(SPRINGFIELD, Mo., AP) — Authorities in Springfield are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred shortly after officers left the scene. The Springfield News-Leader reports (http://sgfnow.co/1Sl7xTO ) that officers were called to a home… Read more »

(JOPLIN, Mo., AP) — The president of Joplin’s former master development firm wants a judge to set aside the $1.475 million default judgment against the firm. The Joplin Globe reports (http://bit.ly/1NoHprb ) that… Read more »

(ST. LOUIS, AP) — A St. Louis County jury has awarded nearly $5 million to a former Harris-Stowe State University instructor who argued the historically black school discriminated against her because she… Read more »

(COLUMBIA, Mo., AP) — The University of Missouri wants Republican gubernatorial candidate Catherine Hanaway to remove a large image of its logo from her campaign vehicle. Hanaway is preparing to start a… Read more »

(JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., AP) — A public hearing is scheduled to discuss proposed changes to the Missouri House’s policies governing sexual harassment and interns. The Kansas City Star reports (http://bit.ly/1P7Nlq3 ) the… Read more »

(ST. LOUIS, AP) — The latest on the scheduled execution of Ernest Lee Johnson in Missouri (all times local): 11 a.m. Death penalty opponents plan vigils at several locations around Missouri on… Read more »

(KANSAS CITY, Mo., AP) — A former Kansas City church now houses at least 30 desktop computers that will be available to the public for free beginning Nov. 9. The… Read more »

(LEE’S SUMMIT, Mo., AP) — Authorities in suburban Kansas City are investigating after police found a woman dead in a vehicle after two men fled from a traffic stop. The… Read more »

(PINEVILLE, Mo., AP) — Authorities are investigating after a body was discovered in rural McDonald County. The Joplin Globe (http://bit.ly/1MYw5h5 ) reports the body was found Wednesday afternoon. The Neosho Police Department… Read more »

(SPRINGFIELD, Mo., AP) — The president of Drury University has announced his plans to retire. The Springfield News-Leader reports (http://sgfnow.co/1RhZPJi ) that David Manuel sent an email to students Thursday after notifying… Read more »