Missouri April 20, 2023 Ralph Yarl shooting: Kansas City teen seen in first photo since hospital release An image of Ralph Yarl recovering at home in Kansas City has been posted by his attorney as Andrew Lester has pleaded not guilty to charges linked to the April 13 shooting.
Missouri April 19, 2023 Government watchdog asks Missouri AG to investigate MSU business boot camp that excluded White males Government watchdog group Equal Protection Project is asking the Missouri attorney general to investigate a state university program that excludes White males.
Missouri April 19, 2023 Kansas City homeowner accused of shooting teen on his front porch turns himself in, makes plea A Kansas City man accused of shooting a teen on his front porch last week after the minor rang his doorbell pleaded not guilty to two felony charges on Wednesday.
State and Local April 19, 2023 Soros-backed prosecutor's office under fire for murder case no-show as trial set for potential removal A George Soros-backed prosecutor in St. Louis already facing a legal effort by Missouri's attorney general to fire her may also be held in criminal contempt of court.
Crime April 18, 2023 Andrew Lester, Kansas City man accused of shooting teen Ralph Yarl, surrenders to police Andrew Lester, 84, of Kansas City has surrendered to police after allegedly shooting a Black teenager, Ralph Yarl, who mistakenly rang his doorbell.
Missouri April 18, 2023 Missouri House votes to limit transgender student athletes The Missouri House voted Monday to set limits on transgender student athletes in grade 6 through college from playing on the same team as other girls and women.
Missouri April 18, 2023 Ralph Yarl's classmates hold ‘Unity Walk’ in show of support following Kansas City shooting Students at Staley High School in Kansas City marched in support of Ralph Yarl, a Black teen who is recovering after allegedly being shot by a White man.
Missouri April 17, 2023 Kansas City man charged for shooting Black teen through his front door: prosecutor An Kansas City man was charged Monday for shooting through his front door twice at a Black teen, striking the victim twice, a prosecutor announced.
LIFESTYLE April 17, 2023 Missouri bald eagle becomes proud foster dad to eaglet chick after taking care of a rock An older bald eagle named Murphy tried to incubate a rock at the World Bird Sanctuary in Valley Park, Missouri — now, CEO Dawn Griffard said the sanctuary paired the wannabe dad with an eaglet chick.
Texas April 17, 2023 Republican states targeting diversity, inclusion efforts in higher education Republican states, including Texas, are targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in higher education. The bills are part of a recent GOP efforts to limit critical race theory.
US April 17, 2023 Shooting of Black teen who went to wrong house investigated An investigation is currently underway after a Black teenager was shot by a homeowner after entering the wrong house attempting to pick up his younger brothers.