Kansas lawmakers overrode Gov. Laura Kelly's veto to force the bill into law. Republican leaders say it's intended to prevent ...

The Missouri House also passed legislation Thursday creating cross-reporting requirements for child and animal abuse cases.

Donald Fields was indicted in 2022 but not arrested until 2025. He also faces multiple state charges including child rape and ...

One day after the Missouri House Speaker threatened to block the effort, Kansas City Council members narrowly passed a ban on selling single-serve alcohol bottles in several specific neighborhoods.

A Missouri bill would forbid state and local governments from restricting religious services during a state health emergency.

While people in Missouri can already legally obtain a firearm suppressor, there are federal requirements, like getting a background check. Democrats repeatedly spoke against the legislation, saying it ...

The legislation underwent major changes in the Senate, including new reporting requirements for all forms of discrimination. But some House Democrats still dissented, saying it will discourage ...

Kansas City Council introduced a plan to move the Royals to Washington Square Park — and it would not require a new citywide ...

One week after a controversial vote to approve rules for a CRG Clayco data center, anti-data center candidates ousted half of ...

Gov. Mike Kehoe signed a law last year that took direct control of the police department away from the mayor’s office and ...

The judge has ordered the release of immigrants at least 23 times in the past eight months, ruling they were held too long ...

Even in the Midwest, the cost of life’s essentials is going up. Rising everyday expenses, including food, energy and ...