August 2, 2023 'Bring back wholesome, traditional, patriotic values': Why 3 groups are heading to the library on Saturday Faith-focused groups and individuals are heading to libraries on Saturday, August 5, to take part in a nationwide book reading event in part to stand up for faith, family and country.
August 2, 2023 Man fatally shoots, pistol whips immigrant for not speaking English during dispute A Kansas City man is facing charges of second-degree murder after a confrontation with a mechanic, an immigrant, at a shop he accused of stealing a television from his car.
August 2, 2023 Death of potential witness in Missouri dog-collar captivity case fuels serial killer speculation A potential witness in the case against Timothy Haslett Jr., who allegedly raped and tortured a woman for a month in his basement, was found dead in the Missouri River.
August 2, 2023 Missouri man executed for abducting, killing 6-year-old girl in 2002 A Missouri man who abducted and murdered a 6-year-old girl at an abandoned factory more than 20 years ago was executed on Tuesday evening by lethal injection.
August 1, 2023 Missouri death row inmate who kidnapped, killed 6-year-old girl, eats last meal A Missouri death row inmate ate a burger, fries and milkshake for his last meal before he is expected to be executed Tuesday.
August 1, 2023 Missouri Democrats delete tweet calling for Trump-adorned house to 'burn' The Missouri Democratic Party deleted a tweet appearing to call for a Trump campaign flag-adorned house to "burn" down that was blasted online.
August 1, 2023 Missouri man who abducted, beat 4-year-old to death set to be executed Johnny Johnson, a man who was convicted of fatally beating up a 6-year-old girl in Missouri in 2002, is set to be executed on Aug. 1, 2023.
July 26, 2023 COVID air monitor from scientists can detect virus in indoor settings within 5 minutes A collaboration between the engineering and medical schools at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, has resulted in a novel air monitor that is said to detect COVID-19 virus variants.
July 26, 2023 Missouri execution of convicted child killer halted by federal appeals court A federal appeals court panel has temporarily halted the scheduled execution of Johnny Johnson, a 45-year-old Missouri man convicted of murdering 6-year-old Casey Williamson in 2002.
July 25, 2023 Missouri burglary suspect shot in both legs by armed homeowners: authorities A pair of Missouri homeowners shot an intruder who opened fire on them when they returned to their house, authorities said.