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 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.
Missouri license plates won't be sporting Kansas Jayhawks logos anytime soon if the Missouri House has its way. The House approved an amendment to a higher education bill yesterday allowing only Missouri schools to be...
Negotiators from the Kansas House and Senate resumed their budget talks today. The House's lead negotiator says one critical issue is the Senate's willingness to consider a compromise on tax cuts that would leave...
The Missouri Senate has voted to authorize new tax credits to attract amateur sporting events to the state.
The Missouri Senate has voted to authorize new tax credits to attract amateur sporting events to the state.
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 has approved legislation allowing health care providers to refuse to participate in some tasks that violate their religious or ethical beliefs.
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 competition to create jobs in a recovering economy is causing states to waive hundreds of millions of tax dollars as incentives for businesses.
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...
Seven Joplin residents and a Laclede County man are facing federal fraud charges over requests for FEMA aid after the deadly May 2011 tornado.
Seven Joplin residents and a Laclede County man are facing federal fraud charges over requests for FEMA aid after the deadly May 2011 tornado.
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 sexual preference prompted a...
A suburban Kansas City man was sentenced to 14 years and three months in federal prison for his role in robberies of a Brink's truck, a bank and a restaurant.
A suburban Kansas City man was sentenced to 14 years and three months in federal prison for his role in robberies of a Brink's truck, a bank and a restaurant.
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.
Secretary of State Kris Kobach is asking a federal court to settle political redistricting issues for the Kansas Legislature.
A tax preparer in southwestern Illinois has been ordered to spend seven and a half years in federal prison for submitting false returns in exchange for kickbacks from clients.
A tax preparer in southwestern Illinois has been ordered to spend seven and a half years in federal prison for submitting false returns in exchange for kickbacks from clients.
Some Kansas college students are walking to Washington D.C. to protest a long-disputed plan to build a highway through wetlands near Lawrence.
Some Kansas college students are walking to Washington D.C. to protest a long-disputed plan to build a highway through wetlands near Lawrence.
The St. Louis-based utility company Ameren is urging customers to be watch out for a scam aimed at illegally obtaining Social Security numbers.
The St. Louis-based utility company Ameren is urging customers to be watch out for a scam aimed at illegally obtaining Social Security numbers.
Kansas City and Jackson County law enforcement leaders are going after the city's most violent criminals.
Kansas City and Jackson County law enforcement leaders are going after the city's most violent criminals.
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.
A man and his two children have died in a fire at their home in south Kansas City.
A man and his two children have died in a fire at their home in south Kansas City.
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 license plates won't be sporting Kansas Jayhawks logos anytime soon if the Missouri House has its way.
Missouri license plates won't be sporting Kansas Jayhawks logos anytime soon if the Missouri House has its way.
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.
Mike Moustakas homered yesterday in the Kansas City Royals' 7-4 win over the Texas Rangers. Billy Butler and Brayan Pena each added two RBIs for the Royals. Rangers starter Colby Lewis took the loss after giving up seven...
The Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Center will honor country singer Moe Bandy and songwriter/guitarist Mac McAnally with stars on the Walk of Fame.
The Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Center will honor country singer Moe Bandy and songwriter/guitarist Mac McAnally with stars on the Walk of Fame.
The father of a murdered Anchorage barista has been arrested for investigation of drunken driving and assault, accused of driving away from a strip club while intoxicated and threatening a doorman who tried to stop him.
The father of a murdered Anchorage barista has been arrested for investigation of drunken driving and assault, accused of driving away from a strip club while intoxicated and threatening a doorman who tried to stop him.
Two Alaska-based military policemen died in Afghanistan when their vehicle hit a roadside bomb.
Two Alaska-based military policemen died in Afghanistan when their vehicle hit a roadside bomb.
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.
Missouri lawmakers have sent the governor legislation prohibiting workers from suing each other for accidental on-the-job injuries.
