The Latest Breaking News from Missouri

Former Missouri National Guard member arrested in connection with Jan. 6 Capitol riot

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Federal authorities have arrested a former member of the Missouri National Guard on misdemeanor charges in connection with the Capitol riot, court documents show.

Tribune News Service · Feb 11, 2023

Koch brothers’ advocacy group courts far-right Republicans it vowed to thwart

Americans for Prosperity Action recently invited two politicians who tried vigorously to overturn the 2020 presidential election

The Guardian - US · Feb 11, 2023

Missouri officials investigate transgender youth clinic

Missouri officials are investigating whistleblower complaints that a transgender health center rushed children through gender-affirming care

The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2023

Black lawmakers cite racism as Missouri House OKs crime bill

Black lawmakers in Missouri are accusing House Republican leaders of racism after shutting down debate and passing a bill that could strip power from the Black woman elected as the St. Louis prosecutor

The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2023

Missouri Republicans vote to allow children to carry guns

Only one GOP lawmaker voted to ban children open carrying on public land without adult supervision

The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2023

Missouri GOP: Let children carry guns

The Republican-controlled House voted against the measure to stop concealed carry by minors in public

Salon · Feb 9, 2023

St. Louis set to hold first primaries for downsized Board of Aldermen on March 7

The city of St. Louis, Missouri, is holding general elections for the Board of Aldermen on Apr. 4, 2023. All 14 seats on the board and the seat of the president of the board are up for election. A primary is scheduled for March 7, 2023. The filing deadline was…

Ballotpedia · Feb 9, 2023

"Third-Party Standing" Doctrine Shouldn't be Used to Block Lawsuits Challenging Biden's Student Loan Forgiveness Plan

Legal scholar Michael Dorf claims Supreme Court should rule on this basis. But the doctrine doesn't apply to this case, and is dubious anyway.

Reason · Feb 9, 2023

Hawley’s departure from Armed Services draws speculation

WASHINGTON — Missouri Republican Sen. Josh Hawley was booted from his perch on the powerful Armed Services Committee last month as retribution for delaying the confirmation of numerous Defense Department nominees last year, and for his role in challenging Mitch McConnell’s hold as the chamber’s top Republican, sources tell CQ…

Tribune News Service · Feb 9, 2023

Opening weekend saw pot sales soar to nearly $13 million across Missouri

Marijuana sales boomed across Missouri in the first weekend it was legal for recreational use in the state.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Feb 9, 2023