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September 22, 2023

Missouri grandfather allegedly admits to killing 16-year-old grandson: 'Papa shot me'

A grandfather in Missouri allegedly admitted to killing his teenage grandson last weekend, and is being charged with first-degree murder.

September 22, 2023

'Dangerous' convicted child sexual predator who escaped custody back behind bars, police say

Tommy Boyd, 45, was serving 30 years behind bars for statutory sodomy when he escaped police custody. He was recaptured by police Thursday evening, authorities said.

September 22, 2023

Missouri senator says he would torch 'woke pornographic books' after false claims of book burning at GOP event

Republican state Sen. Bill Eigel, who is running for governor in Missouri, said he would burn "woke pornographic books" on the governor's lawn should they end up in state schools.

September 21, 2023

Man hospitalized in critical condition after gunfight with St. Louis officers during domestic disturbance

A man is in critical condition with life-threatening injuries following an exchange of gunfire with two St. Louis County officers who were responding to a reported domestic disturbance.

September 21, 2023

'Dangerous' criminal serving 30-year sentence for sodomy escapes custody at St Louis County hospital

The St. Louis County Police Department said a "dangerous" inmate serving a 30-year sentence escaped from custody from the Mercy Hospital South as he was receiving medical treatment.

September 20, 2023

Not guilty plea entered by Missouri homeowner in Ralph Yarl shooting case

Andrew Lester, 84, who in April shot Ralph Yarl after the he mistakenly arrived at his residence, entered a not guilty plea during a court appearance on Wednesday.

September 19, 2023

Teen who fatally shot retired St. Louis police sergeant in carjacking attempt gets 20 years

A man who was 16when he fatally shot retired St. Louis police sergeant Ralph E. Harper during a carjacking attempt has been handed a 20-year prison sentence.

September 18, 2023

Former Missouri police officer sentenced to probation for shooting at fleeing vehicle

A former Missouri police officer, Matthew Schanz, has been handed a five-year probation sentence after pleading guilty to second-degree assault.

September 16, 2023

‘Fend for ourselves:’ Blue city Tiktoker restoring church questions choice amid ‘historic’ crime rise, thefts

A viral TikToker documenting his restoration journey of a church said vandalism and theft and other crime in Kansas City has cost him around $60,000.

September 15, 2023

Missouri police officers sent on wild chase after resident's illegal pet escapes

Body camera video shared by the Springfield Police Department in Missouri show officers chasing after an escaped pet lemur on Tuesday night.