Missouri Pair Sentenced To Federal Prison For Armed Dollar Store Robberies

Two men have been sentenced to federal prison terms for their roles in the armed robberies of two St. Louis County dollar stores in October 2022. U.S. District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk handed down the sentences after both men pleaded guilty to multiple felony …

Less than half of Missouri ID holders have a Real ID

Less than half of people with a Missouri ID have the necessary state-issued identification to allow them to fly starting May 7, the governor announced Thursday. Starting May 7, a Real ID or passport will be required to fly and enter federal buildings. A …

Insider Blog: Severe setup taking shape across plains early next week and it could impact mid-Missouri

A setup favorable for severe storms looks like it may be on the horizon for Monday, April 28 and Tuesday, April 29. SETUP: The daily chances for rain we've been seeing lately have been a product of upper level short waves. These have been ejected …

Missouri governor drops education board pick after criticism from senator, right-wing groups

Safety, not just family preservation, is new focus of Missouri’s child welfare efforts

Sara Smith, currently director of Children’s Division of the Missouri Department of Social Services, is seen here in a 2018 video. At the time, Smith was unit manager for the division’s Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline. Before Missouri’s new child welfare …

Missouri governor, Senate lawmakers signal support for a ‘healthier’ SNAP program

JEFFERSON CITY — After a House committee failed to advance legislation seeking to ban soda and candy from a federal food assistance program, the idea seemed dead in Missouri. Gov. Mike Kehoe Turns out, the plan may have support from Missouri’s governor. …

Missouri House votes to protect foster children’s benefits, end child marriage

The Missouri State Capitol. Robert Cohen, Post-Dispatch JEFFERSON CITY — The House approved legislation preventing welfare officials from using around $10 million of foster children’s benefits to pay for their care. Currently, the state’s Children’s …

Missouri Democrats again stall GOP bid to repeal new sick leave, minimum wage rules

JEFFERSON CITY — Republican state lawmakers failed early Thursday in their latest bid to torpedo a voter-approved increase in the state minimum wage and new guaranteed paid sick leave rules. Five months after 57% of the state’s voters approved a plan to …

Can a Lawyer Help If the Car Crash in Missouri Was Your Fault?

Yes, a lawyer can assist even if you were at fault in a car crash in Missouri. Even when the fault seems clear, top-rated Missouri car accident lawyers near me can provide valuable guidance and support during a challenging time.  They can help navigate …

Nunn signs at Central Missouri for track

One of Poplar Bluff High School's top track athletes has decided where he will compete at the collegiate level. Poplar Bluff senior Spencer Nunn signed his letter of intent on Wednesday to join the track and field team at the University of Central …