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Springfield Mayor Ken McClure was elected to the office back in 2017 following a stint as a council member. On Thursday morning, he delivered an emotional speech for his final State of the City address.

The Missouri General Assembly addresses the thousands of people who flee from law enforcement during an attempted arrest.

More than $10 million, much of it from outside the state, has been raised to push proposals for abortion rights, sports wagering and to raise the minimum wage.

Legislation granted initial approval Wednesday in the Missouri House prohibits exporting water to other states without a permit

Final votes will be taken Thursday to send the spending plan to the state Senate. All budget bills must be finished by the constitutional deadline of May 10.

Local governments are responsible for the day-to-day functioning of your city or town. KBIA's Alex Cox put together a guide to the positions often up for municipal elections ahead of the April 2 municipal election across the state.

Proponents say the bill’s intent is to help decrease voter fraud in the state, while opponents worry it could lead to greater discrimination against noncitizens.

The bipartisan legislative committee investigating Missouri House Speaker Dean Plocher over allegations of ethical misconduct will hold another hearing next week.

For some eligible families, P-EBT benefits will begin to expire March 7.

The Republican presidential caucus is less than a week away but organizers have been preparing for it for months.