2 men accused of plotting to shoot at immigrants are convicted of attempting to kill federal agents
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Two men have been convicted of attempting to murder federal agents ahead of a planned trip to the Texas-Mexico border to shoot at immigrants illegally crossing there and any federal agents who might try to stop them. Western...
Abortion rights amendment’s passage triggers new legal battle in Missouri
WASHINGTON (AP) — Abortion rights advocates prevailed in ballot measures in seven states, but that doesn’t resolve the issue. In Missouri, advocates are already asking a court to throw out abortion bans and other laws. Another major takeaway from the election...
Republican Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe defeats Democratic challenger to win Missouri governorship
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Republican Mike Kehoe has won the Missouri governor’s race by edging out Democrat Crystal Quade. Voters promoted the lieutenant governor in Tuesday’s election. He told supporters after his victory that he would get to work fighting...
Missouri voters enshrine abortion rights in a state that has a near-total ban
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri voters have enshrined abortion rights in the state constitution. Voters passed a measure Tuesday that is expected to end the state’s near-total abortion ban. Missouri enacted the ban almost immediately after the U.S. Supreme Court...
