Nation Jun 15 Some of the skydivers killed in Missouri plane crash were experienced jumpers By John Seewer, Josh Funk, Associated Press
Nation Jun 15 Skydiving plane crash investigations often reveal poor maintenance and weak safety oversight It is far too soon to know what caused this weekend’s crash that happened shortly after a plane took off from a small airport about an hour south of Kansas City. By Josh Funk, Associated Press
Nation Jun 14 12 dead in crash of plane on skydiving outing in Missouri, authorities say The crash happened shortly after the plane took off from a local airport around 11:30 a.m., and some of the occupants' family members witnessed the crash, said Bates County Sheriff Chad Anderson. By Kristin M. Hall, Rebecca Boone, Associated Press
Politics May 12 Trump's redistricting push falters in South Carolina Senate but notches a win in Missouri's top court South Carolina senators defied his push Tuesday, while Missouri's top court upheld a new map backed by Trump that could benefit Republicans in the midterm elections. By David A. Lieb, Jeffrey Collins, Jack Brook, Kim Chandler, Associated Press
Nation Dec 22 Kansas City Chiefs announce they will leave Arrowhead in Missouri and relocate across the border to Kansas The Chiefs have played at Arrowhead in Kansas City, Missouri, since 1972. By Dave Skretta, John Hanna, Associated Press
Dec 09 Opponents of Trump-backed redistricting in Missouri submit a petition to force a public vote By David A. Lieb, Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press Opponents of Missouri’s new congressional map have submitted thousands of petition signatures calling for a statewide vote on the plan backed by President Donald Trump. Continue reading
Sep 29 The fight to redraw U.S. House maps is spreading. Here's where things stand in Missouri and other states By Associated Press Missouri has become the third state to embrace a mid-decade redesign of its U.S. House districts in a quest for partisan advantage. Continue reading
Sep 28 Missouri Gov. Kehoe signs Trump-backed plan to help GOP win another U.S. House seat By David A. Lieb, Associated Press Missouri is the third state this year to try to redraw its districts for partisan advantage, a process known as gerrymandering. Continue reading
Sep 10 Missouri Republicans advance Trump-backed plan to redraw U.S. House districts By David A. Lieb, Associated Press The plan approved Tuesday now moves to the state Senate and could give Republicans a shot at winning almost all of Missouri's U.S. House seats. The mid-decade redistricting is part of an emerging national trend, following similar efforts in Republican-led… Continue reading
Sep 03 Missouri lawmakers join Trump's redistricting effort in GOP push to win more U.S. House seats By David A. Lieb, Associated Press Missouri is the third state to pursue the unusual task of mid-decade redistricting for partisan advantage. Continue reading