Former Dir. Of Missouri Law Enforcement Assn Sentenced For Stealing Funds

Paul Kesterson, 48, a former Lieutenant with the Washington, Missouri Police Department, was sentenced to two months...

Cops Save Baby After Dad Said He Drowned Her

Two Missouri police officers are being hailed as heroes.

Missouri Poacher Ordered To Watch 'Bambi' Repeatedly

He was convicted in a scheme to illegally kill hundreds of deer — the largest deer poaching cases in state history.

Gypsy Blanchard's Boyfriend On Trial In Mother's Slaying

Blanchard testified that she talked her boyfriend into killing her abusive mother, who made others believe she was seriously ill for years.

College Students Kidnapped, Sexually Assaulted At Gunpoint

A convicted felon is charged with abducting the Missouri Christian college students and forcing them to perform sex acts at gunpoint.

Missouri Diocese Abuse Investigation Names 33 Priests, Brothers

Thirty-three priests or religious brothers in the Diocese of Jefferson City have been "credibly accused" and/or removed from the ministry.

Time 'Beyond Critical' For Missing Jefferson City Boy: Police

With the weather turning colder, authorities say time is already "beyond critical."

Teen Held Gun To Boy's Head In Assault Caught On Video: Cops

17-year-old Alexander Schrader was charged with first-degree robbery and accused of holding a handgun to a 13-year-old's head on video.

Duck Boat Owners Cite 1851 Law Limiting Legal Damages

Two companies facings lawsuits over the duck boat sinking that killed 17 people are looking to avoid large payouts.

Woman Who Lost Family Files $300M Branson Duck Boat Lawsuit

A woman who lost nine relatives is suing the makers, operators of the duck boat involved in the July 19 Table Rock Lake accident.

'Misconduct, Negligence' Led To Duck Boat Tragedy: Coast Guard

The duck boat sinking in Branson killed 17 people.

4 Kids Kept In Windowless Room With No Toilet, Water: Police

Two people have been charged after the children, ages 5 to 12, were saved thanks to a call to a child abuse hotline.

Branson Duck Boat Shouldn't Have Been On The Water: Coast Guard

The boat overturned in a severe thunderstorm with winds in excess of 60 miles per hour. Cellphone video also shows high waves.

$100 Million Lawsuit Filed In Branson Duck Boat Tragedy

Seventeen people died in the July 19 sinking on Table Rock Lake.

Duck Boat Investigation: Company Warned, 'Black Box' Recovered

A local inspector warned the company in 2017 that their boats' design flaws could lead to passengers being trapped on board.

Memorial Held For 17 Killed In Branson Duck Boat Tragedy

Mourners left flowers for those killed in the boat accident and a memorial service was held in Branson.

Before Branson Tragedy, Duck Boats Had History Of Fatal Accidents

"It shouldn't have been in the water," said Ripley Entertainment​ president Jim Pattison Jr. His company operates Branson duck boat tours.

Missouri Duck Boat Capsizes: 17 Killed Near Branson Identified

Seventeen people are now confirmed dead in a boating accident near Branson, MO. Authorities say the youngest victim was 1-year-old.

Cape Girardeau Man Pleads Guilty To Tax-Related Fraud

The 30-year-old man pleaded guilty to creating false companies and dependents to claim fraudulent tax refunds. He will be sentenced in May.

Inmate Escapes From Franklin County Jail

Ricky Johnson was working in the jail's kitchen when a civilian worker coming in a back door inadvertently gave him a way out.

4 Kids Left Home Alone Killed In Missouri Fire

The four brothers, ages 14, 8, 5 and 4, died early Thursday.

Fake Pot Kills 3, Sickens More Than 100, Including In Missouri

The synthetic drug is often legal and may contain a deadly anticoagulant used in rat poison. Symptoms include severe bleeding.

Murder-Suicide Leaves Teen, 3 Adults Dead Near Branson: Cops

4 people were found dead in a home Monday in Branson West after a concerned neighbor spotted someone lying on the floor.

Mayor Tries To Fight Deputy In Longstanding Feud: Authorities

Hillsboro Mayor Dennis Bradley allegedly yelled expletives, followed the deputy to his car and challenged him to take off his badge and gun.

Friends Organizing Search Parties For Missing Iowa Teenager

Have you seen Sebastian Husted? He went missing in Mercer County, Mo. in January. Family and friends are asking for help finding him.

Clinton Police Officer Slain: Death Penalty Sought For Suspect

Prosecutors say Ian McCarthy fatally shot Clinton Police Officer Gary Michael following a traffic stop.

Missouri S&T Student Threatened Campus Shooting: Cops

His sister said he sent her Facebook messages threatening to kill their father and fire an AK-47 on campus.

Missouri Couple Kept Teen As 'Sex Slave,' Cops Say

The girl, who was under 14, was sometimes kept handcuffed and blindfolded, according to prosecutors.

Joplin Crash Leaves Kills 3 Brothers Ages 2,4 And 7

Their mother was driving over a narrow highway bridge southeast of Joplin on Tuesday night when her SUV collided with a tractor-trailer.

Dog Reunited With Owner After Fake Death, Missouri Court Battle

An animal rescue director decided to keep Mack the dog for himself, told his owner he had died and gave her a box of ashes.

Wright City Man Threatened To 'Blow Up' Mosque: Prosecutors

Prosecutors say Preston Howard also threatened to “kill,” “shoot,” “behead,” “slaughter,” “execute,” “light on fire,” and “murder” members.

Poplar Bluff Streets Chief Pumps Shotgun To Tease Coworker: Cops

State troopers said Streets Superintendent Denis Kearbey brought a shotgun to the clerk's office and pumped it several times.

After Michael Brown Killing, Ferguson Reviewing Nearly 8K Cases

Ferguson must remedy mistreatment of black residents by its police and court system, which the Justice Department uncovered.

How An Arnold Woman's Dog Saved Her From Attacker During Break-In

She says the man tricked her into opening her door by pretending his car ran out of gas.

Kermit Washington, Ex-NBA Player, Pleads Guilty In Fraud Case

Authorities say he diverted donations for a charity he founded and operated and used the money as a personal slush fund.

Cuban National Pleads Guilty To Voting Illegally, Tax Fraud

Leonardo Lleras-Rodriguez admitted he voted illegally in six elections from 2010 through 2014.

Man Charged With Dismembering Wife Now Accused Of Killing Man

Justin Rey, who was accused of dismembering his dead wife's body in a Kansas City hotel room, was charged with murdering California man.

More Charges For Ex-Dairy Queen Manager In Teen's Suicide

Harley Branham, of Fayette, was already charged with manslaughter for allegedly bullying 17-year-old Kenneth Suttner.

St. Louis Protests: Feds To Probe Possible Civil Rights Abuses

More than 300 people have been arrested at protests since Sept. 15, when Jason Stockley was cleared in the death of a black suspect.

Ferguson Told Over 10K Old Cases Still Under Review For Dismissal

"People's lives are getting caught up by a simple case of running a stop sign," Alicia Street, 32, said.