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May 31, 2023 at 2:31 pm

Federal judge halts Missouri execution of man convicted in jail break killings

A federal judge has halted next week’s scheduled execution of a man convicted of killing two Missouri jailers in a botched jail break scheme.

May 24, 2023 at 11:57 am

Missouri ex-House speaker fined $47K for alleged campaign finance violations

A disgraced former Missouri House speaker has been fined $47,000 for allegedly breaking campaign finance laws.

May 10, 2023 at 2:34 pm

Search for St. Louis prosecutor Gardner’s replacement begins

Missouri's Republican governor is taking applications to replace the soon-to-depart St. Louis prosecutor.

May 10, 2023 at 8:08 am

Missouri lawmakers ban gender-affirming care, trans athletes; Kansas City moves to defy state

Transgender minors won't have access to puberty blockers, hormones or surgery under legislation passed in Missouri.

May 4, 2023 at 2:38 pm

ACLU sues amid Missouri GOP spat over abortion measure cost

The Missouri ACLU is suing the state attorney general and other statewide officials for stonewalling a constitutional amendment to restore abortion rights.

May 4, 2023 at 2:08 pm

Embattled 1st Black St. Louis prosecutor Kim Gardner resigns

Embattled St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner is resigning effective June 1 amid calls from Republican leaders for her ouster.

Transgender woman Stacy Cay displays some of the hormone therapy drugs she has stockpiled in fear of losing her supply, Thursday, April 20, 2023, at her home in Overland Park, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) KSCR104 KSCR104

May 1, 2023 at 2:05 am

Judge blocks Missouri rule that would limit transgender care VIEW

A Missouri judge has blocked a unique rule that would restrict access to gender-affirming health care to children and adults.

April 29, 2023 at 10:26 pm

When states limit care, some trans people do it themselves VIEW

Transgender and non-binary Missourians are turning to do-it-yourself treatments as Republicans across the nation move to restrict gender-affirming health care.

April 26, 2023 at 10:38 am

Judge puts Missouri rule limiting transgender care on hold

A Missouri judge has temporarily halted a first-of-its-kind rule restricting access to gender-affirming health care just hours before it was set to take effect.

April 24, 2023 at 3:05 pm

ACLU sues to block Missouri rule on transgender health care

The ACLU is suing to block new Missouri restrictions on both adults and children seeking gender-affirming health care.