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Kansas City area tops 1,000 deaths from COVID-19 The Kansas City area has reached an unwanted milestone: Coronavirus deaths in the region have now topped 1,000. by Associated Press Published Nov. 27 2020 @ 9:10am

Advocates, Missouri Department of Corrections spar over handling of COVID-19 Advocates from organizations such as the Missouri NAACP on Tuesday called for the state Department of Corrections to do more to combat the spread of COVID-19 among the state's prison population and the staff who work with inmates, and to be more transparent about those efforts and results. by Phillip Sitter Published Nov. 25 2020 @ 10:10am

Missouri hunters take 176,000+ deer in November firearms season Deer hunters in Missouri harvested 176,604 deer during the November portion of firearms deer season. by News Tribune Published Nov. 25 2020 @ 9:55am

Federal judge denies ACLU request to halt Missouri eviction proceedings A federal judge on Tuesday denied the ACLU's request to halt eviction proceedings in Missouri courts for the next five weeks. by Rebecca Rivas, The Missouri Independent Published Nov. 25 2020 @ 9:45am

With no statewide mandate in Missouri, more local governments are requiring masks While Missouri's urban centers were quick to require masks to combat the spread of COVID-19, most cities and counties around the state have hesitated to follow. Most are now convinced the legal question has been answered. by Rudi Keller, The Missouri Independent Published Nov. 25 2020 @ 9:40am

2 more killings in St. Louis bring year's total to 238 A deadly year in St. Louis keeps getting worse, with two more killings adding to the already alarming total. by Associated Press Published Nov. 25 2020 @ 7:35am

Missouri State Parks closing indoor spaces Missouri State Parks will temporarily close indoor spaces, including visitor centers, nature centers, museums and offices, beginning this week. by News Tribune Published Nov. 24 2020 @ 3:30pm

Inmate deaths connected to COVID-19 rise sharply in Missouri Missouri prisons have seen a surge of inmate deaths connected to the coronavirus this month, prompting civil rights leaders to urge additional steps to protect prisoners and staff. by Jim Salter, Associated Press Published Nov. 24 2020 @ 12:15pm

Man charged in shooting that killed 2 people in Ferguson A St. Louis man is now charged in a shooting in Ferguson that killed two people. by Associated Press Published Nov. 24 2020 @ 7:40am

Many Missouri tenants lack legal counsel during eviction proceedings When disabled veteran Eddie Logan learned his landlord had filed for his eviction, he began gathering evidence of what he considered the property's "derelict conditions" to fight it and represent himself. by Rebecca Rivas, The Missouri Independent Published Nov. 24 2020 @ 12:05am

Missouri inclusion and youth leadership awards nominations open The Missouri Governor's Council on Disability is accepting nominations for its annual awards programs that recognize employers and other organizations' successful efforts to include people with disabilities, and youth with a disability who have demonstrated exemplary leadership. by News Tribune Published Nov. 24 2020 @ 12:05am

Virtual program to celebrate Missouri's bicentennial Missouri 2021 is rolling out a new virtual program series focusing on the programs and events happening in Missouri to commemorate the state's 200th anniversary of statehood. by News Tribune Published Nov. 24 2020 @ 12:05am

Historic Union Hotel to remain closed The 19th-century Union Hotel building in Jefferson City looks to remain closed for the foreseeable future. by Jeff Haldiman Published Nov. 23 2020 @ 11:09pm

Hospital bed, ICU capacity becoming more limited in Missouri Hospital beds across Missouri are nearly four-fifths full, and capacity is even more limited in intensive care units as the coronavirus pandemic continues its autumn surge. by Jim Salter, Associated Press Published Nov. 23 2020 @ 12:30pm

Trucks keep striking Missouri overpass, over and over Despite the warning signs and flashing lights, trucks just can't seem to stop hitting a Kansas City, Missouri, overpass. by Associated Press Published Nov. 23 2020 @ 10:50am

Marine Corps veteran shares story of service in Persian Gulf War The Persian Gulf War was a swift victory with a low casualty rate, which is why U.S. Marine Corps veteran Rob Relford II believes it has essentially become a forgotten conflict. by Jeremy P. Amick Published Nov. 23 2020 @ 12:05am

Utilities offer help to Missourians behind on bills Almost half a million customers of Missouri's regulated utilities were behind on their bills in September, and 185,000 were working on payment plans to catch up with past-due accounts. by Rudi Keller, The Missouri Independent Published Nov. 23 2020 @ 12:05am

State Museum to host program highlighting Missouri authors The Missouri State Museum will host a program highlighting Missouri authors Evan S. Connell and Daniel Woodrell as part of its ongoing "Landing After Hours" series at 7 p. by News Tribune Published Nov. 23 2020 @ 12:05am

Many GOP lawmakers, including those in Missouri, shrug off Statehouse mask-wearing rules Many Republican lawmakers in states where coronavirus cases and hospitalizations have surged are not only rejecting statewide mask mandates — they're also resisting rules requiring them in their own capitols. by Associated Press Published Nov. 22 2020 @ 12:05am

Trump supporters rally at state Capitol Saturday's rain showers didn't stop supporters of President Donald Trump from coming to the Missouri Capitol for a third weekend in a row. by Jeff Haldiman Published Nov. 22 2020 @ 12:05am

State taking steps to simplify Medicaid application process The Missouri Department of Social Services is trying to transform its benefits application form before potentially hundreds of thousands of people become eligible for Medicaid in July. by Joe Gamm Published Nov. 22 2020 @ 12:05am

Regulations recommended to prevent abuse at religious schools In order to improve safety and understand the scope of unlicensed youth residential facilities throughout Missouri, lawmakers are recommending every facility be registered, background checks be required and that three substantiated reports of abuse and neglect result in children being removed. by Tessa Weinberg, The Missouri Independent Published Nov. 22 2020 @ 12:05am

Field hospital considered as virus surges in Missouri ST. LOUIS (AP) — Officials are discussing canceling all but the most urgent medical procedures and building a field hospital as the coronavirus surges in Missouri. by Associated Press Published Nov. 22 2020 @ 12:05am