Missouri lawmakers have sent the governor legislation prohibiting workers from suing each other for accidental on-the-job injuries.
Missouri lawmakers have passed legislation that could allow charter schools to be established throughout the state.
Missouri lawmakers have passed legislation that could allow charter schools to be established throughout the state.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lee's Summit police have confirmed the identity of a burned body found last week.
Lee's Summit police have confirmed the identity of a burned body found last week.
The Missouri House has voted to allow more digital billboards on the state's roads and highways.
The Missouri House has voted to allow more digital billboards on the state's roads and highways.
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 Federal Reserve says the average value of farmland in several Midwest and Western states grew more than 25 percent in the first quarter as farm income remained strong.
The Federal Reserve says the average value of farmland in several Midwest and Western states grew more than 25 percent in the first quarter as farm income remained strong.
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.
Companies in the Joplin region that make storm shelters are overwhelmed with work.
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
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 court ruling that overturned its veto of a key permit for one of West Virginia's largest mountaintop removal mines.
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.
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.
Southeastern Missouri has had unusually sparse rainfall this spring, putting some sections in drought conditions.
Southeastern Missouri has had unusually sparse rainfall this spring, putting some sections in drought conditions.
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.
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 (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...
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.
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.
Authorities have charged a suspect in last month's triple murder in Brooklyn Park.
Authorities have charged a suspect in last month's triple murder in Brooklyn Park.
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.
The language of the world can be heard at Kansas City East High School.
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.
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.
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 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 advocate for the homeless is proposing a new site in St. Louis where people can set up tents and other temporary housing.
An advocate for the homeless is proposing a new site in St. Louis where people can set up tents and other temporary housing.
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.
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 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...
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.
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 Joplin minister says members of his congregation have stepped up to help others whose lives were shattered by a tornado that's nearing its one-year anniversary.
A Joplin minister says members of his congregation have stepped up to help others whose lives were shattered by a tornado that's nearing its one-year anniversary.
Anchorage police are looking for furniture that may be linked to the death of a Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson airman.
Anchorage police are looking for furniture that may be linked to the death of a Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson airman.
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 racer has died after crashing into a pole at a suburban Kansas City dirt track during a race.
Missouri lawmakers are getting closer to passing legislation that could help prevent failures of economic development projects, such as the Mamtek sweetener plant project in Moberly.
Missouri lawmakers are getting closer to passing legislation that could help prevent failures of economic development projects, such as the Mamtek sweetener plant project in Moberly.
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 woman whose life was changed when she met a medical missionary while growing up in Kenya is planning a mission to her native land.
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 has dismissed a lawsuit challenging Missouri's new Medicaid insurance contracts covering more than 400,000 low-income residents.
A judge has formally sentenced a 37-year-old southwest Missouri man to death for raping and killing a friend's 9-year-old stepdaughter.
A judge has formally sentenced a 37-year-old southwest Missouri man to death for raping and killing a friend's 9-year-old stepdaughter.
St. Louis police have identified a man who died after falling from a Mississippi River bridge.
St. Louis police have identified a man who died after falling from a Mississippi River bridge.
A firefighter from the St. Louis County town of Kinloch has died, and officials are classifying it as in the line of duty.
A firefighter from the St. Louis County town of Kinloch has died, and officials are classifying it as in the line of duty.
A Kansas City man was sentenced to 15 years in prison for killing his wife, whose body has never been found.
A Kansas City man was sentenced to 15 years in prison for killing his wife, whose body has never been found.
A British man suspected of stealing about $1.5 million worth of British currency in 1993 will be deported from Missouri to England.
A British man suspected of stealing about $1.5 million worth of British currency in 1993 will be deported from Missouri to England.
A federal judge has approved settlement of a lawsuit filed on behalf of more than 1,000 deaf Missourians over mental health services for the deaf.
A federal judge has approved settlement of a lawsuit filed on behalf of more than 1,000 deaf Missourians over mental health services for the deaf.
