Kansas City Zoo says oldest polar bear in US captivity dies
The 33-year-old animal, named “Berlin,” lived at the zoo for a decade.
The 33-year-old animal, named “Berlin,” lived at the zoo for a decade.
Missouri sheriff's office offering free alcohol to volunteers to get drunk to help them with training
Volunteers must also not have any alcohol-related arrests or pending criminal cases on their record, the sheriff's office says.
Volunteers must also not have any alcohol-related arrests or pending criminal cases on their record, the sheriff's office says.
Transgender inmate executed for murder of ex-girlfriend
A Missouri inmate has been put to death for a 2003 killing, becoming what is believed to be the first transgender woman executed in the U.S.
A Missouri inmate has been put to death for a 2003 killing, becoming what is believed to be the first transgender woman executed in the U.S.
Transgender woman's scheduled execution would be 1st in US history
Unless Missouri Gov. Mike Parson grants clemency, Amber McLaughlin will become the first openly transgender woman executed in the U.S.
Unless Missouri Gov. Mike Parson grants clemency, Amber McLaughlin will become the first openly transgender woman executed in the U.S.
Fugitives with possible ties to the DFW area escape from federal custody
The FBI is offering a $10,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest of each of two federal fugitives with possible ties to North Texas.
The FBI is offering a $10,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest of each of two federal fugitives with possible ties to North Texas.
Missouri man who's spent decades in prison seeks exoneration in murder; 2 others confessed
Lamar Johnson has long maintained his innocence in the 1994 slaying of 25-year-old Marcus Boyd.
Lamar Johnson has long maintained his innocence in the 1994 slaying of 25-year-old Marcus Boyd.
Judge denies 19-year-old's request to attend father's execution
Kevin Johnson is set to be executed for killing Kirkwood, Missouri, Police Officer William McEntee in 2005.
Kevin Johnson is set to be executed for killing Kirkwood, Missouri, Police Officer William McEntee in 2005.
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.
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.
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.
St. Louis high school shooting leaves 3 dead, including suspect; multiple injured
A teacher, a 16-year-old student, and the gunman - who was a former student at the school - were killed.
A teacher, a 16-year-old student, and the gunman - who was a former student at the school - were killed.
Radioactive waste from WWII nuclear weapons found in Missouri school
The report by Boston Chemical Data Corp. confirmed fears about contamination at Jana Elementary School in the Hazelwood School District in Florissant.
The report by Boston Chemical Data Corp. confirmed fears about contamination at Jana Elementary School in the Hazelwood School District in Florissant.
Teen drowns after saving 4-year-old brother in river: ‘Our hero for always’
Alex Harris, 18, was pulled from the Missouri River the day after he saved his younger brother from a swift current.
Alex Harris, 18, was pulled from the Missouri River the day after he saved his younger brother from a swift current.
St. Louis flooding: 1 dead as historic rainfall triggers flood emergency
It's the wettest day in St. Louis history as a line of steady thunderstorms dropped 8-10 inches of rain across the area early Tuesday morning, swelling rivers and creeks and stranding drivers across several roads in the region.
It's the wettest day in St. Louis history as a line of steady thunderstorms dropped 8-10 inches of rain across the area early Tuesday morning, swelling rivers and creeks and stranding drivers across several roads in the region.
Amtrak derailment: 4 killed, several injured after train hits dump truck in Missouri
The Missouri State Highway Patrol said at least four people were killed when an Amtrak train derailed after hitting a dump truck in Missouri at a crossing Monday.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol said at least four people were killed when an Amtrak train derailed after hitting a dump truck in Missouri at a crossing Monday.
2 ex-Mizzou fraternity brothers charged with felonies after hazing incident left pledge blind, paralyzed
Mizzou freshman Daniel Santulli was left blind and unable to speak or walk after the hazing incident.
Mizzou freshman Daniel Santulli was left blind and unable to speak or walk after the hazing incident.
2 extremely rare leopard cubs born at Saint Louis Zoo
The Amur leopard is considered one of the rarest and most endangered cats in the world, the zoo said when announcing the female cubs.
The Amur leopard is considered one of the rarest and most endangered cats in the world, the zoo said when announcing the female cubs.
Woman born without a voice can sing for the 1st time thanks to life-changing surgery
A woman born without a voice may have been "the only 20-year-old in the world" with this rare condition when surgeons in Missouri stepped up to help.
A woman born without a voice may have been "the only 20-year-old in the world" with this rare condition when surgeons in Missouri stepped up to help.
10-year-old St. Louis boy kills brother while playing with gun, police say
Police say a 10-year-old boy fatally shot his 12-year-old brother as the two played with a gun they found inside a St. Louis home.
Police say a 10-year-old boy fatally shot his 12-year-old brother as the two played with a gun they found inside a St. Louis home.
Online video shows girl, 12, fatally shooting cousin, 14, before killing herself
Police in St. Louis are investigating the shooting deaths of two young cousins that was livestreamed in what the family believes to have been a “freak accident.”
Police in St. Louis are investigating the shooting deaths of two young cousins that was livestreamed in what the family believes to have been a “freak accident.”
Mother Nature helps man snag 140-pound record-monster in Missouri lake
An Illinois man now holds the Missouri paddlefish state record, and he can thank Mother Nature for some of that title.
An Illinois man now holds the Missouri paddlefish state record, and he can thank Mother Nature for some of that title.