Missouri News

4 hurt in boat explosion at Table Rock Lake in Missouri

Four people were hurt when a boat exploded at Table Rock Lake, the Missouri State Highway Patrol says.

Upcoming road closures, traffic alerts for July 15-21

New construction and road closures alert starting the week of July 15-21.

Missouri woman wins Ms. Wheelchair America 2020

A Greenwood, Missouri, woman was crowned Ms. Wheelchair America 2020, marking the first time a woman from Missouri has won the title.

With few inmates left, Missouri prison nears closure

A Missouri prison is closing soon as part of a push to consolidate resources and increase guard pay, staffing and safety.

Man charged in shooting of Giants draft pick and teammate

An 18-year-old Kansas man has been charged in the April attack that wounded New York Giants draft pick Corey Ballentine and killed one of his Washburn University teammates, Dwane Simmons.

Woman hunts down thief who stole her car, steals it back

A woman reports her car was stolen, but she steals it back before police can find the car.

Missouri governor blocks repeal of motorcycle helmet law

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson vetoed the measure Friday. It would have repealed Missouri's helmet requirement for motorcycle riders who are at least 18 years old and have health insurance.

Street sign theft causes problems in East Prairie, Missouri

The city administrator says the stolen signs will cost $15,000 to replace.

VA, Community mental health and suicide prevention summit July 17

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is hosting a summit for mental health and suicide prevention on July 17 in Missouri.

Officials confirm diseased plants in Missouri

Anyone who bought rhododendrons or lilac plants labeled Park Hill Plants between March and June of this year should dispose of the plants immediately.

Fans may soon be able to buy used Arrowhead Stadium seats

Fans may soon be able to buy used Arrowhead Stadium seats, possibly before the end of the Kansas City Chief's preseason next month.

Missouri governor signs law pushing back school start date

Some Missouri children could get an extra week out of school in August next year.

Big rig spills pig intestines on Kansas City highway

A tractor-trailer hauling pig intestine has dumped its load across a downtown highway in Kansas City, Missouri.

Missouri officials say flood damage to roads more than $29M

Missouri officials say widespread flooding has cost an estimated $29 million in damages to roads and bridges, and dozens of other sites haven't even been evaluated yet.

Missouri law excuses people age 75 and older from jury duty

Older Missouri residents soon will be able to get out of jury duty, if they so choose.

Trump approves 2nd disaster declaration for Missouri

President Donald Trump has granted Missouri a second federal disaster declaration in response to damage from tornadoes and flooding throughout the state.

Missouri law could free hundreds from mandatory prison terms

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson has signed legislation that could free hundreds of prisoners who are currently serving mandatory sentences.

Four-state agreement promises to improve region's economy

An agreement among leaders in all four states in the Local 6 area aims to help create jobs in the region.

ACLU effort to put abortion ban to vote can proceed

A three-judge panel of the state's Court of Appeals found that GOP Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft was "without authority" to reject petitions to put the law on the 2020 ballot on constitutional grounds.

Man killed, deputy injured in southern Missouri shootout

Authorities say a man has been killed and a southern Missouri sheriff's deputy injured in a shootout.

Missouri scientists try to save alligator gar population

Missouri scientists are trying to save the state's dwindling population of alligator gar, one of the country's largest and most feared species of fish.