The Latest Breaking News from MO

Report: UFC flyweight Jeff Molina the latest suspension amid betting scandal

The fallout from the investigation into suspicious betting patterns from a recent UFC fight continues.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 26, 2022

Young child dies on Christmas Eve after being shot in a Kansas City home

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A child under the age of 5 died on Christmas Eve after suffering from a gunshot wound in a Kansas City home, police said in a Sunday statement.

Tribune News Service · Dec 25, 2022

Vahe Gregorian: On the difference between chopped liver and cheeseburgers in paradise for Chiefs

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — In a meeting with reporters in his Missouri Western dorm room near the end of training camp in St. Joseph, Chiefs coach Andy Reid repeatedly was asked about the popular perception that the AFC West, and the AFC itself by extension, had radically ramped up.

Tribune News Service · Dec 25, 2022

Despite findings he hurt students, Agape leader won’t go on state abuse registry for now

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Agape Boarding School’s longtime director won’t be placed on Missouri’s child abuse and neglect registry any time soon, a judge ruled Wednesday, despite several findings that he harmed students.

Tribune News Service · Dec 21, 2022

Holidays can be stressful in recovery. People share sobriety stories, offer advice

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- She just turned down another holiday invitation the other day, this one for an end-of-the-year party at a local brewery, because sometimes when Courtney Lewis is mingling at a business function where brews and spirits are being served, the earthy, buttery, sugary aromas spark a strong…

Tribune News Service · Dec 21, 2022

Gov. Parson appoints treasurer, first person of color to hold statewide office in Missouri

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson on Tuesday appointed Vivek Malek as the state’s next treasurer to succeed Auditor-elect Scott Fitzpatrick.

Tribune News Service · Dec 20, 2022

Planned Parenthood begins telemedicine abortions in Kansas following key court ruling

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Telemedicine abortions have begun in Kansas, potentially making it easier for residents of Missouri and other nearby states with abortion bans to end their pregnancies, despite repeated efforts by Kansas legislators to prohibit the procedure.

Tribune News Service · Dec 20, 2022

Fewer abortions, more vasectomies: Why the procedure may be getting more popular

In response to growing abortion restrictions, many health care providers report a rising number of patients seeking vasectomy care.

WEKU · Dec 20, 2022

Monday’s high school basketball scores

All the scores from around the area.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 20, 2022

What lessons can the 2026 World Cup in North America learn from 2022?

Sunday's World Cup final, which ended with Lionel Messi finally grasping the one trophy he'd never won, was the most dramatic in tournament history. It was great theater, a bare-knuckle brawl that played out over 120 minutes and four rounds of penalty kicks before Argentina was declared the victor following…

Los Angeles Times · Dec 19, 2022