playing 'musical chairs' with property in eminent domain case

A St. Louis suburb wants to use eminent domain to raze a commercial area and make way for a $436 million redevelopment project. A judge will decide if that's legal.

House Of Representatives 3 days ago

REAL ID 'unnecessary in keeping us safe,' GOP lawmaker says as deadline looms

Republican U.S. Rep. Eric Burlison of Missouri spoke with Fox News Digital ahead of the national REAL ID deadline this week. "I think that it's unnecessary," he said.

Police and Law Enforcement 5 days ago

2 deputies injured in Missouri shooting, highway patrol investigating

Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating after two deputies were shot while trying to serve a search warrant Friday in Pettis County.

Missing Persons April 30

Teen missing more than 4 months found hundreds of miles away in sex offender's home

Police said they located a 16-year-old Missouri girl who was missing since December nearly 700 miles away in Colorado at a registered sex offender's home.

Missouri April 28

Missouri firefighter paramedic dies after being stabbed in ambulance by patient: 'Unfathomable crime'

Kansas City Firefighter Paramedic Graham Hoffman, 29, was killed in the line of duty while transporting a patient after she allegedly stabbed him in the heart in the ambulance.

Media April 22

Mom sues Missouri school that suspended 13-year-old son for making rifle out of Dr. Pepper cans

A mom is suing a Missouri school for suspending her 13-year-old son for making a rifle out of cans of Dr. Pepper and then posting a photo of it on Snapchat.

Police and Law Enforcement April 18

College spring breaker charged in firebombing of Tesla Cybertrucks at dealership

A Boston college student faces federal charges for an alleged arson at a Tesla dealership in Kansas City, Missouri, while on spring break.

Children's Health April 18

E. coli outbreak went unpublicized by FDA despite affecting 15 states: report

The FDA is under fire for not publicly warning about deadly E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce that sickened 89 people across 15 states, raising questions about food safety protocols.

Missouri April 15

Chiefs parade-goer who sued over social media claims is dead: attorney

Denton Loudermill Jr., who was falsely implicated in social media posts following the shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs' victory rally last year, has died.

Missouri April 10

Foster mom accused of exchanging child for exotic animal in bizarre trade

Brenda Deutsch is facing multiple felony charges after Missouri prosecutors say she allegedly tried to trade a foster child in her care for an "exotic animal."

Missouri April 7

16-year-old firefighter in Missouri killed in line of duty

Missouri volunteer firefighter Chevy Gall, 16, was responding to a water rescue when he was injured in a car wreck and died in the line of duty.

Crime March 20

Husband of former 'Squad' Rep. Cori Bush charged with wire fraud linked to COVID relief funds: DOJ

The husband of former U.S. Rep. Cori Bush was charged with wire fraud after allegedly accepting pandemic-era funds, federal prosecutors said.

Weather March 15

Tornado threat moves south after central states hit by massive storm

The threat of tornadoes moved east into the Mississippi Valley and the south on Saturday, just a day after a massive storm in several central states.

Crime March 10

Kansas City Chiefs fan's father files lawsuit after 3 Missouri men found frozen in yard

The Missouri father of a Kansas City Chiefs fan found frozen in a backyard in January 2024 has filed a lawsuit against the two suspects charged in connection with their deaths.

Abortion March 10

Red state bill could zero out tax burden for donors to pro-life pregnancy centers

A new pro-life bill in Missouri could expand tax credits to residents who donate to anti-abortion centers, making it possible to owe no taxes with enough qualifying contributions.

Politics March 7

Missouri wins $24B judgment against China in COVID lawsuit

A federal judge ruled in Missouri's favor in its lawsuit against Beijing, accusing China of hoarding personal protective equipment during the coronavirus pandemic.

Crime March 7

Kansas City Chiefs fans' cause of death revealed after being found frozen in friend's yard

The three Kansas City Chiefs fans found frozen in their friend's backyard died of fentanyl and cocaine toxicity, as new details about their bizarre deaths unravel.

Missouri March 6

Suspects in Kansas City Chiefs fans' deaths plead not guilty

Jordan Willis and Ivory J. Carson pleaded not guilty during their arraignment in connection with the deaths of three Kansas City Chiefs fans who were found dead.

Airlines March 3

5 United passengers injured in severe turbulence

A United Airlines flight on the way to Houston on Sunday had to stop in Waco due to severe turbulence that sent five people to the hospital.

Missouri February 11

Missouri AG sues Starbucks over 'race-based' hiring, DEI initiatives

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey filed a lawsuit against Starbucks on Tuesday, alleging the company utilizes illegal "race-based hiring practices."

Politics February 5

'America has DOGE fever': States from NJ to TX draft similar initiatives as federal leaders celebrate

State legislatures around the country are launching their own DOGE initiatives and commissions, from Texas to Missouri, and if lawmakers win their bid, New Jersey as well.

Politics February 3

DEI office closures at universities pile up after another state orders end to ‘woke virus’

The West Virginia University Mountaineers became the latest school to nix its DEI office, after Gov. Patrick Morrisey issued an executive order on the 'woke' issue.

Politics January 29

Missouri AG backs up Trump's birthright citizenship order, argues 14th Amendment has been 'perverted'

Missouri AG Andrew Bailey defended Trump's opening volley of executive orders, saying he is within his rights to end birthright citizenship and pause appropriations funding.

Crime January 15

Family attorney of fraternity pledge left debilitated from hazing cheers new law as good start but not enough

Mizzou student Danny Santulli was left blind and unable to walk after a hazing ritual in 2021. His family is now cheering the passage of a new anti-hazing law.

Cruises January 10

Cruise ship passengers from across US sue after worker sentenced for placing hidden cameras in guest rooms

Nineteen passengers on Royal Caribbean's Symphony of the Seas are suing the cruise line after an employee was sentenced for placing hidden cameras in their guest rooms.

Missouri January 9

Kansas City Chiefs fans' deaths: Why former homicide detective believes criminal charges still possible

Clayton McGeeney, Ricky Johnson and David Harrington were all found dead in Jordan Willis' Kansas City backyard on Jan 9, 2024 – a year later, their families still have no answers.

St. Louis January 8

Former St Louis prosecutor Kim Gardner spent hundreds of work hours on nursing degree, scathing audit finds

Report released by Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick Tuesday details what an investigation found during former Democratic St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner's tenure.

Primates January 7

Tutu-wearing monkey picked up near highway in 'bananas situation'

Sheriff’s deputies in Missouri discovered a spider monkey wearing a tutu near Route 21 on Monday.

Missouri January 7

Kansas City Chiefs fans' mysterious deaths yet to be resolved a year later

Clayton McGeeney, Ricky Johnson and David Harrington were found dead in Jordan Willis' Kansas City backyard on Jan. 9, 2024 — criminal charges have not been levied in their deaths.

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