As Jackson County, Missouri, prepares to welcome a new Associate Circuit Judge, Caldwell County greet its new Public Administrator with open arms.

In 1850, a historic contract recorded in Cape Girardeau reveals the gold rush journey of John P. Edinger and others to California.

Politicians will meet Wednesday in Jefferson City to discuss options to partially fund stadium projects for the Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas City Royals using public dollars.

Even with improved technology and weather awareness, there’s much to be learned from the tragic tornadoes of the past. In ...

Jackson County prosecutors charged Kevin L. Herring with second-degree murder in a shooting where Zulfiqar Ladhani died ...

Temporary orders have allowed abortion care to resume in Missouri for the first time in years. But a trial will need to take ...

In other state news, Florida Democrats have filed legislation to reverse the six-week abortion ban; the Colorado House passes a bill to protect patients from forced institutionalization; New York Gov.

A meeting of the minds is planned for next week at the state Capitol to work on a plan to keep the Kansas City Chiefs and ...

Prosecutor Melesa Johnson said the change is an effort to make it easier for people seeking justice and information.

The new online tracking system, available through the Prosecutor's website, allows community members to monitor their cases.

I think Jackson County will need to decide whether they want to support this venture,” said Missouri House Speaker Jonathan Patterson. “Or will they have an empty parking lot or empty stadiums?” ...