At least 18 dead after violent tornadoes rip across Missouri, South

At least 18 people are dead across three states following a widespread and dangerous severe weather outbreak, which started on Friday.

Taylor Swift makes surprise visit to KC children’s hospital: 'She was amazing'

Taylor Swift visited Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, brightening the day for young patients and their families with laughter, gifts, and heartfelt moments.

Beloved custodian gets school building named after her: 'She's one in a million'

Claudene Wilson’s official title at Swedeborg Elementary is custodian. But to the kids and school community she served for 30 years, “Ms. Claudene" is so much more.

Missouri police officer charged in death of K-9 officer left in hot car

A Missouri police officer has been charged after allegedly leaving his K-9 officer inside a hot car overnight in June, leading to his death.

Illinois man arrested at Morgan Wallen concert for allegedly threatening to shoot Kansas City Chiefs stars

A man in attendance at Morgan Wallen's Friday night concert in Missouri has been arrested after allegedly making a "terrorist threat" against two Kansas City Chiefs players, Fox News Digital can confirm.

Husband’s surveillance video leads to wife’s arrest for spiking Mountain Dew with Roundup

A Missouri woman, 47-year-old Michelle Peters, has been charged with first-degree domestic assault and armed criminal action for allegedly spiking her husband's Mountain Dew with chemicals.

Pilot, 6 passengers on skydiving flight jump before small plane crashes in Missouri hayfield

A pilot and six passengers on a skydiving flight jumped from a small plane just before the aircraft crashed in a Missouri field on Saturday, according to federal authorities.

Missouri candidate with KKK ties can stay on GOP ballot, judge rules

A Missouri gubernatorial candidate with KKK ties can stay on the Republican ballot, a judge has ruled, despite state GOP party leaders now saying they don’t want to associate with him.

Husband charged with murdering hospitalized wife, citing medical bills and care burden

Ronnie Wiggs from the Kansas City area has been charged with second-degree murder for the killing of his hospitalized wife. Wiggs confessed to police, citing an inability to cope with the demands of caregiving and medical expenses.

St. Louis district will pay families to drive kids to school amid bus driver shortage

The St. Louis school district is offering financial incentives to families who drive their children to school due to a bus driver shortage and recent disruptions stemming from contractor disputes and a racially charged incident.

Mom of Kansas City Chiefs fan found frozen: 'There should be some charges'

Kansas City police said the deaths of three Chiefs fans found frozen after an NFL watch party in January are not being investigated as homicides.

Tornado strikes Missouri event venue during wedding rehearsal

A Missouri tornado almost delayed a couple's wedding when the EF-1 twister ripped the roof off their event venue.