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.
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.
Joplin city leaders are taking steps to replace fire stations and trucks that were destroyed in last year's tornado.
Joplin city leaders are taking steps to replace fire stations and trucks that were destroyed in last year's tornado.
Springfield city officials say they are relieved a lawsuit has been filed over a voter-approved ordinance that requires employers to use a federal program to check employees' immigration status.
Springfield city officials say they are relieved a lawsuit has been filed over a voter-approved ordinance that requires employers to use a federal program to check employees' immigration status.
Moonshine is making a comeback in the Missouri Ozarks.
Moonshine is making a comeback in the Missouri Ozarks.
A St. Louis man is jailed on $150,000 cash-only bond and accused of trying to shoot his ex-girlfriend outside the charter school where she teaches.
A St. Louis man is jailed on $150,000 cash-only bond and accused of trying to shoot his ex-girlfriend outside the charter school where she teaches.
A man in St. Louis County is expected to face numerous charges after a standoff with police that forced students to stay inside a nearby school hours after the closing bell.
A man in St. Louis County is expected to face numerous charges after a standoff with police that forced students to stay inside a nearby school hours after the closing bell.
A retired couple from St. Louis County are the latest winners of a big Missouri Lottery Lotto jackpot.
A retired couple from St. Louis County are the latest winners of a big Missouri Lottery Lotto jackpot.
A Mississippi truck driver pleaded guilty in the death of a woman who was pushed from his truck along a Missouri interstate.
A Mississippi truck driver pleaded guilty in the death of a woman who was pushed from his truck along a Missouri interstate.
Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster says movie producers should restrict depictions of tobacco use and include anti-tobacco spots in DVD and video releases that show people smoking.
Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster says movie producers should restrict depictions of tobacco use and include anti-tobacco spots in DVD and video releases that show people smoking.
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.
The Missouri National Guard is planning to build an $8 million vehicle maintenance facility in the north-central town of Macon.
The Missouri National Guard is planning to build an $8 million vehicle maintenance facility in the north-central town of Macon.
An Iraq War veteran who lost a U.S. House bid from southeast Missouri in 2010 could now be heading to Washington.
An Iraq War veteran who lost a U.S. House bid from southeast Missouri in 2010 could now be heading to Washington.
Republican Mitt Romney is trying to return the focus of his campaign to the sluggish economic recovery.
Republican Mitt Romney is trying to return the focus of his campaign to the sluggish economic recovery.
A federal judge has blocked the city of Springfield from enforcing a voter-approved law requiring businesses to check employees' immigration status using the federal E-Verify system.
A federal judge has blocked the city of Springfield from enforcing a voter-approved law requiring businesses to check employees' immigration status using the federal E-Verify system.
If you live in the St. Louis area and believe you might have mistakenly made a huge donation to Goodwill, one of the charity's outlets in South St. Louis County would like to hear from you.
If you live in the St. Louis area and believe you might have mistakenly made a huge donation to Goodwill, one of the charity's outlets in South St. Louis County would like to hear from you.
Police say a burned body found behind a western Missouri home appears to be that of a man reported missing in northeastern Kansas.
Police say a burned body found behind a western Missouri home appears to be that of a man reported missing in northeastern Kansas.
A new report says Missouri eighth-graders outperformed their peers nationwide on a science proficiency exam, but most still lacked a solid grasp of the subject.
A new report says Missouri eighth-graders outperformed their peers nationwide on a science proficiency exam, but most still lacked a solid grasp of the subject.
Missouri police officers have found methamphetamine in strange places. Now, they say they found a mobile meth lab strapped to a motorcycle.
Missouri police officers have found methamphetamine in strange places. Now, they say they found a mobile meth lab strapped to a motorcycle.
The pastor of a small church in southeast Missouri is accused of molesting three children, and a law enforcement official says additional charges are likely.
The pastor of a small church in southeast Missouri is accused of molesting three children, and a law enforcement official says additional charges are likely.
