Lamar Johnson: Missouri man freed 28 years after wrongful murder conviction

Lamar Johnson was convicted of murder for the 1994 fatal shooting of a man, allegedly over drug money. Johnson always maintained his innocence.

Budweiser announces birth of 4 new Clydesdales — here's how you can meet them

To celebrate the recent birth of four new foals, the Budweiser Clydesdale breeding and training ranch in Missouri is hosting a Super Bowl watch party.

One killed after Amtrak train slams into FedEx truck in Missouri

The train involved was Amtrak’s Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner which operates between Kansas City, Missouri, and Chicago.

Transgender inmate executed for murder of ex-girlfriend

A Missouri inmate has been put to death for a 2003 killing, becoming what is believed to be the first transgender woman executed in the U.S.

Transgender woman's scheduled execution would be 1st in US history

Unless Missouri Gov. Mike Parson grants clemency, Amber McLaughlin will become the first openly transgender woman executed in the U.S.

Missouri woman escapes handcuffs and steals squad car before officer gets shot

Two Missouri residents were arrested last week after leading police on a chase followed by one suspect escaping handcuffs, stealing a squad car, and attempting to disarm an officer.

FBI background check stops gun sale to St. Louis school shooter

Authorities said a 19-year-old shooter who killed two people at a St. Louis high school bought an AR-15-style rifle from a private seller after an FBI background check prevented him from buying a gun from a licensed dealer.

Amazon driver found dead in Missouri yard may have been killed by dogs, authorities say

The sheriff said the driver had injuries consistent with an animal attack, but an autopsy will be conducted to officially determine if the two "aggressive" dogs caused the driver's death.

St. Louis school gunman had AR-15-style weapon, 600 rounds of ammo

The shooter, a 19-year-old who graduated from the school last year, was killed in an exchange of gunfire and had left behind a note, police said.

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.

Len Dawson, Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame quarterback, dies at 87

Hall of Fame quarterback Len Dawson led the Kansas City Chiefs to their first Super Bowl title in 1970 and later served as a sports broadcaster.