Mo. Senate committee hears Don't Ask, Don't Tell resolutionsJefferson City, Mo.(2010-02-09)The competing resolutions center around the U.S. military's Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy that bars gays and lesbians from openly serving in the armed forces.
Texting-while-driving bill before Mo. House committeeJefferson City, Mo.(2010-02-09)The bill would expand Missouri's ban on texting while driving to all motorists. It currently applies only to drivers age 21 and younger.
Snow slows morning commuteSt. Louis(2010-02-09)Winter hit hard in parts of Missouri on Tuesday with snow, strong winds and dropping temperatures.
Mo. Senate to debate ethics legislation this weekJefferson City, Mo.(2010-02-08)The Senate version of the bill would provide a full-time investigator for the Mo. Ethics Commission and bar campaign contributions while the General Assembly is in session. It would not, though, reinstate campaign contribution limits.
Experts say earthquake preparation is keySt. Louis, MO(2010-02-08)The St. Louis area is better prepared today to react to a major earthquake than it was 30 years ago. That's according to engineers, scientists and government officials in the region.
Heavy snow expected in St. Louis St. Louis(2010-02-08)The National Weather Service says about an inch of snow will fall during the day, but the heaviest precipitation is expected overnight.
Democratic nominee for Illinois Lt. Gov. drops out amid abuse allegationsChicago(2010-02-08)The Democratic nominee for Illinois lieutenant governor has dropped out of the race less than a week after winning the primary. Since then, it has become widely know that Scott Lee Cohen had been accused of abusing his ex-wife and holding a knife to the throat of an ex-girlfriend.
Missouri Republicans get support from teachers for plan to rein in tax creditsJefferson City, Mo.(2010-02-08)Two of the state's leading teachers' associations are supporting an effort by Republican Sen. Jason Crowell, of Cape Girardeau, to give lawmakers greater control over tax credits. Crowell also has the backing of several other senators.
Ill. medical malpractice ruling to impact Mo. case?Jefferson City, Mo.(2010-02-05)Missouri's Supreme Court is considering whether to declare non-economic damages unconstitutional. Illinois' High Court did so Thursday.
More cars on I-64/40 than before the shutdownSt. Louis, MO(2010-02-05)Missouri Department of Transportation statistics show that traffic volumes are up on I-64 on the Kingshighway to I-270 section over what they were in 2007.
Bridge to remain over Katy TrailBoonville, MO.(2010-02-04)A deal has been struck to save an old Missouri River bridge for use on the Katy Trail.