Civilian board to finally tour troubled St. Louis jail

ST. LOUIS — A civilian board created to help oversee the troubled St. Louis City Justice Center will get its first tour of the facility today. The Detention Facilities Oversight Board has been around for 18 months, but until today, members have not been able to...

Missouri lawmaker wants to ban Palestinian refugees

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A state lawmaker wants to ban Palestinian refugees from coming to Missouri. Iron County Republican Chris Dinkins says she’s concerned for the safety of Missourians. Dinkins wrote a letter to Governor Mike Parson saying, “I lack...