Missouri January 4, 2023 First openly transgender person executed in US requested classic meal before death Amber McLaughlin, a Missouri inmate believed to be the first openly transgender person executed in U.S. history, requested a classic last meal before being put to death.
Crime January 3, 2023 Missouri executes transgender woman for 2003 murder of ex-girlfriend Missouri executed a transgender woman for the murder of her ex-girlfriend in 2003. Amber McLaughlin believed to be first openly transgender woman to be put to death in United States.
Missouri January 2, 2023 Missouri could become first state to execute a transgender woman Missouri could become the first state to execute a transgender woman in the United States if Gov. Mark Parson does not grant a request for clemency.
US December 30, 2022 Missouri judge rules McCloskeys not entitled to have weapons returned, fines remitted after pardon Mark and Patricia McCloskey must still pay fines and aren't entitled to get guns surrendered in their plea deal back, despite a governor's pardon.
LIFESTYLE December 30, 2022 Meet the American who saved the Champagne industry: Missouri scientist Charles Valentine Riley Charles Valentine Riley was a Missouri scientist credited with saving the French wine industry from an invasive pest called phylloxera by grafting French vines to American roots.
Missouri December 29, 2022 Kansas City mayor offering $5k signing bonus to combat 911 dispatcher shortage: 'Dire measures are needed' Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas is offering heightened incentives for residents willing to become 911 dispatchers as Missouri's largest city faces staffing shortages.
Missouri December 24, 2022 Missouri woman tracks down, kills alleged carjackers at gas station Demesha Coleman allegedly shoots at three men whom she said stole her car, killing two of them. Male accomplice remains unidentified.
Christmas December 24, 2022 Tennessee cops step in to help family after man steals presents, lights Christmas tree on fire Police in Tennessee say a man was arrested after stealing from a home and lighting a family Christmas tree on fire along with the presents underneath it.
Missouri December 23, 2022 Missouri man convicted in drunk driving crash that paralyzed another motorist A man from Missouri was convicted after paralyzing a motorist while driving under the influence. The motorist suffered several injuries, including a spinal cord injury.
Missouri December 22, 2022 Former investigator in notorious Missouri murder case charged with stalking, harassment A former investigator in a notorious Missouri murder case is charged with harassing and stalking a detective. The detective was investigating him for misconduct at the time.
CRIME December 22, 2022 After 2020's record bloody year, large cities across the nation still face sky-high murder rates 2 years later Murders spiked nearly 30% in 2020 across the country, according to the FBI. Major cities across the country continue to face high murder rates and violent crime two years on.