JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Two Missouri lawmakers want to repeal a ban on firearm silencers like the one allegedly used in the hitman-style murder of a health insurance executive earlier this month in New York.
In a public health breakthrough, U.S. obesity rates have decreased for the first time in more than a decade, with new weight-loss medications potentially playing a role in the turnaround, according to a new study.
Two people suffered serious injuries when their car overturned Thursday afternoon in northeast Independence.
Although a heating system failure has forced the Missouri Department of Conservation to close the nature center at Burr Oak Woods Conservation Area for two weeks now, the animals in the exhibit area have not been affected.
A ceasefire between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah started early Wednesday, after the sides reached a deal following weeks of U.S.-mediated talks.
Cities in Eastern Jackson County plan to renew a push for reform of a law that has undercut the enforcement of traffic laws across the state.
Since Russell Clothier and friends opened Shep’s Place Senior Dog Sanctuary in 2019, they have helped dozens of senior dogs have fulfilling last years like what Clothier and his wife Ann had given the namesake canine.
The Kansas City Royals lost 106 games in 2023. This season they made the playoffs.
Kaden Edwards’ four goals led Blue Springs South’s boys soccer team to a 5-1 conference win Thursday over Staley.
Van Horn head boys soccer coach Jesus Rodriguez said his team was frustrated after Tuesday’s game against St. Pius X.