(JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., AP) — A Missouri state senator who’s a former sheriff is condemning violence against police and says targeting law enforcement officers is a crime of hate. Republican… Read more »
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GOP Rep. Steve King asks how minorities gave to civilization
(CLEVELAND, AP) — Iowa Republican U.S. Rep. Steve King, one of the most conservative members of Congress and a harsh critic of immigration, has questioned the contributions to civilization of… Read more »
No charges for St. Louis officers who killed suspect in 2015
(ST. LOUIS, AP) — A special prosecutor has ruled that two St. Louis police officers will not be charged in the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old suspect, determining the officers… Read more »
Police: Gunman who killed 3 was ‘seeking out’ officers
By MIKE KUNZELMAN and MELINDA DESLATTE (BATON ROUGE, La., AP) — A former Marine dressed in black and carrying extra ammunition set out to ambush police in Baton Rouge, authorities said… Read more »
Prosecutor to decide soon if trooper will face charges
(JACKSON, Mo., AP) — A southeast Missouri prosecutor is expected to decide as early as this week whether a state trooper should face charges in the shooting death of a… Read more »
Johnson County Cares hosts its first housing symposium
(WARRENSBURG, Mo.) — Local group Johnson County Cares will host its first Housing Symposium from 8 a.m. to noon Thursday, Aug. 4, at Western Missouri Medical Center. The event is free… Read more »
Small Missouri, Kansas towns prepare for total solar eclipse
(LATHROP, Mo., AP) — Some small Missouri and Kansas towns that’ll offer the best views of next year’s total solar eclipse are trying to prepare for the event. The Kansas City Star… Read more »
New Missouri law will require review of welfare rolls
By SUMMER BALLENTINE Associated Press (JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., AP) — Missouri’s Social Services Department will need to have a third party review welfare rolls under a bill Gov. Jay Nixon on Thursday… Read more »
Supreme Court denies appeal over tobacco tax initiative
(JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., AP) — The Missouri Supreme Court has turned down appeals of a ruling changing the ballot summary for a tobacco tax initiative. The court Thursday denied an appeal made… Read more »
KC man admits he robbed people who answered Craiglist ads
(KANSAS CITY, Mo., AP) — A Kansas City man has pleaded guilty to using Craiglist to set up robbery victims, including two people who were shot and wounded. The Kansas City Star… Read more »