The Jackson County, Missouri, legislature passed an ordinance Monday to follow an order from the state to roll back some property assessments from 2023. The measure wouldn't survive likely a veto.

Taum Sauk Mountain State Park, home to Missouri’s highest point and its tallest waterfall, lies just a short drive away. Together, these parks showcase the surprisingly diverse and dramatic geology of ...

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Twelve deaths have been confirmed by the Missouri State Highway Patrol from Friday night’s severe weather, with one person still missing. Initial reports show there were up to 19 ...

City Council will act at a meeting Monday on a resolution that would designate Joplin as "Blue Shield City" for public safety. The action, along with some other steps, would make the city eligible for ...

CARTHAGE, Mo. — The recent failure of multiple storm sirens in Carthage—during a tornado warning—has the fire department ...

Bruce Pearl has turned Auburn into a basketball school and may have his best team yet. Rick Pitino has done what he does best ...

The Jackson County Sheriff's Office and the Missouri State Highway Patrol have issued a Silver Alert for an Independence ...

A Silver alert was issued for Susan Bowerman, 66, on April 3 in Jackson County, Missouri. She has dementia and has been ...

April is child abuse awareness month and the Child Advocacy Center (CAC) in Springfield is teaming up with area businesses to ...

Westminster College's columns have turned blue for the month of April. The columns turned blue during a kick-off event for Heart of Missouri Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) "Callaway Goes ...

Fowler sponsored HB 999 with the support of other lawmakers representing Jackson County. The bill would give the state leverage to enforce orders.

During President Joe Biden’s administration, the DOJ vigorously fought the Missouri law. It was sued in federal court to overturn it, leading to the Eighth Circuit decision. At one point, the DOJ ...