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Anna Spoerre/Missouri IndependentMissouri could be the first test of a more aggressive strategy to keep abortion off the ballot and out of the state constitution. -
Missouri child abuse investigators missed warning signs of fentanyl use among parents before their young children died of accidental overdoses from the drug, according to a new state report. It found that Children's Division investigators, who are tasked with following up on claims of abuse and neglect, "lacked essential procedures, missed warning signs and left vulnerable children at risk." Jessica Seitz, executive director of the Missouri Network Against Child Abuse, joins the show. She also helped put the report together.
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Students at the University of Kansas say their "liberation encampment" will last several days. They also have demanded that KU divest itself of any ties to Israel. -
While the First Amendment requires the government to not discriminate against speech based on viewpoint, there can be rules imposed on the time, place and manner in which speech is shared. -
Protestors gathered on campus late Monday morning to stand in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. KBIA's Kiana Fernandes was there and brings us this audio postcard. -
The GOP chair of the committee was thwarted in her attempt to livestream the hearing and include allegations of obstruction in a motion to dismiss the investigation of the House speaker. -
Protesters gathered Monday afternoon in solidarity with other college students around the country who have been calling for the U.S. to withhold military aid to Israel. -
Two years after Clesslyn Crawford was shot by a sniper, her case has gained attention from true-crime podcasts and prompted outcry in Joplin, where residents want the shooter's name released to the public. -
More states than ever are gearing up to vote on abortion rights this fall, including Republican-led Missouri. There, voters could show the issue isn't a down-ballot Democratic dream everywhere. -
More than 300 protesters called for the university to share how it invests its endowment fund and remove their support from any organizations that support Israel and its war on Gaza. -
Domestic violence victims are utilizing hotlines more often — but experts say this likely reflects a growth in awareness of assistance options as well as courage. -
The protest follows a letter from students, faculty and staff accusing Washington University leaders of curtailing their freedom of speech.
