Ranking adult literacy rates across the Midwest
The U.S. is facing a growing literacy crisis and some states are faring better than others. Here are where the Midwest states rank for their literacy levels.
The U.S. is facing a growing literacy crisis and some states are faring better than others. Here are where the Midwest states rank for their literacy levels.
Fight at St. Louis Jimmy John's leads to shooting of teen girl
A fight at a St. Louis Jimmy John’s restaurant escalated to a shooting of a 14-year-old girl.
A fight at a St. Louis Jimmy John’s restaurant escalated to a shooting of a 14-year-old girl.
GOP candidate gets busted allegedly trying to plant drugs on his political rival
A Republican candidate for the Missouri state House is facing federal drug charges after newly unsealed court documents revealed an alleged plot to frame his political opponent by planting cocaine and prescription pills in her purse.
A Republican candidate for the Missouri state House is facing federal drug charges after newly unsealed court documents revealed an alleged plot to frame his political opponent by planting cocaine and prescription pills in her purse.
Missouri grandma ordered to stop serving free breakfasts refuses to back down, 'They are my family'
A woman says she won't stop serving free breakfast in Harrisburg, Missouri, despite a health department letter saying she needs a permit.
A woman says she won't stop serving free breakfast in Harrisburg, Missouri, despite a health department letter saying she needs a permit.
Video: US marshals injured after deck collapses while serving warrant
Harrowing video shows the moment a second-story deck collapsed while law enforcement served a warrant at a home in Missouri.
Harrowing video shows the moment a second-story deck collapsed while law enforcement served a warrant at a home in Missouri.
Missouri neighbor accused of killing mother and teen daughter after confronting family over dispute
A mother and her teenage daughter were shot dead inside their Missouri home by a neighbor who stopped over to complain about a "dispute," police said.
A mother and her teenage daughter were shot dead inside their Missouri home by a neighbor who stopped over to complain about a "dispute," police said.
Suspect jumps off bridge after police chase
Video captured a Missouri man running across a bridge and diving headfirst off of it after he led deputies on a chase.
Video captured a Missouri man running across a bridge and diving headfirst off of it after he led deputies on a chase.
DHS: ICE officer on way home from work renders lifesaving care to driver involved in crash
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer on his way home from work is being hailed a hero after he helped rescue a seriously injured driver from a crash in Missouri.
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer on his way home from work is being hailed a hero after he helped rescue a seriously injured driver from a crash in Missouri.
Missouri woman dies after home swept away in devastating floods
A woman who went missing after floodwaters swept her Missouri home from its foundation was found dead Saturday as severe storms and heavy rainfall continued to impact parts of the Midwest and South.
A woman who went missing after floodwaters swept her Missouri home from its foundation was found dead Saturday as severe storms and heavy rainfall continued to impact parts of the Midwest and South.
DOJ: Missouri man pleads guilty to running dog fighting operation, US Marshals rescue 16 dogs from his home
A Kansas City, Missouri man is facing a federal prison sentence and fine after the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) says he plead guilty to running a dog fighting operation and illegally possessing a firearm after a felony conviction.
A Kansas City, Missouri man is facing a federal prison sentence and fine after the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) says he plead guilty to running a dog fighting operation and illegally possessing a firearm after a felony conviction.
Search called off after body matching missing teen Nolan Wells found off Mississippi coast
Nolan Wells, 18, was last seen on Fourth of July near Horn Island as the U.S. Coast Guard and United Cajun Navy searched.
Nolan Wells, 18, was last seen on Fourth of July near Horn Island as the U.S. Coast Guard and United Cajun Navy searched.
Missouri mother of 5 killed while buying slushies with children, police say
A Missouri mother of five was fatally shot while buying slushies with two of her young children after gunfire erupted outside a BP gas station.
A Missouri mother of five was fatally shot while buying slushies with two of her young children after gunfire erupted outside a BP gas station.
Missouri fugitive arrested in Del Valle following 11-hour SWAT standoff
A Missouri man who was wanted for multiple sex offense charges was arrested in Del Valle after an 11-hour SWAT standoff.
A Missouri man who was wanted for multiple sex offense charges was arrested in Del Valle after an 11-hour SWAT standoff.
11 skydivers, pilot die in Missouri plane crash, troopers say
Troopers in Missouri say 11 skydivers and a pilot died in a fiery plane crash in Butler on Sunday.
Troopers in Missouri say 11 skydivers and a pilot died in a fiery plane crash in Butler on Sunday.
Missouri cuts funding for Dolly Parton’s free book program: reports
The popular book program founded by legendary country singer Dolly Parton reportedly suffered a budget cut in one of its available states.
The popular book program founded by legendary country singer Dolly Parton reportedly suffered a budget cut in one of its available states.
Pregnant woman driving home from prenatal visit shot during alleged road rage attack: police
An Illinois man is behind bars after police say he allegedly shot a pregnant woman driving home from a prenatal appointment in a suspected road rage incident.
An Illinois man is behind bars after police say he allegedly shot a pregnant woman driving home from a prenatal appointment in a suspected road rage incident.
Off-duty officer rescues child trapped inside claw machine
An off-duty St. Charles County police officer rescued a young girl who became trapped inside a claw machine at a bowling alley.
An off-duty St. Charles County police officer rescued a young girl who became trapped inside a claw machine at a bowling alley.
2026 FIFA World Cup: Netherlands’ famous orange double-decker bus lands in Galveston
The Dutch national team's iconic orange double-decker bus has arrived in Galveston, Texas, to lead thousands of fans in traditional "Oranje" marches throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Dutch national team's iconic orange double-decker bus has arrived in Galveston, Texas, to lead thousands of fans in traditional "Oranje" marches throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Former USPS supervisor pleads guilty to stealing $369K in checks from mail
A former U.S. Postal Service supervisor in St. Louis has pleaded guilty to stealing 89 checks from the mail and giving them to an accomplice.
A former U.S. Postal Service supervisor in St. Louis has pleaded guilty to stealing 89 checks from the mail and giving them to an accomplice.
Repeat offender slays 2 Missouri deputies before dying in shootout, sheriff says
A routine traffic stop in Christian County, Missouri, turned deadly Monday when Richard Dean Bird, 45, a repeat offender with a history of shooting at law enforcement.
A routine traffic stop in Christian County, Missouri, turned deadly Monday when Richard Dean Bird, 45, a repeat offender with a history of shooting at law enforcement.