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Man fatally shoots, pistol whips immigrant for not speaking English during dispute

August 2, 2023

Man fatally shoots, pistol whips immigrant for not speaking English during dispute

A Kansas City man is facing charges of second-degree murder after a confrontation with a mechanic, an immigrant, at a shop he accused of stealing a television from his car.

Death of potential witness in Missouri dog-collar captivity case fuels serial killer speculation

August 2, 2023

Death of potential witness in Missouri dog-collar captivity case fuels serial killer speculation

A potential witness in the case against Timothy Haslett Jr., who allegedly raped and tortured a woman for a month in his basement, was found dead in the Missouri River.

Missouri man executed for abducting, killing 6-year-old girl in 2002

August 2, 2023

Missouri man executed for abducting, killing 6-year-old girl in 2002

A Missouri man who abducted and murdered a 6-year-old girl at an abandoned factory more than 20 years ago was executed on Tuesday evening by lethal injection.

Missouri death row inmate who kidnapped, killed 6-year-old girl, eats last meal

August 1, 2023

Missouri death row inmate who kidnapped, killed 6-year-old girl, eats last meal

A Missouri death row inmate ate a burger, fries and milkshake for his last meal before he is expected to be executed Tuesday.

Missouri Democrats delete tweet calling for Trump-adorned house to 'burn'

August 1, 2023

Missouri Democrats delete tweet calling for Trump-adorned house to 'burn'

The Missouri Democratic Party deleted a tweet appearing to call for a Trump campaign flag-adorned house to "burn" down that was blasted online.

Missouri man who abducted, beat 4-year-old to death set to be executed

August 1, 2023

Missouri man who abducted, beat 4-year-old to death set to be executed

Johnny Johnson, a man who was convicted of fatally beating up a 6-year-old girl in Missouri in 2002, is set to be executed on Aug. 1, 2023.

COVID air monitor from scientists can detect virus in indoor settings within 5 minutes

July 26, 2023

COVID air monitor from scientists can detect virus in indoor settings within 5 minutes

A collaboration between the engineering and medical schools at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, has resulted in a novel air monitor that is said to detect COVID-19 virus variants.

Missouri execution of convicted child killer halted by federal appeals court

July 26, 2023

Missouri execution of convicted child killer halted by federal appeals court

A federal appeals court panel has temporarily halted the scheduled execution of Johnny Johnson, a 45-year-old Missouri man convicted of murdering 6-year-old Casey Williamson in 2002.

Missouri burglary suspect shot in both legs by armed homeowners: authorities

July 25, 2023

Missouri burglary suspect shot in both legs by armed homeowners: authorities

A pair of Missouri homeowners shot an intruder who opened fire on them when they returned to their house, authorities said.

911 emergency call workers claim centers are understaffed, plagued by worker burnout

July 25, 2023

911 emergency call workers claim centers are understaffed, plagued by worker burnout

A national survey found that 911 emergency call centers are understaffed. It also found that many workers at the facilities suffer from worker burnout.