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Updated: Sep. 24, 2021 at 5:45 PM CDT
|By Associated Press
Federal prosecutors argued in court documents filed Thursday that a three-judge panel of the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals correctly ruled last month that the government had proven its case against Dylann Roof, despite his protestations on several points.
Updated: Sep. 23, 2021 at 4:51 PM CDT
|By Kathy Sweeney
Missouri’s governor responds to some law enforcement concerns about the state’s Second Amendment Preservation Act.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2021 at 11:08 AM CDT
|By Marsha Heller
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) honored fallen Missouri Marine Lance Corporal Jared Schmitz during a speech on the Senate floor on Tuesday, September 14.
Updated: Sep. 10, 2021 at 12:05 PM CDT
|By Amber Ruch
Governor Andy Beshear held a news briefing following the end of the Kentucky special session.
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Updated: Sep. 8, 2021 at 6:48 PM CDT
|By Colin Baillie
McConnell visited the Carson center to speak to the Rotary club of Paducah.
Updated: Sep. 8, 2021 at 4:32 PM CDT
|By Marsha Heller
U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) attended the Rotary Club of Paducah luncheon on Wednesday, September 8.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2021 at 10:52 AM CDT
|By Phil Pendleton
The House gaveled in at 10 Tuesday morning.
Updated: Sep. 6, 2021 at 6:32 PM CDT
|By Ken Baker
It's back to Frankfort for state lawmakers as they try and decide how to best navigate and manage COVID-19.
Updated: Sep. 4, 2021 at 3:05 PM CDT
|By WKYT News Staff
Governor Andy Beshear is addressing the media about the possibility of calling the General Assembly into a special session.
Updated: Aug. 31, 2021 at 7:05 PM CDT
|By Kathy Sweeney
A growing number of southeast Missouri law enforcement leaders say the Second Amendment Preservation Act is actually missing the mark, by benefiting the most violent criminals and putting your communities at risk.
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Updated: Aug. 31, 2021 at 6:55 AM CDT
|By KY3 Staff
Dr. Derges, of Nixa, faces a 23-count superseding indictment, which was returned under seal by a federal grand jury in Springfield on March 23.
Updated: Aug. 16, 2021 at 7:04 PM CDT
|By Jeremy J. Ford
President Joe Biden stands behind his decision to not send troops to Afghanistan.
Updated: Aug. 13, 2021 at 3:03 PM CDT
|By Amber Ruch
Smith’s stop in Poplar Bluff is part of what he calls his Ag Summit across the 8th Congressional District.
Updated: Aug. 11, 2021 at 2:34 PM CDT
|By Amber Ruch
U.S. Senate candidate Bill Long campaigned in Poplar Bluff on Wednesday, August 11.
Updated: Aug. 9, 2021 at 11:55 AM CDT
|By WKYT News Staff
He detailed his stance in a Twitter video that lasts several minutes...
Updated: Aug. 7, 2021 at 8:47 AM CDT
|By Associated Press
Six Republican state senators have asked Missouri Gov. Mike Parson to call a special session to prevent private businesses in the state from requiring COVID-19 vaccines.
Updated: Aug. 6, 2021 at 1:00 PM CDT
|By Amber Ruch
The Missouri Fraternal Order of Police announced its endorsement for David Gregory for state auditor.
Updated: Aug. 5, 2021 at 4:50 PM CDT
|By Marsha Heller
Governor JB Pritzker was in Cairo on Thursday, August 5.
Updated: Aug. 4, 2021 at 5:59 PM CDT
|By Colin Baillie
The facility in Ullin, Illinois is one of three in the state that have a contract with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency.
Updated: Aug. 3, 2021 at 3:48 AM CDT
|By Associated Press
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed a plan requiring background checks for all gun sales in the state by 2024.
Updated: Aug. 2, 2021 at 9:40 AM CDT
|By Marsha Heller
A new law that changes the definition of a police vehicle in the State of Illinois is now in effect.
Updated: Jul. 29, 2021 at 1:21 PM CDT
|By Amber Ruch
Scott Fitzpatrick launched his campaign for Missouri state auditor.
Updated: Jul. 23, 2021 at 11:11 AM CDT
|By Marsha Heller
U.S. Representative Mike Bost (R-IL) introduced three bills to support veterans and caregivers this week.
Updated: Jul. 22, 2021 at 2:40 PM CDT
|By Associated Press
The unanimous decision on Thursday sends the case back to Cole County Circuit Court.
Updated: Jul. 21, 2021 at 3:36 PM CDT
|By Phil Pendleton
A state representative is defending her actions in sending out a tweet comparing Anthony Fauci to the man behind a 1970s massacre.
