Missouri lawmakers to take up more restrictive 'Don't Say Gay' bill
The Missouri proposal goes farther than the Florida law, which bars instruction on sexual orientation, gender identity and other lessons deemed not age appropriate in kindergarten through third grade.
The Missouri proposal goes farther than the Florida law, which bars instruction on sexual orientation, gender identity and other lessons deemed not age appropriate in kindergarten through third grade.
One killed after Amtrak train slams into FedEx truck in Missouri
The train involved was Amtrak’s Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner which operates between Kansas City, Missouri, and Chicago.
The train involved was Amtrak’s Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner which operates between Kansas City, Missouri, and Chicago.
Police: Kidnapped children from Missouri, missing for almost a year, found at Florida grocery store
Investigators said the kids and their non-custodial mother were found in disguise at a Winn-Dixie grocery store in Florida.
Investigators said the kids and their non-custodial mother were found in disguise at a Winn-Dixie grocery store in Florida.
Missouri farmer traps 'crazy-looking cat' that turns out to be wild African serval
The farmer said the cat had been meandering on his property for about 6 months.
The farmer said the cat had been meandering on his property for about 6 months.
Kansas City Zoo says oldest polar bear in US captivity dies
The 33-year-old animal, named “Berlin,” lived at the zoo for a decade.
The 33-year-old animal, named “Berlin,” lived at the zoo for a decade.
Missouri sheriff's office offering free alcohol to volunteers to get drunk to help them with training
Volunteers must also not have any alcohol-related arrests or pending criminal cases on their record, the sheriff's office says.
Volunteers must also not have any alcohol-related arrests or pending criminal cases on their record, the sheriff's office says.
Transgender inmate executed for murder of ex-girlfriend
A Missouri inmate has been put to death for a 2003 killing, becoming what is believed to be the first transgender woman executed in the U.S.
A Missouri inmate has been put to death for a 2003 killing, becoming what is believed to be the first transgender woman executed in the U.S.
Transgender woman's scheduled execution would be 1st in US history
Unless Missouri Gov. Mike Parson grants clemency, Amber McLaughlin will become the first openly transgender woman executed in the U.S.
Unless Missouri Gov. Mike Parson grants clemency, Amber McLaughlin will become the first openly transgender woman executed in the U.S.
Missouri woman tracks down, kills alleged carjackers at gas station
Police arrested a Missouri woman after she tracked down her stolen car and killed two men outside a gas station for the alleged theft.
Police arrested a Missouri woman after she tracked down her stolen car and killed two men outside a gas station for the alleged theft.
Missouri woman escapes handcuffs and steals squad car before officer gets shot
Two Missouri residents were arrested last week after leading police on a chase followed by one suspect escaping handcuffs, stealing a squad car, and attempting to disarm an officer.
Two Missouri residents were arrested last week after leading police on a chase followed by one suspect escaping handcuffs, stealing a squad car, and attempting to disarm an officer.
Missouri brothers' capture of 35-pound raccoon will likely go down in records books
The Missouri Department of Conservation said Couper Simmons harvested the massive raccoon while hunting with his brother Hunter Simmons in Worth County.
The Missouri Department of Conservation said Couper Simmons harvested the massive raccoon while hunting with his brother Hunter Simmons in Worth County.
Man pleads guilty to hate crime, arson charges for setting fire to Missouri Islamic center
The 44-year-old man poured contents from containers in the foyer and hallway and then lit a fire, which destroyed the center. About a dozen people escaped the building, and no one was injured.
The 44-year-old man poured contents from containers in the foyer and hallway and then lit a fire, which destroyed the center. About a dozen people escaped the building, and no one was injured.
Missouri KFC customer shoots employee over corn outage
Police: KFC employee in critical but stable condition at hospital
Police: KFC employee in critical but stable condition at hospital
B-2 'stealth' bomber damaged after emergency landing at Missouri base
One of the U.S. Air Force’s few stealth bombers caught fire after an emergency landing at its home base in Missouri over the weekend, the military announced Monday.
One of the U.S. Air Force’s few stealth bombers caught fire after an emergency landing at its home base in Missouri over the weekend, the military announced Monday.
Missouri man who's spent decades in prison seeks exoneration in murder; 2 others confessed
Lamar Johnson has long maintained his innocence in the 1994 slaying of 25-year-old Marcus Boyd.
Lamar Johnson has long maintained his innocence in the 1994 slaying of 25-year-old Marcus Boyd.
It's now legal to possess and use marijuana in Missouri but you still can't buy it
First responders initially tried constructing a ramp and digging a bank in the ice for the horses to climb out, but they were unsuccessful.
First responders initially tried constructing a ramp and digging a bank in the ice for the horses to climb out, but they were unsuccessful.
Authorities: 2 men from India drown in Lake of the Ozarks
Authorities said one man tried rescuing the other, but they both drowned.
Authorities said one man tried rescuing the other, but they both drowned.
Judge denies 19-year-old's request to attend father's execution
Kevin Johnson is set to be executed for killing Kirkwood, Missouri, Police Officer William McEntee in 2005.
Kevin Johnson is set to be executed for killing Kirkwood, Missouri, Police Officer William McEntee in 2005.
Missouri teen who rushed to help officer shot in line of duty honored for heroism
The teen was on a shopping trip when she rushed to assist an officer who was shot.
The teen was on a shopping trip when she rushed to assist an officer who was shot.
Maryland, Missouri legalize marijuana, while 3 other states vote no
The results of Tuesday’s election mean that 21 states have now approved marijuana’s recreational use.
The results of Tuesday’s election mean that 21 states have now approved marijuana’s recreational use.