Planned Parenthood To Open Large New Facility In Illinois Near Missouri Border
The site of the 18,000 square foot clinic is intended to serve women from Missouri, where access to abortions has become more restrictive.
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State Border Splits Neighbors Into Medicaid Haves And Have-Nots
On the Illinois side of the Mississippi River, many families struggling financially can get health care, thanks to Medicaid expansion. Meanwhile, their neighbors on the Missouri side don't qualify.
Supreme Court Closely Divides On 'Cruel And Unusual' Death Penalty Case
A divided court ruled against a Missouri man who said that because of a rare medical condition, death by lethal injection would constitute "cruel and unusual punishment."
Historic Manuscripts Saved From St. Louis Fire
A four-alarm fire at the Karpeles Manuscript Museum on Tuesday nearly destroyed a large collection of artifacts. But firefighters were able to preserve many of the rare items.
Missouri Voters Backed An Anti-Gerrymandering Measure; Lawmakers Want To Undo It
Like voters in Colorado, Utah and Michigan last year, Missouri's voters decided to alter the redistricting process. But lawmakers argue it could create bizarre districts that are hard to represent.
Duck Boat Captain Indicted In Missouri Lake Accident That Killed 17
Kenneth McKee was charged with 17 federal counts of criminal negligence, misconduct and inattention to duty. U.S. Attorney Tim Garrison said, "Each represents a life that was lost."
Voters Relax Marijuana Laws In 3 More States: Michigan, Utah, Missouri
There are now 33 states that have legalized marijuana to some degree, and recreational pot use is now legal in 10 states, along with Washington, D.C.
VIDEO: As Elections Loom, Workers In Trump Country Reckon With Tariffs Fallout
President Trump's steel tariffs may force America's largest nail manufacturer out of business. Despite an uncertain future, many factory workers there say they still support the president.
Missouri Judge Blocks Parts Of State Voter Photo ID Law
A Missouri judge ruled that election authorities must cease distributing materials that could "mislead" voters to believing photo identification is required to cast a ballot.
One Abortion Clinic Remains Open In Missouri, Following New State Requirements
Restrictions went into effect on Monday despite a 2016 Supreme Court ruling against similar restrictions in Texas. Now, some women must travel 400 miles round-trip for abortions.