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.

Man who pointed AR-15 at BLM protesters heavily defeated in Missouri primary

Mark McCloskey, who faced criminal charges for waving his gun at protesters, announced his run for the Senate last year. He reportedly trailed in fifth place Tuesday with only 3% of the vote.

Emerging crime capitals of America: These cities have the highest murders per capita

There are certain U.S. cities that have consistently battled violent crime — particularly homicide — throughout the past three decades: Chicago, Philadelphia, Baltimore, even New York City.

4 killed in Amtrak train derailment identified, Chicago law firm files suit

The four people killed in the Amtrak train derailment earlier this week were identified Wednesday. Meanwhile, a Chicago law firm is filing a lawsuit on behalf of a Kansas family injured in the incident.

4 dead after Amtrak train traveling to Chicago strikes truck, derails

Four people were killed when an Amtrak train traveling from Los Angeles to Chicago derailed in Missouri Monday afternoon. Several people were also injured.

Murder charges filed after explosion kills 4 people making black-market fireworks

Two men have been charged with murder after a house explosion near St. Louis, Missouri, killed four people, including three teenagers, who were assembling illegal fireworks in a garage.

House catches on fire. Video shows the dog did it.

Home surveillance video showed how the dog was able to set the house on fire, causing extensive damage.