(ARNOLD, Mo., AP) — A waitress at a suburban St. Louis Denny’s restaurant is being called a hero for saving the life of a choking man. KMOV-TV (http://bit.ly/2bpSyI5 ) reports… Read more »

(PLATTE CITY, Mo., AP) — A Kansas City man was sentenced to 12 years in prison for scalding a 2-year-old with hot water. Platte County authorities say 32-year-old Daniel A…. Read more »

(ST. LOUIS, AP) — The Special Administrative Board has unanimously approved up to $1 million to eliminate lead contamination after high levels of lead in drinking water were found in… Read more »

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — A recently retired Springfield teacher has been charged with child molestation. The Springfield News-Leader (http://sgfnow.co/2bLO8jb ) reports that 71-year-old Danny Carroll is charged in Greene County… Read more »

(MARYLAND HEIGHTS, Mo., AP) — A St. Louis suburb’s police chief and top commander are on paid suspensions after complaints about an unfair work environment. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch (http://bit.ly/2bDGUKJ… Read more »

By SUMMER BALLENTINE Associated Press (JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., AP) — A judge ruled Thursday that Missouri voters should be allowed to decide whether to reinstate limits on campaign contributions, rejecting an… Read more »

By SUMMER BALLENTINE Associated Press (COLUMBIA, Mo., AP) — There’s a nearly $600 million backlog of deferred maintenance on state buildings because of inadequate funding, Missouri Auditor Nicole Galloway said Thursday…. Read more »