Missouri mother sentenced to 13 years after infant found dead in oven
A Missouri mother was sentenced to 13 years in prison after pleading guilty in her infant daughter’s death.
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Ranking adult literacy rates across the Midwest
The U.S. is facing a growing literacy crisis and some states are faring better than others. Here are where the Midwest states rank for their literacy levels.
GOP candidate gets busted allegedly trying to plant drugs on his political rival
A Republican candidate for the Missouri state House is facing federal drug charges after newly unsealed court documents revealed an alleged plot to frame his political opponent by planting cocaine…
Missouri grandma ordered to stop serving free breakfasts refuses to back down, ‘They are my family’
A woman says she won't stop serving free breakfast in Harrisburg, Missouri, despite a health department letter saying she needs a permit.
Missouri neighbor accused of killing mother and teen daughter after confronting family over dispute
A mother and her teenage daughter were shot dead inside their Missouri home by a neighbor who stopped over to complain about a "dispute," police said.
Missouri woman dies after home swept away in devastating floods
A woman who went missing after floodwaters swept her Missouri home from its foundation was found dead Saturday as severe storms and heavy rainfall continued to impact parts of the…
Missouri mother of 5 killed while buying slushies with children, police say
A Missouri mother of five was fatally shot while buying slushies with two of her young children after gunfire erupted outside a BP gas station.
11 skydivers, pilot die in Missouri plane crash, troopers say
Troopers in Missouri say 12 people have died in a plane crash, with other outlets reporting the victims to be skydivers and their 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.
Pregnant woman driving home from prenatal visit shot during alleged road rage attack: police
An Illinois man is behind bars after police say he allegedly shot a pregnant woman driving home from a prenatal appointment in a suspected road rage incident.