Missouri lawmakers have sent the governor a $24 billion budget a day ahead of a constitutional deadline.
Missouri lawmakers have sent the governor a $24 billion budget a day ahead of a constitutional deadline.
The 84-71 roll call by which the Missouri House voted Thursday to approve a proposed constitutional amendment that would change how state appellate judges are selected.
The 84-71 roll call by which the Missouri House voted Thursday to approve a proposed constitutional amendment that would change how state appellate judges are selected.
A proposed constitutional amendment to revise the selection process for appellate judges is headed to Missouri voters.
A proposed constitutional amendment to revise the selection process for appellate judges is headed to Missouri voters.
Funding by state agency in Missouri's budget for the 2013 fiscal year, which starts July 1, compared to funding in the current budget. The 2013 budget prepared by legislators still needs the approval of Gov. Jay Nixon,...
Funding by state agency in Missouri's budget for the 2013 fiscal year, which starts July 1, compared to funding in the current budget. The 2013 budget prepared by legislators still needs the approval of Gov. Jay Nixon,...
Anchorage police have confirmed that a body found north of downtown Anchorage earlier this week was that of an airman missing for three weeks.
Anchorage police have confirmed that a body found north of downtown Anchorage earlier this week was that of an airman missing for three weeks.
A St. Louis man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for using texts, electronic chats and social media to convince three boys to engage in sexual activity.
A St. Louis man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for using texts, electronic chats and social media to convince three boys to engage in sexual activity.
One year after pleading guilty to an assault charge, former Missouri House Speaker Rod Jetton is returning to public service.
One year after pleading guilty to an assault charge, former Missouri House Speaker Rod Jetton is returning to public service.
Missouri lawmakers have sent the governor a measure providing a dedicated funding source to veterans' nursing homes.
Missouri lawmakers have sent the governor a measure providing a dedicated funding source to veterans' nursing homes.
Eboni Boykin has seen the worst that life has to offer. But it didn't stop the suburban St. Louis teenager from pursuing her dream of attending an Ivy League school.
Eboni Boykin has seen the worst that life has to offer. But it didn't stop the suburban St. Louis teenager from pursuing her dream of attending an Ivy League school.
Six teachers at a suburban St. Louis high school are being disciplined for violation of the district's drug-free workplace and staff conduct policies.
Six teachers at a suburban St. Louis high school are being disciplined for violation of the district's drug-free workplace and staff conduct policies.
It's not often that an elementary school track meet gets much attention.
It's not often that an elementary school track meet gets much attention.
St. Louis Police Chief Dan Isom is pushing a plan to cut the number of police districts and downsize command staff as part of an effort to keep more officers on the street.
St. Louis Police Chief Dan Isom is pushing a plan to cut the number of police districts and downsize command staff as part of an effort to keep more officers on the street.
It looks like the man who tried to hijack a downtown St. Louis sightseeing carriage didn't count on horse sense. Authorities say the crime on Tuesday was foiled when the horse pulling the carriage ran to its barn.
It looks like the man who tried to hijack a downtown St. Louis sightseeing carriage didn't count on horse sense. Authorities say the crime on Tuesday was foiled when the horse pulling the carriage ran to its barn.
A college student in St. Louis has died after contracting bacterial meningitis.
A college student in St. Louis has died after contracting bacterial meningitis.
Kansas City police are looking for three men who they believe stole more than $50,000 worth of equipment from schools.
Kansas City police are looking for three men who they believe stole more than $50,000 worth of equipment from schools.
An FBI agent who was the subject of death threats while working in southwestern Missouri has been named special agent in charge of the St. Louis field office.
An FBI agent who was the subject of death threats while working in southwestern Missouri has been named special agent in charge of the St. Louis field office.
Legislation that would let Missouri school nurses keep asthma medication on hand and treat students for attacks is on its way to Gov. Jay Nixon.
