The bust of radio host Rush Limbaugh now is on display at the Missouri Capitol with fellow members of the Hall of Famous Missourians.
The bust of radio host Rush Limbaugh now is on display at the Missouri Capitol with fellow members of the Hall of Famous Missourians.
A 22-year-old pizza delivery driver is dead after an apparent robbery attempt in St. Louis County, and a suspect is in jail.
A 20-year-old St. Louis County man is charged with second-degree murder and robbery in the shooting death of a pizza deliveryman.
U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill paid several hundred dollars of interest and penalties for late property taxes on a Washington, D.C., condominium.
U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill paid several hundred dollars of interest and penalties after she was several weeks late in paying her property taxes on a Washington, D.C., condominium.
Construction is beginning on a $380 million expansion of the General Motors plant near St. Louis.
Construction is beginning on a $380 million expansion of the General Motors plant near St. Louis.
Four residents from the flood-ravaged North Dakota city of Minot are taking part in ceremonies in Joplin, Mo., to mark the one-year anniversary of the country's deadliest single tornado in six decades.
Four residents from the flood-ravaged North Dakota city of Minot are taking part in ceremonies in Joplin, Mo., to mark the anniversary of the country's deadliest single tornado in six decades.
Six people suffered minor injuries in a fire at an apartment complex near Missouri State University in Springfield.
Six people suffered minor injuries in a fire at an apartment complex near Missouri State University in Springfield.
University of Missouri Extension is conducting its annual wheat tour near Lamar, where experts will talk about bugs, diseases and the performance of different varieties of wheat.
University of Missouri Extension is conducting its annual wheat tour near Lamar, where experts will talk about bugs, diseases and the performance of different varieties of wheat.
Hunting experts are convening in Kansas City later this month for a conference on hunter education.
Hunting experts are convening in Kansas City later this month for a conference on hunter education.
Missouri Southern State University has approved in-state tuition rates for students who live in portions of Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Illinois.
Missouri Southern State University has approved in-state tuition rates for students who live in portions of Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Illinois.
An 18-year-old suburban St. Louis high school student will get to graduate with his class after his school reduced his punishment for a senior prank.
An 18-year-old suburban St. Louis high school student will get to graduate with his class after his school reduced his punishment for a senior prank.
Columbia officials are working on changes to local regulations governing tents after a collapse in St. Louis last month killed one person and hurt 100 more.
Columbia officials are working on changes to local regulations governing tents after a collapse in St. Louis last month killed one person and hurt 100 more.
A pizza delivery man has died after being shot in the head while taking food to a residence in northern St. Louis County.
A pizza delivery man has died after being shot in the head while taking food to a residence in northern St. Louis County.
Independence police are looking for someone who shot one person from a minivan in what appears to be a random attack in the Kansas City suburb.
Independence police are looking for someone who shot one person from a minivan in what appears to be a random attack in the Kansas City suburb.
A year after the deadliest tornado in decades hit southwest Missouri, the images remain indelible.
One year after the deadliest tornado in decades hit southwest Missouri, the images remain indelible.
A group of California grade school students wants Crayola to start a recycling program for their spent plastic markers.
A group of California grade school students wants Crayola to start a recycling program for spent plastic markers, but the company doesn't appear ready to make such a move.
A woman who was denied entrance to a southwest Missouri college more than 60 years ago watched recently as her 55-year-old son graduated from the same school.
A woman who was denied entrance to a southwest Missouri college more than 60 years ago recently watched her 55-year-old son graduate from the same school.
Politics is sometimes referred to as "the art of compromise." If that's so, then there was plenty of politics during Missouri's 2012 legislative session.
Politics is sometimes referred to as "the art of compromise." If that's so, then there was plenty of politics during Missouri's 2012 legislative session.
The No. 1 ranked chess player in the U.S. has won the U.S. Men's Chess Championship in St. Louis.
The No. 1 ranked chess player in the U.S. has won the U.S. Men's Chess Championship in St. Louis.
A southeast Missouri man whose wife disappeared a year ago has an upcoming court appearance on first-degree murder charges in his wife's death.
A southeast Missouri man whose wife disappeared a year ago has an upcoming court appearance on first-degree murder charges in his wife's death.
A 72-year-old Joplin man has pleaded guilty to federal charges related to running an illegal online gambling operation.
