The Latest Breaking News from MO

Pompeo goes after Trump while considering presidential bid, says he’s ‘tired of losing’

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday fired a warning shot at former President Donald Trump, indicating he believed the former president was responsible for the Republican Party losing elections.

Tribune News Service · Nov 18, 2022

Pelosi to step down as House Democratic leader

WASHINGTON — After months of speculation about her future, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said Thursday she will not seek to lead House Democrats for another term but will remain in Congress.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 17, 2022

Pelosi to step down as House Democratic leader

WASHINGTON — After months of speculation about her future, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday she will not seek to lead House Democrats for another term, but stay in Congress.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 17, 2022

Mitch slammed over GOP Senate defeat

"You almost need to stand in awe of the incompetence"

Salon · Nov 14, 2022

Chiefs beat Jaguars as Mahomes throws for 4 TDs; Smith-Schuster in concussion protocol

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Sunday’s first half provided a game of firsts for a trio of Chiefs players.

Tribune News Service · Nov 13, 2022

What went wrong? Kansas Republicans point fingers after Schmidt’s loss to Gov. Kelly

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas Republican Attorney General Derek Schmidt on Oct. 24 received what could have been a useful development in the extremely close contest for governor: National assessment scores measuring math and reading had fallen among Kansas students.

Tribune News Service · Nov 12, 2022

Legal pot sales in Missouri could begin before February, state says

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Legal marijuana dispensaries could begin selling to customers before early February, faster than originally expected, a spokeswoman for the Department of Health and Senior Services said Friday.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Nov 12, 2022

New businesses nudge Missouri town toward becoming the Napa Valley of the Midwest

AUGUSTA, Mo. — Years ago, the town of Augusta had three bakeries. But for a long time until recently, it had none.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Nov 10, 2022

Democrats buck midterm history to win control of 4 states

Democrats have bucked historic trends in the midterm elections to win full control of four new state capitols

The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2022

Missouri heads toward legalizing recreational weed with likely passage of Amendment 3

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Missourians will likely soon be able to head to their local weed dispensary and buy recreational marijuana gummies, joints and other products, as proponents of Amendment 3 claim victory late Tuesday night.

Tribune News Service · Nov 9, 2022