Updated: Jul. 21, 2021 at 11:16 AM CDT
|By Marsha Heller
If approved, the bicameral bill, “Support Through Loss Act,” would raise awareness about pregnancy loss through resources and patient-centered care and would also establish a new paid leave benefits for workers going through this painful time.
Updated: Jul. 20, 2021 at 10:14 AM CDT
|By Associated Press
A Missouri legislative committee has held a hearing on how race and racism is taught in schools without hearing from any Black Missourians.
Updated: Jul. 19, 2021 at 10:26 PM CDT
|By Amber Ruch
Voters will have the final say during a special election on November 2.
Updated: Jul. 19, 2021 at 6:59 PM CDT
|By Isabelle Hanson
Business owners aren’t the only people feeling the impact.
Updated: Jul. 19, 2021 at 4:40 PM CDT
|By Amber Ruch
Governor JB Pritzker announced he and Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton will run for re-election in 2022.
Updated: Jul. 19, 2021 at 10:45 AM CDT
|By KY3 Staff and Linda Simmons
Missouri Governor Mike Parson signed House Bill 557 into law.
Updated: Jul. 15, 2021 at 2:38 PM CDT
|By KY3 Staff
Ozark city leaders are looking to reduce light pollution through a newly-passed ordinance.
Updated: Jul. 13, 2021 at 8:31 PM CDT
|By Mike Mohundro
Congressman Jason Smith first started the tour at the Southeast Health of Stoddard County hospital where there was moderate damage to various parts of the building.
Updated: Jul. 13, 2021 at 6:46 PM CDT
|By Clayton Hester and Brooke Buckner
Senate Bill 262, known as the fuel tax bill, will increase the fuel tax in Missouri for the first time in decades.
Updated: Jul. 10, 2021 at 10:13 AM CDT
|By Marsha Heller
Governor Andy Beshear made three stops in western Kentucky on Friday, July 9.
Updated: Jul. 10, 2021 at 9:23 AM CDT
|By Associated Press
Illinois public school students will be taught Asian American history under a law signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
Updated: Jul. 9, 2021 at 4:02 PM CDT
|By Clayton Hester
The bill would increase access for first responders to programs from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Updated: Jul. 9, 2021 at 3:00 PM CDT
|By Action News 5 Staff
A federal judge temporarily blocked Tennessee’s controversial new legislation requiring businesses to post signs about transgender access to bathrooms.
Updated: Jul. 7, 2021 at 4:07 PM CDT
|By Amber Ruch
On Wednesday, July 7, Governor Mike Parson signed a bill legalizing the sales of liquor to-go.
Updated: Jul. 6, 2021 at 9:53 PM CDT
|By Janice Broach
A former pro wrestler is now an alderman. Many people know him as Downtown Bruno and Harvey Whippleman.
Updated: Jul. 5, 2021 at 10:14 PM CDT
|By Frances Watson
Governor Mike Parson signed SB 71 into law at the end of June 2021.
Updated: Jul. 2, 2021 at 4:57 PM CDT
|By Clayton Hester
Secretary Mary Noble will be retiring on July 15 from the Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet.
Updated: Jul. 1, 2021 at 11:57 AM CDT
|By Amber Ruch
The bills include infrastructure projects, workforce development and increase pre-pandemic K-12 and higher education spending levels.
Updated: Jul. 1, 2021 at 7:18 AM CDT
|By Associated Press
Booker rose to prominence by touting racial and economic justice themes.
Updated: Jul. 1, 2021 at 4:58 AM CDT
|By Action News 5 Staff
The new laws taking effect today range from ones having to do with child endangerment to new gun laws.
Updated: Jun. 30, 2021 at 10:26 AM CDT
|By Marsha Heller
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson signed two bills that will allow the state and local jurisdictions to collect an online use tax.
Updated: Jun. 29, 2021 at 5:06 PM CDT
|By Mike Mohundro
LaCenter, Kentucky's mayor and city council members held a special meeting on Tuesday, June 29 to vote on two ordinances.
Updated: Jun. 29, 2021 at 2:21 PM CDT
|By Amber Ruch
Governor Mike Parson signed legislation prohibiting the lottery commission from publishing a winner’s name without permission.
Updated: Jun. 29, 2021 at 10:47 AM CDT
|By Phil Pendleton
Lawmakers will consider making Kentucky a Second Amendment sanctuary state. It comes in the wake of possible restrictions on firearms from the federal level.
Updated: Jun. 28, 2021 at 7:07 PM CDT
|By Samantha Johnson
Even if you do not keep a close eye on state legislation, there is a good chance one of these new bills could impact you and your family.