Funeral home van with body inside stolen from Missouri convenience store parking lot
A funeral home van with a woman’s body inside was stolen from a convenience store in St. Louis, Missouri. The driver went inside and had left the vehicle running, police said.
Chiefs’ Andy Reid: ‘My heart bleeds’ for those in son’s car crash
“My heart goes out to all those that were involved in the accident, in particular the little girl who is fighting for her life."
Chiefs' Britt Reid crash left 5-year-old girl in 'critical condition,' family says
A 5-year-old child seriously hurt in a crash involving Kansas City Chiefs coach Britt Reid was in "critical condition and hasn’t woken since the crash," according to family.
Waiter turns down $2,021 tip, pays it forward to another restaurant instead
A woman in Missouri tried to give a $2,021 tip to her waiter, but he politely refused: "I cannot take it... it's too much for me," he said. "Some places, they need this money more than us."
U.S. carries out its first federal execution of female inmate since 1953
A Kansas woman was executed Wednesday for strangling an expectant mother in Missouri and removing the baby from her womb. It's the first time in nearly seven decades that the U.S. government has put to death a female inmate.
Teacher of the Year: Former gang member becomes Missouri’s top educator
Darrion Cockrell joined a gang when he was 10 years old. Today, he’s keeping his students from going down a similar path.
Missouri deputy returns from Afghanistan deployment, surprises son in emotional reunion
A deputy sheriff in Missouri had an emotional reunion with his son after returning from a deployment in Afghanistan.
Armed St. Louis couple files lawsuit against news photographer
A St. Louis couple facing felony charges for waving guns at racial injustice protesters who marched near their home allege in a lawsuit that a news photographer trespassed to capture an image of the confrontation.
Missouri polling supervisor dies after working on Election Day despite positive COVID-19 test
Missouri state health officials said they don’t believe the man was in close contact with the more than 1,800 voters who visited the polling location where he was working on Election Day.
St. Louis couple who waved weapons at protesters seeks prosecutor's removal
A grand jury earlier this month indicted Mark McCloskey, 63, and Patricia McCloskey, 61, on charges of unlawful use of a weapon and tampering with evidence.
Man accused of stealing cellphone from dying woman who collapsed while jogging
Police said the man saw the 64-year-old woman who had collapsed while jogging on the sidewalk. But instead of helping her, investigators say he stole her cellphone and left her to die.
St. Louis couple who waved guns at protesters plead not guilty
Mark and Patricia McCloskey of St. Louis were indicted by a St. Louis grand jury on charges of unlawful use of a weapon and tampering with evidence.
St. Louis couple charged after BLM protest appear in court
Mark and Patricia McCloskey were in court briefly and did not enter a plea. The judge continued their case until Oct. 6.
St. Louis police officer dies after being shot in head, family writes heartfelt letter
Tamarris L. Bohannon, the police officer in St. Louis who was shot in the head Saturday responding to a barricade situation, succumbed to his injuries Sunday, authorities said.
'Tragedy:' St. Louis officer dies after being shot in the head by barricaded gunman
A second officer who was shot in the leg was treated and released after the shooting.
Duo who waved guns at protesters appears at RNC
Mark McCloskey came out with a semi-automatic rifle and his wife emerged with a semi-automatic handgun. No shots were fired. Missouri law allows homeowners to use force, even lethal force, to defend their homes.
Reds broadcaster Thom Brennaman apologizes, leaves broadcast after using anti-gay slur on air
Reds broadcaster Thom Brennaman has been suspended from working Cincinnati's games after using an anti-gay slur on air Wednesday night, prompting the team to apologize for the "horrific, homophobic remark."
Out-of-work mom gifts lottery winnings to officer shot in the line of duty because of daughter
A single Kansas City, Mo. mother who lost her job during the COVID-19 pandemic decided to gift her $100 lottery winnings to a police officer shot in the line of duty because of the selflessness of her 12-year-old daughter.
Thousands of bottles of whiskey spill onto Missouri highway after truck overturns
A trunk hauling crates of whiskey through Missouri spilled thousands of bottles onto a highway after overturning early Wednesday.
White House decries gun charges for St. Louis couple
President Donald Trump believes St. Louis’ top prosecutor committed an “egregious abuse of power” in charging a couple who displayed guns during a protest outside their mansion.