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Few Missouri agencies tracking police shooting data Missouri became a national focal point for officer-involved shootings after Michael Brown's death in Ferguson five years ago, yet only a small number of police agencies in the state submit data to an FBI program designed to track those shootings. by Associated Press Published Dec. 2 2019 @ 12:05am

Veteran was among first African Americans inducted in WWII Marine Corps World War II became a major turning point in the desegregation of the U.S. military when African-American service members continued an honored legacy of military service in newly established organizations such as the Tuskegee Airmen. It was also during this period that the U.S. Marine Corps first began inducting African-American recruits into an elite group that became known as the Montford Point Marines. by Jeremy P. Amick Published Dec. 1 2019 @ 11:01pm

St. Louis County officials believe jail reforms are working CLAYTON (AP) — An alarming string of deaths inside St. Louis County's jail led to a slew of changes, and county leaders believe the changes are paying off. Published Dec. 1 2019 @ 12:05am

Shooting death under investigation in Fulton Fulton police are investigating a shooting death that apparently occurred early Saturday morning. Published Nov. 30 2019 @ 6:50pm

River watchers already wary about 2020 spring flooding After a year that has seen some of the worst flooding ever in parts of the Midwest, concern is already rising that the spring of 2020 may bring more high water to places that still haven't fully recovered. by Jim Salter, Associated Press Published Nov. 29 2019 @ 3:25pm

Another lawsuit alleges Missouri prison therapist abused inmates A former Missouri prison therapist has been accused of sexually abused inmates in another lawsuit. Published Nov. 29 2019 @ 3:02pm

3 Missouri Lottery wins in 2 days for Richland man A Richland man has more than usual to be thankful for this holiday week, as he claimed three Missouri Lottery prizes in a two-day span. Published Nov. 29 2019 @ 11:55am

Missouri hunters harvest 178,936 during November portion of firearms deer season Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation indicates hunters harvested 178,936 deer in the state during the November portion of fall firearms deer season. Published Nov. 29 2019 @ 12:05am

Presidential candidates file for Missouri primary Filing for U.S. presidential candidates opened Tuesday for Missouri's March 10, 2020 primary, and a couple local candidates filed alongside leading national candidates. by Phillip Sitter Published Nov. 27 2019 @ 3:15pm

State panel recommends discipline for Missouri police chief A state panel has found that a Kansas City area police chief wrote false information on citations and should be disciplined. by Associated Press Published Nov. 27 2019 @ 10:44am

Strong winds leave thousands without power in Missouri Thousands were without power across Missouri as high winds whipped across the state Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. by AP and staff reports Published Nov. 27 2019 @ 9:02am

Missouri man charged in death of wife found in freezer Authorities have arrested a southwest Missouri man who is suspected of killing a woman about four years ago and then stowing her body in a freezer in a storage unit. by HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH, The Associated Press Published Nov. 27 2019 @ 8:22am

US Supreme Court won't hear suit by Michael Brown's friend The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal in a lawsuit questioning a Ferguson police officer's use of force against the man who was with Michael Brown when that officer shot Brown to death five years ago. by Associated Press Published Nov. 27 2019 @ 12:38am

Columbia man pleads not guilty to child endangerment, abuse A Missouri man suspected in the disappearance of his wife has pleaded not guilty to child endangerment and child abuse. Published Nov. 26 2019 @ 3:00pm

Ameren Missouri seeks to adjust monthly charge Ameren Missouri is seeking permission from state regulators to lower the amount charged its electric customers for energy efficiency investment. Published Nov. 26 2019 @ 2:53pm

Call to Operation Game Thief hotline yields poaching arrest A Tuscumbia man now faces a litany of charges in Miller and Shannon counties. by Missouri Department of Conservation Published Nov. 26 2019 @ 8:13am

2 people on motorcycle killed in eastern Missouri crash Authorities say two people on a motorcycle were killed in an eastern Missouri crash with a 16-year-old driver. by Associated Press Published Nov. 26 2019 @ 7:45am

SNL comedian Heidi Gardner to flip switch on KC Plaza lights Comedian Heidi Gardner is flipping the switch on an annual holiday lighting ceremony at the upscale Country Club Plaza shopping and dining district in Kansas City. by Associated Press Published Nov. 26 2019 @ 7:09am

Missouri announces new abuse-reporting option Missouri has a new system for secure reporting of abuse of elders or adults with disabilities, after a journalistic investigation into the previous system led to an investigation by the state attorney general. by News Tribune Published Nov. 26 2019 @ 12:15am

Missouri leaders want to keep minors, abusers from guns Missouri Gov. Mike Parson and local leaders say they want to make sure minors, domestic abusers and violent offenders don't have guns. Published Nov. 25 2019 @ 1:15pm

Judge rules against family in Missouri vaccination lawsuit A judge has ruled that it isn't unconstitutional for Missouri health officials to encourage families to vaccinate their children in a form they must complete to get a religious exemption. Published Nov. 25 2019 @ 1:15pm

Suspect in Mid-Missouri killing arrested in Arizona Authorities say a suspect in a Missouri killing has been arrested in Arizona more than 10 months after he was charged. by Associated Press Published Nov. 25 2019 @ 12:09pm

Mother sues over crash that killed her 11-year-old daughter A mother is suing another driver and the board that oversees the Missouri Department of Transportation over a crash that killed her 11-year-old daughter. by Associated Press Published Nov. 25 2019 @ 11:06am