Missouri Judge To Rule On Trans Health Limits

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri judge is expected to rule Monday on whether a strict, first-of-its-kind rule in the U.S. on gender-affirming health care can take effect, or if the new rules will remain unenforced as
Christian County Sheriff Identifies Man Shot And Killed By Deputy

(KTTS News) — The Christian County Sheriff has released the name of the man who was shot and killed by a deputy during a disturbance Friday on the square in Ozark. Travis L. Bullington, 52, from Sparta
Man Sentenced To Life In Prison For Cassidy Rainwater Murder

(KTTS News) — One of two men charged with the kidnapping and murder of Cassidy Rainwater in 2021 has entered an Alford plea to a charge of first-degree murder. James Phelps, 60, entered the Alford plea on
Threatening Comments Made At Nixa High School

(KTTS News) — A Nixa High School student is in trouble for making threatening comments on Friday. The district did not say what the student said. The district and school police are investigating, while working with local
Pence Testifies Before Election Probe Grand Jury

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Vice President Mike Pence testified Thursday before a federal grand jury investigating efforts by then-President Donald Trump and his allies to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election, according to a person
Missouri Senate Raises Bar For Constitutional Changes

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri voters would need approval from a majority of the state’s congressional districts or a 57% statewide vote to amend the state constitution under a proposal the Senate passed Thursday. Senators voted
Governor Pushes Ban On Kids’ Gender-Affirming Care

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri’s Republican governor on Thursday said he’s ready to force lawmakers to keep working if they do not send him bills putting limits on transgender kids’ health care and participation in sports
Threat Made Friday At Dallas County Schools

(KTTS News) — The Dallas County Sheriff and Buffalo Police have given the all clear after a search of Dallas County Schools. It came after someone made a threat by phone this morning. The buildings went into
Police Investigate Threat At Springfield Elementary School

(KTTS News) — Springfield Police are investigating a threatening phone call made to McGregor Elementary School on Thursday. McGregor, which is near Madison and Fort, was locked down. More officers were called in when classes were dismissed.
New Physical Therapy Bill Signed Into Law

(KTTS News) — A new law will make it easier for people in Missouri to get access to physical therapy services. Governor Parson has signed a bill that he says will reduce patient costs and protect quality