The Latest Breaking News from Missouri

A judge has ordered a mental evaluation and delayed the trial for an 85-year-old white man who shot Ralph Yarl after the teenage Black honor student came to his Kansas City, Missouri, home by mistake

Ruling, which may be reviewed by appellate court, could strike reproductive rights measure off November ballot

14th bird flu case in the U.S. detected in Missouri. Patient recovered after antiviral treatment. Ongoing investigation and low public risk.

Also first time for someone with H5 virus to be hospitalized, and CDC says it is studying patient specimen more

Health officials say a hospitalized patient in Missouri was infected with bird flu, despite having no known contact with dairy cows or other animals

I just learned that, in the Missouri dialect of legalese, the arguments supporting or opposing motions are called "suggestions," e.g., A party filing any motion, except motions for new trial, motions for trial settings, or motions which require proof by introduction of evidence (as distinguished from proof by affidavit pursuant…

Missouri judge rules against misleading ballot language on abortion rights, emphasizing the importance of clear information for voters.

Nebraska has dueling measures to create a constitutional right to abortion and to limit abortion after the first trimester. ‌

Dana Shepherd, 52, was arrested in Columbia, Missouri, in connection with the 1993 killing of 19-year-old Carmen Van Hus

Missouri man charged in 1993 rape and murder case in Indianapolis. DNA evidence leads to arrest.

Dana Shepherd, 52, is charged with murder and rape in the 1993 fatal stabbing of 19-year-old Carmen Van Huss