KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Three Springfield men charged with breaching the Capitol together during the Jan. 6 insurrection were sentenced in federal court Thursday to probation, a fine and community service. U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich sentenced Zach…
Missouri’s one of only four states without new congressional maps. Will lawsuits break the gridlock?
Missouri is one of just four states that haven’t approved new congressional maps as Republicans come under growing pressure to break a deadlock some fear will lead to judges drawing new district lines. Two lawsuits over the General Assembly’s inaction …
Missouri man charged in Capitol riot denied going inside. His videos showed otherwise
Federal prosecutors have charged a northwest Missouri man in the Capitol insurrection, saying he denied breaching the building then later told agents that reviewing videos he took that day reminded him that he had indeed gone inside. Lloyd Casimiro Cru…
Jesse Newell: Did Kansas Jayhawks get lucky or unlucky with NCAA Tournament draw?s
Here’s a look at the Kansas Jayhawks men’s basketball team’s potential path to the 2022 Final Four, along with my thoughts on whether the Jayhawks received a lucky or unlucky draw each round. KU’s first-round opponent (if Vegas favorite holds): 16 seed…
Kansas downs Texas Tech for Big 12 tournament title
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The No. 6-ranked Kansas Jayhawks, who tied Baylor for the Big 12 regular-season title, completed a three-game sweep of West Virginia, TCU and Texas Tech on Saturday to win the league’s postseason tournament at T-Mobile Center. David …
Cuonzo Martin out as Missouri men’s basketball coach after five seasons
Cuonzo Martin will not return as head coach of the Missouri Tigers men’s basketball program next season, athletics director Desireé Reed-Francois announced Friday night in a statement. Martin is owed a buyout of $6 million by the university, according …
Kansas Jayhawks drill West Virginia in Big 12 Tournament as Bob Huggins is ejected early
Kansas’ men’s basketball fans certainly enjoyed the play of the fastbreaking Jayhawks, who raced to a 15-point lead nine minutes into Thursday’s Big 12 Tournament quarterfinal at T-Mobile Center. The same can’t be said of veteran West Virginia coach Bo…
Missouri House approves concealed carry of weapons on public transportation, in churches
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri House passed a bill Wednesday that allows concealed weapons on public transportation and lifts their prohibition in houses of worship. Under the measure, concealed weapon permit holders could carry onto buses, though …
Missouri bill would allow lawsuits against those who help women obtain abortions out of state
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Missouri lawmaker wants to stop residents from obtaining abortions outside the state by allowing lawsuits to be filed against anyone who helps them. State Rep. Mary Elizabeth Coleman, a Republican from Arnold, has proposed a measur…
Kansas claims at least share of Big 12 title by beating Texas in overtime, 70-63
LAWRENCE, Kan. — Kansas’ men’s basketball team secured at least a share of its 16th Big 12 regular-season title in the last 18 seasons by defeating Texas, 70-63, in an overtime thriller at Allen Fieldhouse on Saturday. David McCormack scored 22 points …