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2 killed in SW Mo. helicopter crash

Two people have died in a helicopter crash in southwest Missouri.

Protesters in over 400 cities march vs Monsanto

Organizers say two million people marched in protest against seed giant Monsanto in hundreds of rallies across the U.S. and in over 50 other countries on Saturday.

Missouri highway buckles after rail cars hit overpass

A highway overpass in southeast Missouri collapsed early Saturday when rail cars slammed into one of the bridge's pillars after a cargo train collision, authorities said. Seven people were injured, though none seriously.

E. coli levels high in 3 SW Missouri waterways

A southwest Missouri county health department has posted health advisories for three waterways because of high bacteria levels.

Missouri woman killed in Arkansas barge explosion

A Missouri woman has been killed in an explosion on a barge on Beaver Lake.

Girl dies after being hit by car in eastern Mo.

A 14-year-old girl has died after being struck by a car in eastern Missouri.

Missouri woman gets life sentence in killing

An eastern Missouri woman has been sentenced to life in prison after admitting that she killed a man.

Deadline looms to request SE Missouri absentee ballots

Voters in southeast Missouri are running out of time to request absentee ballots by mail or fax for next month’s congressional election.

Tow crew members honored for saving family

Two crew members from a tow boat, including one who died, have been honored for their efforts to save a family of five after the family’s boat became disabled on the Mississippi River at St. Louis.

St. Louis man convicted in road rage homicide

A St. Louis man will be sentenced in July for killing a man during a road rage argument.

Ex-Arnold officer settles suit against city

A St. Louis-area town has agreed to a $450,000 settlement to end a lawsuit filed by a police officer.

Missouri plans $23 million renovation of 3 halls

The University of Missouri plans to renovate three buildings around its central quadrangle, including the main administration building.

Mo. Senate panel to work on criminal code

The Missouri Legislature has adjourned for the year, but the work will go on for members of the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Most Mo. park beaches open for weekend

Swimming season is returning, and most beaches at Missouri state parks will be open for the Memorial Day weekend.

House speaker plans legislative tour

Missouri House Speaker Tim Jones plans to tour the state to talk with voters and community leaders about legislative issues.

County sheriff’s pot busts draw ire in Columbia

A local ordinance that in some cases treats marijuana possession as a minor municipal violation isn’t being followed by Boone County sheriff’s deputies who have stepped up patrols within Columbia’s city limits, an attorney says.

Kander opens 2 initiative petition proposals to public comment

Secretary of State Jason Kander announced this week that his office has approved the form of two initiative petitions, amending Articles VIII and IX of the Missouri Constitution. Both petitions were submitted by Todd Jones of the St. Louis-based Missouri Roundtable for Life.

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