A 72-year-old Joplin man has pleaded guilty to federal charges related to running an illegal online gambling operation.
The tornado that tore through Joplin a year ago already ranks as the deadliest twister in six decades. Now it carries another distinction - the costliest since at least 1950.
The cost of 30 manhole covers that got sucked away: $5,800. A new concession stand at the destroyed high school: $228,600. Shelter and care for more than 1,300 homeless pets: $372,000.
Missouri's financially troubled fund for injured workers will not be getting relief from the Legislature for another year.
Missouri's financially troubled fund for injured workers will get no relief from the state Legislature for at least another year.
A central Missouri school district says its first year of four-day school weeks appears to be a success.
A central Missouri school district says its first year of four-day school weeks appears to be a success.
The number of insurance claims resulting from the damaging hail storm that struck the St. Louis region three weeks ago could top 100,000.
The number of insurance claims resulting from the damaging hail storm that struck the St. Louis region three weeks ago could top 100,000.
The number of insurance claims resulting from the damaging hail storm that struck the St. Louis region three weeks ago could top 100,000.
The number of insurance claims resulting from the damaging hail storm that struck the St. Louis region three weeks ago could top 100,000.
Despite repeated attempts during two legislative sessions, the Republicans who control Missouri's Legislature have passed only part of the six-point, pro-business agenda outlined by the state's main businesses...
Despite repeated attempts during two legislative sessions, the Republicans who control Missouri's Legislature have passed only part of the six-point, pro-business agenda outlined by the state's main businesses...
Missouri lawmakers have ended their session without agreeing on bills changing the way teacher layoffs are handled and allowing quicker state intervention in failing school districts.
Missouri lawmakers have ended their session without agreeing on bills changing the way teacher layoffs are handled and allowing quicker state intervention in failing school districts.
A proposal to give Missouri voters a say in reinstating local sales taxes on out-of-state vehicle purchases has died in the Legislature.
A proposal to give Missouri voters a say in reinstating local sales taxes on out-of-state vehicle purchases has died in the Legislature.
Missouri senators could consider legislation about contraception and abortion on the final day of their 2012 legislative session.
Missouri's Republican-led Legislature registered its discontent with President Barack Obama's health care policies Friday during an otherwise uneventful final day of a legislative session in which lawmakers settled...
Two men are dead after an apparent murder-suicide in Cape Girardeau.
Police in southeastern Missouri are investigating the deaths of two Arizona men as a murder-suicide.
By The Associated Press The Missouri Legislature concluded its annual session Friday. Here's a look at some of the bills that passed and failed.
By The Associated Press The Missouri Legislature concluded its annual session Friday. Here's a look at some of the bills that passed and failed.
Disturbing a worship service could become a crime in Missouri under legislation headed to Gov. Jay Nixon.
Disturbing a worship service could become a crime in Missouri under legislation headed to Gov. Jay Nixon.
An initiative to raise Missouri's minimum wage may be in limbo after a judge ruled the state auditor has no authority to prepare financial estimates for ballot measures.
An initiative to raise Missouri's minimum wage may be in limbo after a judge ruled the state auditor has no authority to prepare financial estimates for ballot measures.
Missouri lawmakers have passed legislation that will ask voters to block state government from implementing part of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul.
Missouri lawmakers have passed legislation that will ask voters to block state government from implementing part of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul.
Missouri lawmakers have endorsed a proposal to reduce the disparity in prison sentences between people convicted of crimes involving crack and powder cocaine.
A Missouri measure that would reduce the disparity in prison sentences between people convicted of crack and powder cocaine crimes gained final approval from lawmakers Friday and is now headed to the governor.
A former St. Louis radio host has been convicted of first-degree murder for beating, biting and smothering a 28-year-old woman seven years ago.
A former St. Louis radio host has been convicted of first-degree murder for beating, biting and smothering a 28-year-old woman seven years ago.
With the first anniversary of the devastating Joplin tornado approaching, the ambassador of United Arab Emirates will be in the southwest Missouri town on Friday to announce a large gift to Mercy Hospital.
Joplin is getting another big boost from the Middle East as the Missouri city rebuilds and prepares for the anniversary of a devastating tornado that killed 161 people.
Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster is urging the state Supreme Court to move forward with executions for several condemned killers who have exhausted all but last-ditch appeals.
Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster is urging the state Supreme Court to move forward with the execution of several condemned killers or explain why it won't.
Missouri defendants in cases of abuse, neglect or death of children could be barred from providing child care services under legislation approved by state lawmakers.
Missouri defendants in cases of abuse, neglect or death of children could be barred from providing child care services under legislation approved by state lawmakers.
Travelers passing through Lambert-St. Louis International Airport could start getting early morning drinks.
Travelers passing through Lambert-St. Louis International Airport could start getting early morning drinks.
A Kansas City woman alleges she was tortured and sexually assaulted for two days before escaping her captor by crawling through a window.
A Kansas City woman alleges she was tortured and sexually assaulted for two days before escaping her captor by crawling through a window.
Two southeast Missouri men are facing child endangerment charges after allegedly leaving a 2-year-old girl in a car while they were in a tavern.
Two southeast Missouri men are facing child endangerment charges after allegedly leaving a 2-year-old girl in a car while they were in a tavern.
Springfield fire officials say two people were killed in a house fire.
Springfield fire officials say two people were killed in a house fire.
Plans are in the works for what may be Missouri's first Muslim funeral home.
Plans are in the works for what may be Missouri's first Muslim funeral home.
The St. Louis Rams and the St. Louis Convention and Visitors Commission are far apart on plans to upgrade the Edward Jones Dome. One suburban St. Louis mayor says he may have an alternative.
The St. Louis Rams and the St. Louis Convention and Visitors Commission are far apart on plans to upgrade the Edward Jones Dome. One suburban St. Louis mayor says he may have an alternative.
A federal judge in Central Texas has sentenced two bank robbers to prison for 2011 holdups in Texas and Missouri.
A federal judge in Central Texas has sentenced two bank robbers to prison for 2011 holdups in Texas and Missouri.
The site of a Joplin hospital that was destroyed in last year's tornado might someday hold a tornado memorial museum.
The site of a Joplin hospital that was destroyed in last year's tornado might someday hold a tornado memorial museum.
An 8-year-old St. Louis boy is accused of bringing a loaded gun to school.
An 8-year-old St. Louis boy is accused of bringing a loaded gun to school.
Two researchers at Washington University in St. Louis are getting $4 million from Susan G. Komen for the Cure for breast cancer research.
Two researchers at Washington University in St. Louis are getting $4 million from Susan G. Komen for the Cure for breast cancer research.
Missouri lawmakers have given final approval to legislation that requires state agencies to review their rules every five years and eliminate those determined to be unnecessary.
Missouri lawmakers have given final approval to legislation that requires state agencies to review their rules every five years and eliminate those determined to be unnecessary.
Missouri senators have given final approval to legislation requiring pet owners to have their dogs and cats vaccinated against rabies.
Missouri senators have given final approval to legislation requiring pet owners to have their dogs and cats vaccinated against rabies.
A Missouri senator hospitalized after she became light-headed has returned to the state Capitol.
A Missouri senator hospitalized after she became light-headed has returned to the state Capitol.
A Columbia business owner and community leader has been sentenced to three years in federal prison for illegal donations of more than $200,000 to family, friends and charities in Iraq while the country faced U.S. sanctions.
A Columbia business owner and community leader has been sentenced to three years in federal prison for illegal sending more than $200,000 to friends and family in Iraq while the country faced U.S. sanctions.
Lawmakers have given final approval to a measure designed to allow Missouri communities to continue levying taxes on vehicle purchases.
Lawmakers have given final approval to a measure designed to allow Missouri communities to continue levying taxes on car sales.
FBI Special Agent Harold Haberfeld's (ha-BUHR'-fehldz) ill-fated mission to North Africa during World War II was so secret that even now, after 69 years, his home bureau in Buffalo isn't entirely sure what it was.
FBI Special Agent Harold Haberfeld's ill-fated mission to North Africa during World War II was so secret that even now, 69 years after the plane crash that kept him from completing it, his home bureau in Buffalo...
A Columbia business owner has been sentenced to three years in federal prison for sending money to Iraq for more than a decade.
A Columbia business owner has been sentenced to three years in federal prison for sending money to Iraq for more than a decade.
A Kansas man has died from injuries he suffered at a work site in Joplin.
