Missouri skydiving plane crash kills 12 people
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Federal investigators are working to determine what caused a skydiving plane to crash shortly after takeoff from Butler Memorial Airport in Missouri, killing all 12 people on board, including 11 skydivers and the pilot.

Missouri cuts funding for Dolly Parton’s free book program: reports

The popular book program founded by legendary country singer Dolly Parton reportedly suffered a budget cut in one of its available states.

15 years ago today: EF-5 tornado devastated Joplin, Missouri
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Fifteen years after the deadliest tornado in modern U.S. history devastated Joplin, Missouri, the community reflects on the lives lost, the destruction left behind and the remarkable rebuilding effort that followed.

Off-duty officer rescues child trapped inside claw machine

An off-duty St. Charles County police officer rescued a young girl who became trapped inside a claw machine at a bowling alley.

Police: Fentanyl found in packaging of Barbie Dolls at Missouri store

Police in Missouri are continuing their investigation after fentanyl was found in the packaging of Barbie Dolls at a discount store.

Suspect charged in killing of former US skater in St. Louis: reports

A 58-year-old Missouri man has been charged with first-degree murder and multiple robbery-related offenses in the fatal shooting of former Team USA synchronized figure skater Gabrielle “Sam" Linehan.

Watch: Smiling toddler gets stuck inside claw machine while parents aren't looking

It only took 15 seconds for 2-year-old Cooper to get stuck inside a claw machine while his parents were momentarily distracted. The smiling toddler didn’t seem to mind.

Quick-thinking bank teller saves customer from phone scam

A Missouri bank teller is being praised for stopping a jury-duty phone scam after a terrified woman attempted to withdraw thousands of dollars to avoid what she believed was an imminent arrest.

These are the most fun cities in America in 2025, data reveals

New data ranked the most fun U.S. cities in 2025 that offering diverse, affordable entertainment across 65 metrics.

Officer shoots, kills man wielding knife at St. Louis airport

Authorities said the unidentified man refused to drop the knife prior to the shooting incident early Friday morning.

Missouri officer killed serving warrant; suspect also dead

A Missouri police officer has been killed while assisting in a mutual aid operation in Mississippi County, according to officials.

House explosion north of St. Louis injures 3, destroys homes

Three people were injured Monday morning when a house exploded in unincorporated north St. Louis County, authorities said.