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Darrin Klimek/Getty ImagesJames Pointer was in his housing unit at the Moberly Correctional Center when the cap on a femoral catheter became dislodged -
Zach Dyer/KFF Health NewsMissouri's sports betting legalization comes with a $5 million compulsive-gambling fund that proponents hope will help the state avoid the rise in addiction other states have seen as bettors started placing bets from their homes.
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The ACLU warns CoreCivic’s Leavenworth facility and others could play a role in President-elect Donald Trump’s mass deportation plans -
Gov.-elect Mike Kehoe announced Wednesday that he is appointing Jessica Bax as the next director of the Missouri Department of Social Services. -
Robert Knodell has been hired to be the next city manager of Poplar Bluff after 3 years leading the Department of Social Services -
Three bills are backed by hemp industry leaders, while one has the support of the Missouri Cannabis Trade Association -
The final U.S. Figure Skating Championships before the 2026 Milan Olympics will take place in St. Louis. -
Tests show probable infections in birds recovered in Henry and Vernon counties, prompting advisory asking for reports of dead waterfowl and warning against contact -
The Cole County Emergency Medical Services Department announced a partnership with Safe Haven Baby Boxes, an organization that provides specialized boxes for emergency relinquishment. -
House Chief Clerk Dana Miller plans to appeal the dismissal of her lawsuit against outgoing Speaker Dean Plocher -
The new strategy aims to pinpoint where bird flu exists in the U.S. and halt its spread. There have been hundreds of cases in cattle and dozens in humans. -
The law will increase the state's minimum wage from the current $12.30 an hour to $13.75 in January and $15 in 2026. It gives workers up to seven paid sick days per year starting in May.