A Kansas man has died from injuries he suffered at a work site in Joplin.
Barbara Behlmann is a homecoming queen, a cheerleader and clearly one of the most popular students at Hazelwood West High School in suburban St. Louis.
Barbara Behlmann is a homecoming queen, a cheerleader and clearly one of the most popular students at Hazelwood West High School in suburban St. Louis.
A St. Louis resident will not face charges in the shooting death of an intruder.
A St. Louis resident will not face charges in the shooting death of an intruder.
Missouri lawmakers have voted to continue a fee for collecting DNA samples from criminals.
Missouri lawmakers have voted to continue a fee for collecting DNA samples from criminals.
Missouri House Speaker Steven Tilley is accusing fellow Republican Dave Spence of hypocrisy for his habit of doling out sports tickets to lawmakers in his bid to become governor.
Missouri House Speaker Steven Tilley has accused fellow Republican Dave Spence of hypocrisy for proposing a cash limit on lobbyist gifts then doling out sports tickets to lawmakers to win support for his gubernatorial bid.
A civil lawsuit filed by the Justice Department in St. Louis accuses the therapy provider RehabCare Group Inc. of paying more than $10 million in kickbacks to gain access to nursing home Medicare and Medicaid patients.
A civil lawsuit filed by the Justice Department in St. Louis accuses the therapy provider RehabCare Group Inc. of paying more than $10 million in kickbacks to gain access to nursing home Medicare and Medicaid patients.
Members of the Southeast Missouri State University football team will perform community service as punishment for an April hazing incident.
Members of the Southeast Missouri State University football team will perform community service as punishment for an April hazing incident.
Actor Hal Holbrook has been performing as Mark Twain for six decades. Now, he's getting an award named after the author and humorist.
Actor Hal Holbrook has been performing as Mark Twain for six decades. Now, he's getting an award named after the author and humorist.
Charges are expected against two women after police say they found children living in unsanitary conditions and dozens of animals without adequate food or water in a St. Charles County home.
Charges are expected against two women after police say they found children living in unsanitary conditions and dozens of animals without adequate food or water in a St. Charles County home.
The future of the NFL's St. Louis Rams may be up in the air over concerns about the Edward Jones Dome but a new brand of football is coming to town: Lingerie football.
The future of the NFL's St. Louis Rams may be up in the air over concerns about the Edward Jones Dome but a new brand of football is coming to town: Lingerie football.
The Rev. Larry Rice and three other people were arrested as police took down a new homeless camp in St. Louis.
The Rev. Larry Rice and three other people were arrested as police took down a new homeless camp in St. Louis.
Missouri has joined most states and the federal government in a settlement with Skechers USA over shoes marketed as helping people lose weight and tone muscles.
Missouri has joined most states and the federal government in a settlement with Skechers USA over shoes marketed as helping people lose weight and tone muscles.
Researchers at the University of Missouri say they've identified an extract found in celery and other produce as a potential weapon against breast cancer.
Researchers at the University of Missouri say they've identified an extract found in celery and other produce as a potential weapon against breast cancer.
Barbara Behlmann is a homecoming queen, a cheerleader and clearly one of the most popular students at Hazelwood West High School in suburban St. Louis.
Barbara Behlmann is a homecoming queen, a cheerleader and clearly one of the most popular students at Hazelwood West High School in suburban St. Louis.
Two weekend services will honor Missouri firefighters who died in the line of duty.
Two weekend services will honor Missouri firefighters who died in the line of duty.
Missouri State University is weighing a merger with a Springfield psychology institute.
Missouri State University is weighing a merger with a Springfield psychology institute.
Missouri lawmakers have passed legislation that would limit options for when elections could be conducted.
Missouri lawmakers have passed legislation that would limit options for when elections could be conducted.
Missouri lawmakers have approved legislation designed to help college students seeking to transfer between schools.
Missouri lawmakers have approved legislation designed to help college students seeking to transfer between schools.
State lawmakers have sent the governor a bill that could bring Missouri in compliance with federal rules for trucker drivers and avoid a potential $30 million penalty.
State lawmakers have sent the governor a bill that could bring Missouri in compliance with federal rules for trucker drivers and avoid a potential $30 million penalty.
A Missouri state senator was being examined at a Jefferson City hospital after becoming light-headed during a debate on education issues.
