Apr 20 Advocates push back against new Missouri law that criminalizes sleeping outdoors By Gabrielle Hays Missouri passed a law last year that made it a misdemeanor for an individual to sleep or camp out on land owned by the state. But advocates say the state government has not responded holistically to homelessness. Continue reading
Apr 19 In Missouri shooting, 'stand your ground' law at forefront of case By David A. Lieb, Associated Press A Missouri law allowing people to defend themselves in their homes could come into play in the shooting of a Black 16-year-old in Kansas City. Continue reading
Apr 17 Missouri man charged in shooting of Black teenager at his front door By Margaret Stafford, Jim Salter, Associated Press The 85-year-old white man who shot a Black teen at his front door in Kansas City, Missouri, last week has been charged charged with armed assault, the Clay County prosecutor said Monday. Continue reading
Apr 17 Kansas City police investigating shooting of Black teen who went to wrong house By Margaret Stafford, Jim Salter, Associated Press Authorities in Kansas City, Missouri, say the investigation into the shooting by a homeowner of a Black teenager who went to the wrong house to pick up his younger brothers includes questions about whether it was racially motivated. Continue reading
Apr 13 Missouri House Republicans want to defund libraries. Here's why By Gabrielle Hays The proposal is not yet final; it must clear the state Senate. But for those who manage or use the state’s 160 library districts, especially in rural areas where services are not as robust, the threat feels real, librarians and… Continue reading
Apr 05 Early morning tornado kills multiple people, causes widespread damage in Missouri By Scott McFetridge, Sean Murphy, Associated Press Authorities say a tornado that tore through southeastern Missouri has caused widespread destruction and killed and injured multiple people. Continue reading
Mar 31 Missouri Planned Parenthood sues state AG over transgender care investigation By Summer Ballentine, Associated Press Missouri’s state attorney general is investigating gender-affirming care provided by Planned Parenthood, according to a lawsuit filed by the St. Louis health provider. Continue reading
Mar 07 U.S. judge rules 2021 Missouri gun law unconstitutional By Summer Ballentine, Associated Press A Missouri law banning local police from enforcing federal gun laws has been struck down as unconstitutional. Continue reading
Feb 26 Watch 4:02 Missouri law barring police from enforcing federal gun laws creates confusion By Gabrielle Hays, Harry Zahn, Winston Wilde Missouri has some of the most permissive gun laws in the nation — the state does not require background checks and does not require a permit to carry a concealed weapon. As Gabrielle Hays reports, a state law passed in… Continue watching
Feb 14 Missouri judge cites 'actual innocence' in overturning conviction of man imprisoned nearly 30 years By Jim Salter, Associated Press A Missouri judge has overturned the conviction of a 50-year-old man who has served nearly 28 years of a life prison sentence for a killing that he says he didn't commit. Continue reading