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1 teen killed, 4 others seriously injured in crash One teenager was killed and four others were seriously hurt when their car slid into a tree and a utility pole early Sunday. by Associated Press Published Sep. 27 2021 @ 12:25am

Man jailed for wife's 1990 death seeks hearing under new law Supporters of a man who has been in prison for more than 30 years for killing his wife are upset the Jackson County prosecutor hasn't been willing to use a new law to give him another chance to prove his innocence, but her office said there is no new evidence to consider in the case. by Associated Press Published Sep. 27 2021 @ 12:25am

FBI investigating cops who let dog bite Black man The FBI has opened an investigation into the arrest of a Black man in Missouri during which cellphone video shows three white officers allowing a police dog to repeatedly bite him. by Associated Press Published Sep. 27 2021 @ 12:25am

Kansas City shooting leaves 1 dead KANSAS CITY (AP) — A Kansas City shooting Friday night killed one victim, the Kansas City Star reported. by Associated Press Published Sep. 26 2021 @ 12:00am

Missouri's Schmitt slams local handling of school abuse case The attorney general in a letter to the governor wrote that a southwestern Missouri prosecutor is ignoring his advice and going easy on a Christian boarding school accused of abuse. by Associated Press Published Sep. 26 2021 @ 12:00am

Missouri remains among worst for state employee pay Missouri still ranks among the worst in pay for state government employees.Despite small salary increase efforts over the past few years, the state still holds the dubious distinction of ranking second to last in state pay for public employees, based on data from 2020. by Ryan Pivoney Published Sep. 26 2021 @ 12:00am

Report: Missouri's public health strategy anemic The COVID-19 pandemic has pointed out shortfalls in Missouri's public health, a recent report says. by Joe Gamm Published Sep. 26 2021 @ 12:00am

Conservation Department offering hunter-education opportunities Many people are preparing for Missouri's fall hunting seasons and may be looking for opportunities to brush up on their skills. by Fulton Sun staff Published Sep. 24 2021 @ 11:05pm

Chief Justices challenges state's legal professionals to recommit to their service "Get better at showing the pride we feel in what we do and say," Missouri's Supreme Court chief justice challenged his fellow judges and lawyers this week during a gathering of the state's judges and lawyers. by Jeff Haldiman Published Sep. 24 2021 @ 11:05pm

Missouri exploring 'test to stay' school quarantine option With thousands of students quarantined in the first weeks of the new school year, Missouri's health director said the state is exploring a new strategy that aims to keep students in class through regular testing. by Tessa Weinberg, The Missouri Independent Published Sep. 24 2021 @ 12:25am

Medicaid plans raise concerns for Senate Democrats State Republican lawmakers are moving forward with plans to make executive departments more vigilant in their review of Medicaid providers. by Ryan Pivoney Published Sep. 24 2021 @ 12:20am

High court suspends law license of St. Louis municipal judge ST. LOUIS (AP) — A St. Louis County municipal judge has seen her law license suspended for at least two years for mismanaging an account that held the funds of several clients. by Associated Press Published Sep. 23 2021 @ 11:05pm

Privacy concerns loom over Missouri's sexual assault cases Missouri's sexual assault survivors have experienced gross invasions of privacy because of flaws in state statutes, a hearing revealed Wednesday. by Ryan Pivoney Published Sep. 23 2021 @ 12:35am

Missouri woman convicted of killing husband in 2012 A western Missouri woman who spent nearly seven years behind bars awaiting trial for the 2012 shooting death of her husband has been found guilty. by Associated Press Published Sep. 21 2021 @ 11:45pm

Juvenile cites self-defense after killing man with arrow Authorities in eastern Missouri are investigating the death of a 40-year-old theft suspect killed by an arrow shot by a juvenile, who said the man came at him menacingly. by Associated Press Published Sep. 21 2021 @ 11:45pm

Officials: 3 killings in St. Louis area might be connected Two recent killings in St. Louis and a third fatal shooting in St. Louis County appear to be related, law enforcement officials announced Tuesday. by Associated Press Published Sep. 21 2021 @ 11:45pm

Legislation proposed by Cori Bush prompts ice cream flavor Ben & Jerry's latest ice cream flavor is supporting a new approach to policing, a proposal sponsored by Democratic U.S. Rep. Cori Bush of St. Louis. by Associated Press Published Sep. 21 2021 @ 11:45pm

MO AG's push to sue schools with mask mandates heads to court Orders requiring school children to wear masks in class will be tested in court next week when a Boone County judge will be asked to decide if Attorney General Eric Schmitt can sue every district in the state in a single case. by Rudi Keller - The Missouri Independent Published Sep. 21 2021 @ 11:45pm

Federal court reviews Missouri abortion ban with no rape, incest exception The fate of Missouri's ban on abortion after eight weeks of pregnancy, with no exception for rape or incest, rests in the hands of a panel of federal judges. by Jason Hancock - The Missouri Independent Published Sep. 21 2021 @ 11:45pm

Struggle over inherited farmland tax break churns Agricultural groups and farm-state lawmakers notched a significant win when U.S. House Democrats chose not to touch a big tax break for inherited property, avoiding for now a confrontation. by Daniel C. Vock - The Missouri Independent Published Sep. 21 2021 @ 9:05pm

Missouri to receive money for mobile crisis intervention planning Missouri is among 20 states that are to receive federal pandemic recovery money to support community-based mobile crisis intervention services planning. by Joe Gamm Published Sep. 20 2021 @ 11:05pm

Court asked to suspend law licenses of gun-waving couple A Missouri official is asking the state Supreme Court to suspend the law licenses of a St. Louis couple who gained national attention last year when they waved guns at racial injustice protesters outside their home. by Associated Press Published Sep. 20 2021 @ 11:05pm

Missouri man guilty of several felonies for shooting woman A Missouri man was convicted of several felonies after the woman he shot in the head testified against him. by Associated Press Published Sep. 20 2021 @ 12:10am