A Missouri state senator was being examined at a Jefferson City hospital after becoming light-headed during a debate on education issues.
The Missouri Senate has voted to authorize new tax credits to attract amateur sporting events to the state.
Missouri senators voted Wednesday to authorize new tax credits aimed at attracting college sports tournaments to the state while also moving to cap the amount of incentives available for refurbishing historical buildings.
A state Senate candidate from St. Louis plans to fight a judge's decision removing her from the ballot because she doesn't live in the district.
A state Senate candidate from St. Louis plans to fight a judge's decision removing her from the ballot because she doesn't live in the district.
Seven Joplin residents and a Laclede County man are facing federal fraud charges over requests for FEMA aid after the deadly May 2011 tornado.
Eight people have been indicted on federal fraud charges over alleged false requests for aid following the deadly May 2011 tornado, the U.S. Attorney's Office in Springfield announced Wednesday.
The Missouri House has approved legislation allowing health care providers to refuse to participate in some tasks that violate their religious or ethical beliefs.
The Missouri House approved legislation Wednesday that would allow health care workers, medical centers and others to refuse to provide contraception or carry out procedures that violate their religious or ethical beliefs.
Two Laclede County contractors stand accused of fraud after allegedly accepting insurance checks from three Joplin homeowners to repair tornado damage but not doing the work.
Two Laclede County contractors stand accused of fraud after allegedly accepting insurance checks from three Joplin homeowners to repair tornado damage but not doing the work.
A man and his two children have died in a fire at their home in south Kansas City.
Police say a fire that killed a man and his two children in their south Kansas City home appears to be accidental.
A Kansas City-area Catholic priest accused of taking pornographic pictures of children wants to delay his trial by at least two months.
A Kansas City-area Catholic priest accused of taking pornographic pictures of children wants to delay his trial by at least two months.
The competition to create jobs in a recovering economy is causing states to waive hundreds of millions of tax dollars as incentives for businesses.
The states of Missouri and Kansas are divided here only by the yellow stripe of State Line Road. It's a single community, but the division is sharp when it comes to the cutthroat business of economic development.
As the state of Missouri continues to hold hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of unclaimed property, a new effort seeks to make it easier for the rightful owners to step forward.
As the state of Missouri continues to hold hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of unclaimed property, a new effort seeks to make it easier for the rightful owners to step forward.
Sitting ringside at a scuffed up card table, the coach yells over the steady pounding of jump ropes and leather gloves.
Sitting ringside at a scuffed up card table, the coach yells over the steady pounding of jump ropes and leather gloves.
For the past year, Ann Leach has been making lemonade out of lemons. Last May, she was looking forward to expanding her grief and loss counseling business, Life Preservers, and attending a fall conference in Hawaii.
For the past year, Ann Leach has been making lemonade out of lemons. Last May, she was looking forward to expanding her grief and loss counseling business, Life Preservers, and attending a fall conference in Hawaii.
The new pastor at St. John United Church of Christ in the eastern Missouri town of St. Clair doesn't play softball, but members of his church do. Or at least they did until their pastor's sexual preference prompted a...
The new pastor at St. John United Church of Christ in the eastern Missouri town of St. Clair doesn't play softball, but members of his church do. Or at least they did until their pastor's sexuality prompted a boycott...
Missouri House members have rejected legislation with numerous portions affecting local governments.
Missouri House members have rejected legislation with numerous portions affecting local governments.
Stray Rescue of St. Louis is offering a $5,000 reward for information in the torture deaths of five dogs.
Stray Rescue of St. Louis is offering a $5,000 reward for information in the torture deaths of five dogs.
Kansas City and Jackson County law enforcement leaders are going after the city's most violent criminals.
Officials unveiled a new program aimed at getting the worst violent offenders off the Kansas City streets and offering those who want to reform the training and tools to do so.
The wife of a southeast Missouri pastor who is accused of sexually assaulting three children is now facing a criminal charge, too.
The wife of a southeast Missouri pastor who is accused of sexually assaulting three children is now facing a criminal charge, too.
An audit has found that St. Louis County was spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on new vehicles for the parks system even as workers were being laid off due to budget constraints.
An audit has found that St. Louis County was spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on new vehicles for the parks system even as workers were being laid off due to budget constraints.
