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JOPLIN, Mo. (AP) — Police say that a Joplin man charged in the death of his 17-year-old daughter shot her after she threw a bottle at him during an argument. The Joplin Globe reports that 59-year-old Todd Mayes was charged Monday with first-degree murder and armed criminal action in the death of Prayer Nickelsen. No

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — The University of Missouri has named a choral hall after musician Sheryl Crow, who graduated from the school in 1984 with a degree in music education. The Columbia Missourian reports that the newly named hall is located inside of the Jeanne and Rex Sinquefield Music Center. Crow held a benefit concert

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — A 29-year-old Springfield man has been sentenced to life in prison in the 2019 death of a 7-month-old baby. The Springfield News-Leader reports that child’s mother and prosecutors asked for the life term before 31-year-old Marc Carrier was sentenced Friday. It was the maximum sentence allowed after Carrier pleaded guilty in

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A man who has spent more than two decades in prison for a murder he claims he didn’t commit may get a new trial as early as this summer. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that Cole County Circuit Court Judge Daniel Green discussed potential trial dates for Lamar Johnson at

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Arkel Lamar had 20 points as Kansas City narrowly defeated Nebraska Omaha 64-61. Nick Ferrarini led the Mavericks on Monday night with 17 points.

By SUMMER BALLENTINE Associated Press COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson is pushing lawmakers to approve a 5.5% state employee raise starting next month. Missouri Budget Director Dan Haug on Monday asked the House Budget Committee for $91 million for raises this year. Haug says the state is struggling to keep and recruit

By DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri’s largest anti-abortion group is pressing state lawmakers to aggressively redraw the state’s congressional districts to favor Republicans. A plan put forth by Republican legislative leaders would essentially keep Missouri’s same political balance, with Republicans likely to win six U.S. House seats and Democrats

JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford says he has tested positive for COVID-19. In a statement issued Monday by his staff, the 55-year-old Arkansas Republican said he was fully vaccinated but contracted the coronavirus late last week.  It was unclear whether he has received a booster shot. Crawford said he has no significant

SULLIVAN, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri woman who was photographed last year carrying a wooden name plate torn from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor for her role in the insurrection. The Kansas City Star reports that 22-year-old Emily Hernandez was also ordered to undergo a mental health evaluation and

NEW YORK (AP) — Librarians are loved for more than just the books they recommend. This year’s winners of the I Love My Librarian award were cited for everything from support during the pandemic to participation in community softball. On Monday, the American Library Association announced 10 award recipients. Each receives $5,000, along with a

By STEVE OVERBEY Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jordan Kyrou and Ryan O’Reilly scored power-play goals in the final minute, rallying the St. Louis Blues over the Dallas Stars 2-1. Kyrou won it with 29 seconds left. O’Reilly made it 1-all with 47 seconds to go while the Blues had a 6-on-4 advantage. It

By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer The AFC playoffs will be running through Music City with the Tennessee Titans likely having Derrick Henry back for their first game this postseason. The Tennessee Titans clinched their first No. 1 seed since 2008 and third overall. They needed only a win Sunday. The Titans made

By STEVE OVERBEY Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jordan Kyrou and Ryan O’Reilly scored power-play goals in the final minute, rallying the St. Louis Blues over the Dallas Stars 2-1. Kyrou won it with 29 seconds left. O’Reilly made it 1-all with 47 seconds to go while the Blues had a 6-on-4 advantage. St.

GREENCASTLE, Ind. (AP) — Indiana State Police say three travelers from Missouri are dead after a single-vehicle crash in western Indiana. A preliminary investigation shows the vehicle crashed on Interstate 70 westbound near the 24 mile marker on Saturday afternoon. Authorities say icy road conditions caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle. The

ST. LOUIS (AP) — The number of people being treated for COVID-19 across Missouri continues to set records as virus cases surge across the state and strain hospital capacity. The state Department of Health and Senior Services said 3,235 people were hospitalized with the virus statewide and about 15% of the state’s hospital beds remained

ST. LOUIS — Francis Okoro posted 13 points and 14 rebounds to lift Saint Louis to a 68-67 win over Iona. Tyson Jolly led the Gaels with 16 points.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — AJ Green had 33 points to carry Northern Iowa to an 85-84 win over Missouri State on Saturday, as the Panthers overcame a career-high 43 points by the Bears’ Isiaih Mosley. Green shot 13 for 14 from the line, including seven in a row in the final minute that helped the Panthers