Missouri school district brings back punishment by paddle
The Missouri school district said parents have to opt-in and that the new policy came as a result of parents wanting an alternative to suspension, according to reports.
The Missouri school district said parents have to opt-in and that the new policy came as a result of parents wanting an alternative to suspension, according to reports.
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.
Murder charges filed after explosion kills 4 people making black-market fireworks
Two men have been charged with murder after a house explosion near St. Louis, Missouri, killed four people, including three teenagers, who were assembling illegal fireworks in a garage.
Two men have been charged with murder after a house explosion near St. Louis, Missouri, killed four people, including three teenagers, who were assembling illegal fireworks in a garage.
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.
Missouri man put to death for 1996 murders in 5th execution this year
Carman Deck died by injection more than 25 years after he killed a couple during a robbery at their rural home.
Carman Deck died by injection more than 25 years after he killed a couple during a robbery at their rural home.
500 pounds of weed scattered across Missouri highway after crash on 4/20
Dozens of packages of weed were scattered across several lanes of highway.
Dozens of packages of weed were scattered across several lanes of highway.
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.”
Father of teen who fell from ride wants answers: 'This should never happen'
A father wants to know why his son died on a ride. Yarnell Sampson said his 14-year-old son, Tyre, was visiting Orlando from St. Louis through a football program. He just wanted the kids to have fun and never expected this tragedy to occur.
A father wants to know why his son died on a ride. Yarnell Sampson said his 14-year-old son, Tyre, was visiting Orlando from St. Louis through a football program. He just wanted the kids to have fun and never expected this tragedy to occur.
Hero cop keeping kids warm in 6-degree temperature saves man from house fire
Capt. Jennifer Jones was in the area allowing children to sit in her patrol vehicle to stay warm while waiting on the school bus when she saw the flames erupting.
Capt. Jennifer Jones was in the area allowing children to sit in her patrol vehicle to stay warm while waiting on the school bus when she saw the flames erupting.
Kentucky hardest hit as storms leave dozens dead in 5 states
A monstrous tornado, carving a track that could rival the longest on record, ripped across the middle of the U.S. in a stormfront that killed dozens and tore apart a candle factory, crushed a nursing home, derailed a train and smashed an Amazon warehouse.
A monstrous tornado, carving a track that could rival the longest on record, ripped across the middle of the U.S. in a stormfront that killed dozens and tore apart a candle factory, crushed a nursing home, derailed a train and smashed an Amazon warehouse.
COVID-19-related assaults on hospital staff prompt panic buttons
Nurses and hundreds of other staff members will soon begin wearing panic buttons at a Missouri hospital where assaults on workers tripled after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nurses and hundreds of other staff members will soon begin wearing panic buttons at a Missouri hospital where assaults on workers tripled after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
More than 50,000 dead fish found floating in Kansas City stream
An estimated 50,000 sunfish, 1,900 common carp and 240 silver carp were found dead in a stream near Kansas City, Missouri, state officials said.
An estimated 50,000 sunfish, 1,900 common carp and 240 silver carp were found dead in a stream near Kansas City, Missouri, state officials said.
After nearly a year lost in the woods, golden retriever reunites with owner
Nearly a year after Walter the dog went missing in Missouri, the golden retriever is back with his owner.
Nearly a year after Walter the dog went missing in Missouri, the golden retriever is back with his owner.
NFL recap: Raiders knock off Mahomes, Chiefs
Kansas City's streak came to a stunning end, the Browns might be back, and the Steelers were a steamroller in Week 5.
Kansas City's streak came to a stunning end, the Browns might be back, and the Steelers were a steamroller in Week 5.
St. Louis couple indicted for waving guns at protesters
A grand jury has indicted the St. Louis couple who displayed guns while hundreds of racial injustice protesters marched on their private street.
A grand jury has indicted the St. Louis couple who displayed guns while hundreds of racial injustice protesters marched on their private street.
Man dressed as 'The Joker' held for allegedly making terrorist threats: police
Man dressed as 'The Joker' livestreamed himself this week allegedly threatening to bomb and kill people in Missouri.
Man dressed as 'The Joker' livestreamed himself this week allegedly threatening to bomb and kill people in Missouri.
Kansas City shelter posts photo of empty kennels after Super Bowl champ Derrick Nnadi pays adoption fees
Thanks to the generosity of Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi, a Kansas City animal rescue group announced that all of their kennels were empty.
Thanks to the generosity of Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi, a Kansas City animal rescue group announced that all of their kennels were empty.
Missouri couple married 65 years dies on the same day
A couple in St. Louis who had been married for 65 years died on the same day just a few hours apart from each other.
A couple in St. Louis who had been married for 65 years died on the same day just a few hours apart from each other.