A St. Louis-area woman who caused a wreck that killed an expectant mother and her unborn twins has been sentenced to 30 days in jail - plus the holidays.
A St. Louis-area woman who caused a wreck that killed an expectant mother and her unborn twins has been sentenced to 30 days in jail - plus the holidays.
Two suspects have admitted their roles in the shooting death of a St. Joseph man.
Two suspects have admitted their roles in the shooting death of a St. Joseph man.
The Department of Defense says a 22-year-old soldier from Rolla died in Afghanistan.
The Department of Defense says a 22-year-old soldier from Rolla died in Afghanistan.
Legislation allowing Missouri school districts to sell advertising space on buses has been stopped by a Senate committee.
Legislation allowing Missouri school districts to sell advertising space on buses has been stopped by a Senate committee.
Missouri lawmakers have sent the governor legislation prohibiting workers from suing each other for accidental on-the-job injuries.
Missouri lawmakers likely will not pass any legislation moving claims related to deadly work-related diseases into the workers' compensation system, Senate Majority Leader Tom Dempsey said Tuesday.
A southwest Missouri couple has been convicted in the death of the woman's biological son, a disabled teenager who authorities say was kept in a locked, freezing bedroom and weighed just 98 pounds before he died.
A southwest Missouri couple has been convicted in the death of the woman's biological son, a disabled teenager who authorities say was kept in a locked, freezing bedroom and weighed just 98 pounds before he died.
Legislation allowing Missourians to add their cellphone numbers to the state's No Call List for telemarketers is on its way to Gov. Jay Nixon.
Legislation allowing Missourians to add their cellphone numbers to the state's no-call list for telemarketers is on its way to Gov. Jay Nixon.
Missouri lawmakers have passed legislation that could allow charter schools to be established throughout the state.
Missouri lawmakers on Tuesday approved an expansion of charter schools and created new requirements aimed at boosting accountability for those schools.
The Missouri House has voted to allow more digital billboards on the state's roads and highways.
Drivers on Missouri roads could see more digital billboards displaying messages that can be changed instantly under legislation given final approval Tuesday.
The northeast Missouri town of Hannibal is celebrating the centennial of the dedication of the Mark Twain Boyhood Home.
The northeast Missouri town of Hannibal is celebrating the centennial of the dedication of the Mark Twain Boyhood Home.
An Oklahoma man who opened fire inside a southwest Missouri bar that refused to serve him more beer is going to prison.
An Oklahoma man who opened fire inside a southwest Missouri bar that refused to serve him more beer is going to prison.
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Missouri added about 6,000 jobs in April as its seasonally adjusted unemployment rate edged down slightly.
Missouri added about 6,000 jobs in April as its seasonally adjusted unemployment rate edged down slightly.
Missouri back-up quarterback Corbin Berkstresser has been arrested after reportedly leaving the scene of an early-morning car accident.
Missouri back-up quarterback Corbin Berkstresser has been arrested after reportedly leaving the scene of an early-morning car accident.
Missouri's elder abuse law could soon be expanded to protect older citizens from financial exploitation.
Missouri's elder abuse law could soon be expanded to protect older citizens from financial exploitation.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency plans to appeal a court ruling that overturned its veto of a key permit for one of West Virginia's largest mountaintop removal mines.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency plans to appeal a federal court ruling that overturned its veto of a key water pollution permit for one of West Virginia's largest mountaintop removal mines.
Southeastern Missouri has had unusually sparse rainfall this spring, putting some sections in drought conditions.
Drought conditions have hit sections of southeast Missouri this spring in stark contrast to the major flooding the region faced last year.
Funeral services are pending for Rick Desloge, who spent nearly three decades as a journalist with the St. Louis Business Journal.
Funeral services are pending for Rick Desloge, who spent nearly three decades as a journalist with the St. Louis Business Journal.
Companies in the Joplin region that make storm shelters are overwhelmed with work.
Carter Henson uses an overhead crane to position a bucket containing one yard of cement over a metal form that, when removed, will create a new safe room.
Two people injured when a party tent collapsed outside a downtown St. Louis bar last month have filed suit against the bar and the company that leased and installed the tent.
Two people injured when a party tent collapsed outside a downtown St. Louis bar last month have filed suit against the bar and the company that leased and installed the tent.