Legislation that would let Missouri school nurses keep asthma medication on hand and treat students for attacks is on its way to Gov. Jay Nixon.
University of Missouri basketball coach Frank Haith is getting a key to the city of St. Louis.
University of Missouri basketball coach Frank Haith is getting a key to the city of St. Louis.
Road crews in central Missouri are preparing to start mowing along major highways.
Road crews in central Missouri are preparing to start mowing along major highways.
Arkansas State University has received its largest endowment in school history, a $5 million estate gift from an alumnus.
Arkansas State University has received its largest endowment in school history, a $5 million estate gift from an alumnus.
Police are studying possible charges against a man accused of hijacking a horse-drawn carriage in downtown St. Louis and punching the horse.
Police are studying possible charges against a man accused of hijacking a horse-drawn carriage in downtown St. Louis and punching the horse.
Authorities in southwestern Missouri say a woman accused of stabbing her 4-year-old son in the throat told investigators she planned to kill all nine of her children.
Authorities in southwestern Missouri say a woman accused of stabbing her 4-year-old son in the throat told investigators she planned to kill all nine of her children.
Authorities in two states are checking possible links between a burned body found in a suburban Kansas City backyard and a missing persons case in northeastern Kansas.
Authorities in two states are checking possible links between a burned body found in a suburban Kansas City backyard and a missing persons case in northeastern Kansas.
Major League Baseball and a charitable foundation for players are working with Habitat for Humanity to build nine homes for the tornado-ravaged cities of Joplin and Tuscaloosa, Ala. About half the funding will come from...
Major League Baseball and a charitable foundation for players are working with Habitat for Humanity to build nine homes for the tornado-ravaged cities of Joplin and Tuscaloosa, Ala. About half the funding will come from...
Missouri budget negotiators have agreed to keep a program that provides health coverage for the blind, but they've also attached some strings.
Missouri budget negotiators have agreed to keep a program that provides health coverage for the blind, but they've also attached some strings.
Police say an Alaska-based airman is under arrest in connection with another airman's disappearance.
Police say an Alaska-based airman is under arrest in connection with another airman's disappearance.
A convicted child sex offender who escaped from a northeastern Kansas prison three weeks ago has been captured in Kansas City, Kan.
A convicted child sex offender who escaped from a northeastern Kansas prison three weeks ago has been captured in Kansas City, Kan.
House and Senate negotiators have agreed to provide an additional $3 million to several Missouri universities to resolve a dispute that had held up the state's budget.
House and Senate negotiators have agreed to provide an additional $3 million to several Missouri universities to resolve a dispute that had held up the state's budget.
The Missouri House has voted to give lawmakers authority over space in the Capitol that includes the Hall of Famous Missourians after controversy over the induction of radio host Rush Limbaugh.
The Missouri House has voted to give lawmakers authority over space in the Capitol that includes the Hall of Famous Missourians after controversy over the induction of radio host Rush Limbaugh.
The Missouri Senate has passed legislation that guarantees a dedicated funding stream for veterans' nursing homes.
The Missouri Senate has passed legislation that guarantees a dedicated funding stream for veterans' nursing homes.
A black man who helped galvanize anti-slavery efforts before the Civil War has been inducted into the Hall of Famous Missourians.
A black man who helped galvanize anti-slavery efforts before the Civil War has been inducted into the Hall of Famous Missourians.
The president of the Kansas City school board says local control is necessary to improve student achievement in the troubled school district.
The president of the Kansas City school board says local control is necessary to improve student achievement in the troubled school district.
The National Hockey League Board of Governors has unanimously approved the sale of the St. Louis Blues to a group headed by beer distributor Tom Stillman.
The National Hockey League Board of Governors has unanimously approved the sale of the St. Louis Blues to a group headed by beer distributor Tom Stillman.
The University of Missouri-Kansas City is considering changing its name to the University of Kansas City.
The University of Missouri-Kansas City is considering changing its name to the University of Kansas City.
