Transgender inmate executed for murder of ex-girlfriend

A Missouri inmate has been put to death for a 2003 killing, becoming what is believed to be the first transgender woman executed in the U.S.

Transgender woman's scheduled execution would be 1st in US history

Unless Missouri Gov. Mike Parson grants clemency, Amber McLaughlin will become the first openly transgender woman executed in the U.S.

Missouri woman tracks down, kills alleged carjackers at gas station

Police arrested a Missouri woman after she tracked down her stolen car and killed two men outside a gas station for the alleged theft.

Missouri woman escapes handcuffs and steals squad car before officer gets shot

Two Missouri residents were arrested last week after leading police on a chase followed by one suspect escaping handcuffs, stealing a squad car, and attempting to disarm an officer.

Missouri woman reported missing, last seen on South Side of Chicago

A woman from St. Louis, Missouri was reported missing and police are saying she was last seen on the South Side of Chicago. 

US flu hospitalization rate highest its been since 2009 swine flu pandemic, experts say

The winter flu season usually ramps up in December or January. Reports of another respiratory virus, RSV, also continue to increase nationally, although health officials are optimistic that they are seeing some early signs that the wave of RSV may be starting to wane.

Amazon driver found dead in Missouri yard may have been killed by dogs, authorities say

The sheriff said the driver had injuries consistent with an animal attack, but an autopsy will be conducted to officially determine if the two "aggressive" dogs caused the driver's death.

St. Louis school gunman had AR-15-style weapon, 600 rounds of ammo

The shooter, a 19-year-old who graduated from the school last year, was killed in an exchange of gunfire and had left behind a note, police said.

Surge in demand for vasectomies following abortions bans prompts clinics to offer free procedure

Free vasectomies will be available next month at three Planned Parenthood clinics in Missouri amid a surge in demand for the procedure after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.

Woman held captive in man's Missouri home for a month, repeatedly raped, police say

The victim was found in the city of Excelsior Springs, wearing a metal collar with what appeared to be a padlock on the front, according to court documents and witnesses.

Missouri school district brings back punishment by paddle

The Missouri school district said parents have to opt-in and that the new policy came as a result of parents wanting an alternative to suspension, according to reports.