A former St. Louis-area school superintendent who served jail time for stealing from his financially troubled district has died while still owing more than $300,000 in unpaid taxes and restitution.
A former St. Louis-area school superintendent who served jail time for stealing from his financially troubled district has died while still owing more than $300,000 in unpaid taxes and restitution.
By The Associated Press The Joplin Globe, May 12
By The Associated Press The Joplin Globe, May 12
Three prominent actors will perform a Biblical adaptation in Joplin this weekend as part of the events leading up to the first anniversary of the deadly May 2011 tornado.
Three prominent actors will perform a Biblical adaptation in Joplin this weekend as part of the events leading up to the first anniversary of the deadly May 2011 tornado.
A 56-year-old suburban St. Louis man is in custody after allegedly chasing three people in his neighborhood with a machete.
A 56-year-old suburban St. Louis man is in custody after allegedly chasing three people in his neighborhood with a machete.
St. Louis police are investigating to see if street racing was the cause of a multi-car accident on a street near the Gateway Arch.
St. Louis police are investigating to see if street racing was the cause of a multi-car accident on a street near the Gateway Arch.
Kansas City police say a body found burning in a parking lot belonged to a black woman with short, dyed red hair.
Kansas City police say a body found burning in a parking lot belonged to a black woman with short, dyed red hair.
A Missouri Senate panel has endorsed a proposed referendum that would change the way vacancies in statewide offices are filled.
A Missouri Senate panel has endorsed a proposed referendum that would change the way vacancies in statewide offices are filled.
Hannibal, St. Louis and other spots along the Mississippi River play prominent roles in a new movie.
Hannibal, St. Louis and other spots along the Mississippi River play prominent roles in a new movie.
GUATEMALA (AP) - A Guatemalan official says the U.S. government has said it won't return a girl adopted after being snatched from her Guatemalan mother in 2006, because the two countries had not signed the Hague...
GUATEMALA CITY (AP) - The U.S. government has told Guatemala it won't return a girl adopted in 2008 after allegedly being snatched from her Guatemalan mother, because the two countries had not signed the Hague Abduction...
A memorial has been held for a Missouri airman, whose body was found in a ravine in suburban Anchorage last week.
A memorial has been held for a Missouri airman, whose body was found in a ravine in suburban Anchorage last week.
President Barack Obama is launching a sharp critique of Mitt Romney's business record, airing a hard-hitting TV ad that recounts the demise of a Kansas City, Mo., steel mill that was restructured by Romney's private...
President Barack Obama tried Monday to tarnish Mitt Romney as a corporate titan who got rich by cutting rather than creating jobs, opening a new effort to undercut the Republican's claims that his background of business...
The state of Missouri is providing $2.3 million to help build special rooms at five Joplin schools designed to withstand severe weather.
The state of Missouri is providing $2.3 million to help build special rooms at five Joplin schools designed to withstand severe weather.
Conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh is being inducted into the Hall of Famous Missourians.
Conservative commentator Rush Limbaugh was inducted into the Hall of Famous Missourians on Monday during a secretive ceremony in the state Capitol as police stood guard to keep out any uninvited political opponents of the...
Just four-and-a-half months into 2012 and the St. Louis Zoo has already had more than 1 million visitors.
Just four-and-a-half months into 2012 and the St. Louis Zoo has already had more than 1 million visitors.
An advocate for the homeless is proposing a new site in St. Louis where people can set up tents and other temporary housing.
A St. Louis advocate for the homeless is offering a new area where homeless people can set up tents.
In December, just before parting with her friends at MU for the month-long winter break, Samantha Johnson did the unthinkable.
In December, just before parting with her friends at MU for the month-long winter break, Samantha Johnson did the unthinkable.
After years of controversy, a mosaic depicting the University of Missouri's Tiger mascot has been removed from the campus.
After years of controversy, a mosaic depicting the University of Missouri's Tiger mascot has been removed from the campus.
The language of the world can be heard at Kansas City East High School.
Of course it would take monstrous forces to drive families from their homelands.
Toby Meyer has been a custodian at a suburban St. Louis grade school for a decade. Come next fall, he hopes to be teaching at an elementary school, rather than cleaning.
Toby Meyer has been a custodian at a suburban St. Louis grade school for a decade. Come next fall, he hopes to be teaching at an elementary school, rather than cleaning.