Sens. Claire McCaskill and Roy Blunt are backing an effort to bring an active duty unit of the U.S. Air Mobility Command to Rosecrans Memorial Airport in St. Joseph.
Sens. Claire McCaskill and Roy Blunt are backing an effort to bring an active duty unit of the U.S. Air Mobility Command to Rosecrans Memorial Airport in St. Joseph.
The architect of an educational program that has lifted the lives of people in a large swath of Harlem will be in Kansas City to discuss the importance of childhood education.
The architect of an educational program that has lifted the lives of people in a large swath of Harlem will be in Kansas City to discuss the importance of childhood education.
Four children are recovering from injuries after an eastern Missouri accident involving a 15-year-old driver.
Four children are recovering from injuries after an eastern Missouri accident involving a 15-year-old driver.
Funeral services will be Saturday for a 29-year-old eastern Missouri engineer who died in a workplace accident.
Funeral services will be Saturday for a 29-year-old eastern Missouri engineer who died in a workplace accident.
Heroin deaths continue to spike in many areas of the country, but St. Louis County is bucking the trend.
Heroin deaths continue to spike in many areas of the country, but St. Louis County is bucking the trend.
A suburban St. Louis principal will get $140,000 from the district after resigning over a social media scandal.
A suburban St. Louis principal will get $140,000 from the district after resigning over a social media scandal.
An agriculture chemical company faces a $102,000 federal penalty for mislabeling pesticides at facilities in Nebraska and Missouri.
An agriculture chemical company faces a $102,000 federal penalty for mislabeling pesticides at facilities in Nebraska and Missouri.
The Missouri House has endorsed legislation barring local governments from regulating the speech and advertising of centers that counsel women on alternatives to abortion.
The Missouri House has endorsed legislation barring local governments from regulating the speech and advertising of centers that counsel women on alternatives to abortion.
Missouri will get more than $15 million from a national settlement with Abbott Laboratories involving the marketing of the drug Depakote.
Missouri will get more than $15 million from a national settlement with Abbott Laboratories involving the marketing of the drug Depakote.
Funeral services are now set for three generations of a St. Louis family.
Funeral services are now set for three generations of a St. Louis family.
Commissioners in a northeastern Kansas county are weighing whether to let voters decide on allowing restaurants to serve liquor by the drink.
Commissioners in a northeastern Kansas county are weighing whether to let voters decide on allowing restaurants to serve liquor by the drink.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is launching ads in Senate races in Florida, Missouri, Hawaii and Ohio and in 17 House contests.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is launching ads in Senate races in Florida, Missouri, Hawaii and Ohio and in 17 House contests.
Soldiers from the U.S. and nine other countries are meeting this week at the Army's Fort Leonard Wood to talk about the evolving threat of improvised explosive devices.
Soldiers from the U.S. and nine other countries are meeting this week at the Army's Fort Leonard Wood to talk about the evolving threat of improvised explosive devices.
Police in a Kansas City suburb are investigating the apparent homicide of a man whose badly burned body was discovered in the backyard of a rental home.
Police in a Kansas City suburb are investigating the apparent homicide of a man whose badly burned body was discovered in the backyard of a rental home.
A bank robbery suspect is hospitalized after being shot by a deputy following a chase and a fight. Missouri Highway Patrol Sgt. Paul Reinsch tells KXEO-AM a man held up Landmark Bank in Columbia Tuesday morning before...
A bank robbery suspect is hospitalized after being shot by a deputy following a chase and a fight. Missouri Highway Patrol Sgt. Paul Reinsch tells KXEO-AM a man held up Landmark Bank in Columbia Tuesday morning before...
Extra security is in place for Sen. Claire McCaskill following a comment at a Tea Party rally last week.
Extra security is in place for Sen. Claire McCaskill following a comment at a Tea Party rally last week.
A suspect in a mid-Missouri bank robbery is in a hospital after being shot by a deputy following a chase and a fight.
