When a jury does not reach a unanimous decision in first-degree murder cases, current Missouri law...
Bill would ban Missouri death sentences in hung jury murder trials (LISTEN)
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Sheriff’s deputy discusses Brian Dorsey’s execution
The state of Missouri has carried out the execution of Brian Dorsey. The 52-year-old was convicted...
This Missouri town wants to be the ‘Patriotic Mural City of Missouri’ (LISTEN)
Concordia is painting the town in patriotic murals that are attracting veterans and others to the...
Columbia lawmaker criticizes ‘rushed’ budget process
A Democratic lawmaker from central Missouri's Columbia is accusing Republicans of rushing the...
Missouri sues Biden Administration for latest student loan forgiveness proposal
Missouri and six other states are suing the Biden administration to stop his latest proposal for...
Missouri executes man convicted of double killing
Several protesters lined up near the state prison in Bonne Terre as the State of Missouri carried...
Missouri legislators look at potential improvement to I-44 (LISTEN)
With the 2023 State budget approving a massive expansion to I-70, many lawmakers got to work to...
Senate gets to work on budget as legislative clock ticks
Missouri’s nearly $51 billion state budget proposal is under consideration in the Senate. The...
Bush calls for immediate vote on RECA extension bill
U.S. Rep. Cori Bush, D-St. Louis, is calling for an immediate vote on a U.S. Senate bill that...
Missouri lawmaker wants to protect people seeking help during hazing incidents (LISTEN)
After some college students in Missouri and around the country have been the victims of hazing, a...
Parkville Republican talks property tax credit for seniors over 62 (LISTEN)
The General Assembly is taking a look at a bill that authorizes Missouri counties to freeze...
Missouri to consider steps to help with mental health needs of children
The Missouri Board of Education will hear a presentation on Tuesday about the state of mental...
How about them apples? Bill to make Waverly ‘Apple Capital of Missouri’
From homemade apple dumplings to apple brats, the western Missouri town of Waverly is known for...
Parson does not expect Missouri Legislature to pass many bills
With about six weeks to go, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson doesn’t expect much from this legislative...
Failed KC tax extension leads lawmakers to question how stadiums are funded
Kansas City voters have rejected a proposed sales tax extension for an Arrowhead Stadium makeover...
Missouri’s $51 billion state budget proposal reaches halfway point
One chamber down on a nearly $51 billion state budget proposal. The Missouri House of...
Mayhew on the ‘critical’ need to improve I-44 in Missouri
One member of the Missouri House hopes the Senate takes efforts to improve Interstate 44...
Falsely accused Chiefs rally shooter sues three Missouri Republican lawmakers
Three Republican state lawmakers are being sued after a Kansas resident was falsely accused of...
Parkville Republican talks legislation that penalizes killing a police animal and celebratory gunfire (LISTEN)
The General Assembly is taking a look at a large crime package from Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer,...
Schmitt and Hawley defend opposition to government earmarks
Missouri’s Republican U.S. senators are being blasted by labor leaders for refusing to add local...
Missouri Senate considers bill to block red flag gun laws
The Missouri Senate is considering an anti-red flag law proposal. The bill would prevent guns...
House passes St. Louis Police takeover bill, fate in Senate is uncertain
The state Senate is considering a bill that would return control of the St. Louis Police...
Missouri honors military children, schools: “Every child here has been drafted”
The U.S. military has a special place in its purple heart for the children whose parents have...
Missouri’s income tax rate gets state Senate’s attention
The Missouri Senate has given initial approval to a proposed constitutional amendment on taxation....
Should Missouri judges impose death sentence when jury is deadlocked?
When a jury cannot unanimously agree on a prison sentence for someone who is convicted of...
Pilot project directs healthcare resources to rural Missouri
A pilot project has been announced that plans to improve health outcomes in rural Missouri...
Survey: Stress, student behavior drive many Missouri teachers away
A new survey says more than 70% of Missouri teachers responding have seriously thought about...
Missouri Senate leadership discusses why education is a big priority
The state Senate recently passed a wide-ranging education bill. The main part of the bill would...
Missouri lawmaker proposes crackdown on expired temp tags
Expired temporary license tags are common to see driving down the road in Missouri. Rep. Brad...
Concordia wants to be called the “Patriotic Mural City of Missouri”
The western Missouri city of Concordia has painted the town patriotic. It has giant murals on the...