The sentencing of a Joplin woman who embezzled from her partner in their home decor business has been delayed because a new prosecutor wants a longer sentence.
The sentencing of a Joplin woman who embezzled from her partner in their home decor business has been delayed because a new prosecutor wants a longer sentence.
Branson city officials say property owners have until Friday to remove debris left after a tornado hit the tourist destination in February.
Branson city officials say property owners have until Friday to remove debris left after a tornado hit the tourist destination in February.
The American Legion wants to hear from veterans about the quality of health care at the St. Louis Veterans Administration Medical Center.
The American Legion wants to hear from veterans about the quality of health care at the St. Louis Veterans Administration Medical Center.
Missouri lawmakers are looking to make life easier for foster children who transfer to new schools.
Missouri lawmakers are looking to make life easier for foster children who transfer to new schools.
The new president of the University of Missouri System has joined Twitter with the goal of communicating to a wider audience.
The new president of the University of Missouri System has joined Twitter with the goal of communicating to a wider audience.
Missouri lawmakers are entering the final week of their session, and House Speaker Steven Tilley says he doesn't believe anything really needs to pass.
Missouri lawmakers are entering the final week of their session, and House Speaker Steven Tilley says he doesn't believe anything really needs to pass.
An attorney for more than 140 southeast Missouri farmers who are suing the federal government says he's not devastated by a ruling that dismissed a large chunk of the lawsuit.
A federal judge has dismissed a large portion of a class-action lawsuit brought by more than 140 southeast Missouri farmers whose land was damaged when Birds Point levee was intentionally breached last year.
A northwest Missouri sprint car racer has died after crashing into a pole at a suburban Kansas City dirt track during a race.
A northwest Missouri sprint car driver was killed Friday night at a suburban Kansas City race track after his car flipped and crashed into a pole during a race.
John Myers will forever remember the makeshift memorial on the parking lot of Joplin Full Gospel Church.
John Myers will forever remember the makeshift memorial on the parking lot of Joplin Full Gospel Church.
With farmers markets growing in popularity and sprouting up nationwide, at least four are scheduled in suburban St. Louis this summer.
With farmers markets growing in popularity and sprouting up nationwide, at least four are scheduled in suburban St. Louis this summer.
A woman whose life was changed when she met a medical missionary while growing up in Kenya is planning a mission to her native land.
A Kansas City woman helped by a Canadian doctor when she was growing up in Kenya is organizing a 10-day medical camp in her native land to pay back some of that good fortune.
Last fall, the halls of Missouri's Capitol were filled with discussion of the failed Mamtek factory that never produced a single granule of a low-calorie sweetener despite a $39 million bond issue by the rural town of...
Last fall, the halls of Missouri's Capitol were filled with discussion of the failed Mamtek factory that never produced a single granule of a low-calorie sweetener despite a $39 million bond issue by the rural town of...
The growing popularity of farmers markets is evident in the far reaches of suburban St. Louis.
The growing popularity of farmers markets is evident in the far reaches of suburban St. Louis.
Federal officials say the number of people sickened by salmonella after handling tainted dog food has grown by two to 16.
Federal officials say the number of people sickened by salmonella after handling tainted dog food has grown by two to 16.
A judge has dismissed a lawsuit challenging Missouri's new Medicaid insurance contracts covering more than 400,000 low-income residents.
A judge dismissed a legal challenge Friday to Missouri's new Medicaid contracts, brushing aside an attempt to halt an enrollment period for 430,000 low-income residents picking among three insurance providers.
The northwest Missouri man whose murder conviction was recently questioned by a Boone County judge will remain in prison while the state Supreme Court considers whether he should be set free or receive a new trial.
A northwest Missouri man whose murder conviction was recently questioned by a Boone County judge will remain in prison while the state Supreme Court considers whether he should be freed or receive a new trial.
A British man suspected of stealing about $1.5 million worth of British currency in 1993 will be deported from Missouri to England.
A man suspected in an armored van robbery in his native England who was arrested in Missouri after nearly two decades on the run has agreed to be sent back to Britain to face charges, federal officials said Friday.
The Missouri Department of Agriculture is trying to create a buzz about bees.
The Missouri Department of Agriculture is trying to create a buzz about bees.
