Torch Electronics said it would turn off its games Friday as part of an agreement to avoid criminal prosecution. In at least one location, the games remained available despite the promise

Montana was on track to start reimbursing doulas, who support new and expectant parents, through Medicaid this year. But state officials halted that plan amid a budget shortfall. Other such services deemed optional under Medicaid are at risk nationwide as states brace for federal cuts.

As local leaders are considering an expansion to the Boone County Jail, the Columbia No New Jail Coalition is pushing back.

The suit alleges that the city had unlawful private meetings with developers and attempted to evade requirements of The Missouri Sunshine Law.

Legislation signed by the governor allows prosecutors to request a hearing to certify a young person as an adult and increases the minimum prison time adults must serve before becoming eligible for parole

ASUM will lose $30,000 in funding by 2027, threatening opportunities for lobbying and internships across all UM System campuses.

Boone County spends $2.5 million a year on housing inmates in other counties because its own jail is overcrowded.

A bill condemning antisemitic and other hate speech was sent to governor's desk, while others are headed to the Senate.

The Missouri House also passed legislation Thursday creating cross-reporting requirements for child and animal abuse cases as well as a bill to restrict SNAP and Medicaid eligibility to U.S. citizens.

The bill hits on a topic which has led to more than 200,000 lawsuits against fertilizer companies.