A suspect in a mid-Missouri bank robbery is in a hospital after being shot by a deputy following a chase and a fight.
A disagreement over $2 million for a university is contributing to a stalemate on Missouri's $24 billion budget plan.
A disagreement over $2 million for a university is contributing to a stalemate on Missouri's $24 billion budget plan.
Caesars Entertainment Corp. says it will sell its Harrah's hotel-casino outside St. Louis to rival Penn National Gaming for $610 million.
Caesars Entertainment Corp. says it will sell its Harrah's hotel-casino outside St. Louis to rival Penn National Gaming for $610 million.
The Missouri House has approved a measure intended to block rating systems from being used at child care centers and preschools.
The Missouri House has approved a measure intended to block rating systems from being used at child care centers and preschools.
The founders of Boulevard Brewing Co. and C-SPAN will be the guests of honor at a University of Missouri-Kansas City entrepreneurship awards celebration.
The founders of Boulevard Brewing Co. and C-SPAN will be the guests of honor at a University of Missouri-Kansas City entrepreneurship awards celebration.
An eastern Missouri man is dead after becoming pinned under a forklift.
An eastern Missouri man is dead after becoming pinned under a forklift.
For the third time this year, an eastern Missouri man has won a substantial prize in the Missouri Lottery.
For the third time this year, an eastern Missouri man has won a substantial prize in the Missouri Lottery.
The Springfield City Council has agreed to exempt tobacco shops, cigar bars and private clubs from the city's new smoking ban.
The Springfield City Council has agreed to exempt tobacco shops, cigar bars and private clubs from the city's new smoking ban.
The St. Louis Rams and the civic group that holds the lease to the Edward Jones Dome aren't releasing the Rams' proposal to renovate the dome, but Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster says he will.
The St. Louis Rams and the civic group that holds the lease to the Edward Jones Dome aren't releasing the Rams' proposal to renovate the dome, but Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster says he will.
The sale of the NHL's St. Louis Blues appears imminent.
The sale of the NHL's St. Louis Blues appears imminent.
Four men are in custody and accused of carjacking an off-duty St. Louis-area police officer and his two children.
Four men are in custody and accused of carjacking an off-duty St. Louis-area police officer and his two children.
A Kansas City lawyer who was once convicted of killing his law partner is no longer facing charges.
A Kansas City lawyer who was once convicted of killing his law partner is no longer facing charges.
By The Associated Press The Springfield News-Leader, May 5
By The Associated Press The Springfield News-Leader, May 5
Jackson County prosecutors are asking a judge to add a second misdemeanor charge against Bishop Robert Finn and the Catholic Diocese of the Kansas City-St. Diocese.
Jackson County prosecutors are asking a judge to add a second misdemeanor charge against Bishop Robert Finn and the Catholic Diocese of the Kansas City-St. Diocese.
A northwest Missouri man whose son was found dead in their burned-out mobile home will not face the death penalty if he is convicted of killing the boy.
A northwest Missouri man whose son was found dead in their burned-out mobile home will not face the death penalty if he is convicted of killing the boy.
Springfield Mayor Jim O'Neal is leaving the job, effective immediately.
Springfield Mayor Jim O'Neal is leaving the job, effective immediately.
An attempt to pass legislation to create a dedicated funding source for Missouri veterans' homes has stalled in the Senate - at least temporarily.
An attempt to pass legislation to create a dedicated funding source for Missouri veterans' homes has stalled in the Senate - at least temporarily.
When it comes to big chess pieces, St. Louis has a message for the rest of the world: Checkmate.
When it comes to big chess pieces, St. Louis has a message for the rest of the world: Checkmate.
Missouri's Conservation Department says the number of turkeys bagged in the spring hunting season was up more than 5 percent from last year.
Missouri's Conservation Department says the number of turkeys bagged in the spring hunting season was up more than 5 percent from last year.
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