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Missouri officer dies after being shot responding to call A Missouri officer who graduated from the police academy two months ago was shot and killed by a man being sought on burglary and theft charges, authorities said. by Associated Press Published Sep. 16 2021 @ 11:05pm

Newest Kansas City police board member's credentials questioned KANSAS CITY (AP) — The former leader of a Kansas City-area charitable organization said the newest member of the Kansas City Board of Police Commissioners served on its board for one year, contrary to a report that raised questions about the biographical information she provided before she was appointed to the board. by Associated Press Published Sep. 16 2021 @ 11:05pm

Lawyers push for removal of Missouri courthouse murals COLUMBIA (AP) — Two lawyers are demanding the removal of two courthouse murals in Columbia that show a white man pointing a gun at a Native American man, shirtless Black men chained by their ankles, and white men being hanged and whipped. by Associated Press Published Sep. 16 2021 @ 11:05pm

Medical marijuana program yields $6.8M for veterans The Missouri Veterans Commission received more than $6.8 million Thursday. by Fulton Sun staff Published Sep. 16 2021 @ 11:05pm

PSC approves adjusted charge for Ameren customers The Missouri Public Service Commission has approved a filing made by Ameren Missouri to adjust the fuel and purchased power adjustment charge (FAC) on the bills of its electric customers. by Fulton Sun staff Published Sep. 16 2021 @ 11:05pm

Missouri lawmakers look to undermine Biden vaccine mandate Members of the Missouri House on Wednesday floated the idea of pursuing legislation to undermine a mandate from the Biden administration meant to increase vaccination rates in the U. by Allison Kite and Rudi Keller - The Missouri Independent Published Sep. 15 2021 @ 11:55pm

Emails reveal conflict over Missouri LGBTQ history exhibit Missouri State Museum employees tried to defend an LGBTQ history exhibit to state officials before it was removed from the state Capitol after being displayed only four days, according to emails between museum and state officials. by Associated Press Published Sep. 15 2021 @ 11:05pm

Man sentenced for using stolen ID to vote, get benefits ST. LOUIS (AP) — A 72-year-old man was sentenced Tuesday for using a stolen identity to vote and obtain public services for more than a decade. by Associated Press Published Sep. 15 2021 @ 12:00am

Fugitive charged with killing boyfriend arrested in Missouri KANSAS CITY (AP) — Authorities have arrested a woman who is charged with fatally shooting her boyfriend one week after she was accused of disabling her electronic monitoring device and fleeing. by Associated Press Published Sep. 15 2021 @ 12:00am

Missouri standardized test scores declined across grades, subjects Preliminary results from Missouri statewide assessment tests administered last spring amid the pandemic show scores declined across nearly all grade levels and subjects tested, with the greatest drop in mathematics. by Tessa Weinberg - The Missouri Independent Published Sep. 14 2021 @ 11:55pm

Police investigating homicide in the town of Harrisonville Police reported a homicide early Monday in the town of Harrisonville in western Missouri. by Associated Press Published Sep. 14 2021 @ 11:05pm

Second man charged in fatal shooting at Springfield store A second suspect has been charged with second-degree murder in a shooting outside a Springfield convenience store this summer, Greene County prosecutors said. by Associated Press Published Sep. 14 2021 @ 11:05pm

Security guards find man fatally shot in Kansas City Police in Kansas City are searching for a killer after security guards found a man fatally shot in the city's Old Westport neighborhood. by Associated Press Published Sep. 14 2021 @ 11:05pm

Ruling on who will hear Strickland motion expected Friday A decision is expected Friday on whether judges in Jackson County should be disqualified from hearing court arguments that could determine whether a man is released from prison after serving more than 40 years for a triple murder in Kansas City. by Associated Press Published Sep. 14 2021 @ 1:30am

MoDOT taking comments on I-70 project in Columbia The Missouri Department of Transportation has opened the public comment period for a potential project on Interstate 70 in Columbia. Published Sep. 14 2021 @ 1:30am

Student removes nearly 3,000 US flags from Sept. 11 display at St. Louis-area university Fadel Alkilani, a vice president of finance for the Student Union, acknowledged he removed the flags on Saturday and put them in plastic bags as part of a protest but he was interrupted when another student began recording video of him. by Associated Press Published Sep. 14 2021 @ 1:30am

Federal government invests in Missouri River, rural developments Missouri's rural developments and waterways are receiving national recognition and support.The U.S. by Ryan Pivoney Published Sep. 12 2021 @ 11:05pm

Thieves steal fruit harvests from Kansas City-area churches Thieves in the Kansas City area have in the past month have taken two churches' fruit harvests. by Associated Press Published Sep. 12 2021 @ 11:05pm

St. Louis nightspot's license suspended over shootings A downtown St. Louis nightspot accused of flouting local COVID-19 mask and social distancing rules has had its liquor license suspended after one official concluded that shootings outside made it a health and safety threat. by Associated Press Published Sep. 12 2021 @ 11:05pm

Jefferson City Bicentennial parade, ball planned for Saturday Budweiser Clydesdales, a 98-year-old World War II nurse and celebrations of state history are in store for Jefferson City next Saturday. by Ryan Pivoney Published Sep. 12 2021 @ 10:30pm

Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission names new leader The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission has a new leader.Robert Brinkmann, who has been on the commission for four years, was named the MHTC chairman Thursday. Published Sep. 11 2021 @ 11:05pm

UPDATE: Suspect in four Mid-Missouri homicides found dead Authorities in South Dakota report a man suspected in the Missouri murders of a Fulton second-grade teacher, her daughter and two Miller County residents committed suicide. by Staff Reports Published Sep. 9 2021 @ 3:55pm

9/11 Memorial travels to Jefferson City with patriotic escort Mid-Missourians began their remembrances of the 20th anniversary of 9/11 on Wednesday night with a patriotic motorcade bringing in what one person called "precious cargo." by Jeff Haldiman Published Sep. 9 2021 @ 12:05am