News briefs ‘Welcome Corps’ will allow Americans to privately sponsor refugees in US Tribune News Service · Jan 20, 2023
Religious leaders sue to overturn Missouri’s abortion ban ST. LOUIS — More than a dozen faith leaders filed suit Thursday in St. Louis Circuit Court to overturn Missouri’s abortion ban, arguing state legislators acted based on their personal religious beliefs and violated the separation of church and state protected in Missouri’s Constitution. St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Jan 19, 2023
Manhunt underway after five men escape from jail in stolen car Men described as dangerous and flight risks in US Marshals bulletins The Independent UK · Jan 19, 2023
Group of faith leaders sue challenging Missouri abortion law A lawsuit filed on behalf of several Missouri faith leaders on the 50th anniversary of the Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade decision is asking a court to throw out the state’s abortion law The Independent UK · Jan 19, 2023
"We won't shy away": Mayors are shaming gunmakers “Mayors are on the frontlines of our nation’s gun violence epidemic," said the mayor of Kansas City, Missouri. Axios · Jan 19, 2023
Wife of Most Wanted criminal shares life with husband stuck behind bars for 21 years The wife of a man who served 21 years behind bars for a non-violent crime said the stories of their partners can go untold. Diane Ferranti met her husband Seth in 1993, but months later he was facing a huge part of his life in jail Daily Mirror · Jan 18, 2023
UGA football offers elite RB DeZephen Walker The Georgia Bulldogs have extended a scholarship offer to a talented Missouri high school running back in DeZephen Walker USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 18, 2023
100 best images of Raiders RB Josh Jacobs during 2022 season 100 best images of Raiders RB Josh Jacobs during 2022 season USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 18, 2023
2 years later, Missouri man charged in Capitol riot, accused of assaulting officer KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Authorities have arrested a southwest Missouri man on felony charges in connection with the Capitol riot that include assaulting a law enforcement officer. Tribune News Service · Jan 18, 2023
Supreme Court rejects appeal on use of COVID aid for tax cuts WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court turned away a Missouri appeal that sought to ensure states can cut taxes even as they receive $195 billion in federal pandemic relief money. Tribune News Service · Jan 17, 2023
‘This is beyond belief’: Outrage after Missouri GOP makes dress code change that only affects women ‘I spent $1,200 on a suit, and I can’t wear it in the People’s House because someone who doesn’t have the range tells me that it’s inappropriate’ The Independent UK · Jan 14, 2023
Missouri is all for the right to bear arms – but the right to bare arms is up for debate The Republican-controlled state house decided to debate what sort of clothes female legislators should wear, to the dismay of Missouri Democrats The Guardian - US · Jan 14, 2023
‘I can finally sleep at night.’ Former students, others react to boarding school closing KANSAS CITY, Mo. — After hearing that Agape Boarding School was closing its doors, many former students and Missouri lawmakers took a moment Wednesday to celebrate. Tribune News Service · Jan 14, 2023
Missouri man found guilty on 2 charges related to Jan. 6 insurrection WASHINGTON — A federal judge on Friday found a northwest Missouri man guilty of two misdemeanor charges for his participation in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Tribune News Service · Jan 13, 2023
Tribune News Service · Jan 13, 2023 Missouri House faces backlash over women’s dress code. What are the rules for both genders? JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Republicans in the GOP-controlled Missouri House are embroiled in national controversy this week over a rule that would have tightened the dress code for women lawmakers.
The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2023 Woman, 20, charged with stabbing University of Missouri student and burning body in fire pit Unidentified victim was a University of Missouri student with high-functioning autism
Tribune News Service · Jan 12, 2023 News briefs White House says DeSantis of making a ‘mockery’ of migration response
St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Jan 11, 2023 Dress code for women legislators debated in Missouri House JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Democrats on Wednesday slammed a Republican-backed change to the Missouri House dress code for women legislators.
The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2023 Missouri boarding school under investigation will shut down A Christian boarding school in Missouri that's been under intense scrutiny over abuse allegations will close later this month
Tribune News Service · Jan 11, 2023 Missouri boarding school accused of abusing students announces it is shutting down KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Agape Boarding School, the embattled unlicensed Christian facility in southwest Missouri that has been dogged by abuse allegations for years, is closing its doors.
Reason · Jan 11, 2023 Our Amici Brief in the Student Loan Forgiveness Cases arguing against standing, even though the program is unlawful.
The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2023 Hearing sought for man facing execution who claims innocence Attorneys for a Missouri man setto be executed next month are seeking a new hearing
St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Jan 7, 2023 Missouri avoids letdown at home, holds off Vanderbilt COLUMBIA, Mo. — The No. 20 Missouri Tigers avoided their first losing streak of the season Saturday, holding off Vanderbilt, 85-82, at a sold-out Mizzou Arena.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 7, 2023 Updated Chiefs 53-man roster by jersey number for Week 18 Be sure you know all of the players on the #Chiefs' roster ahead of their Week 18 game with the #Raiders.
Daily Mirror · Jan 6, 2023 'Concerning' law passed which will see homeless charged £630 to sleep in parks On January 1, Missouri, US, passed a new law that makes it a crime for any homeless person to sleep on a government owned property or face fines and up to 15 days in prison