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The Missouri Republican Party held its annual Lincoln Days gathering in Kansas City over the weekend. Republicans aim to hold onto a U.S. Senate seat that Sen. Roy Blunt is vacating — and prevail in a now-open race for the state auditor’s office. They’re also trying to maintain their majorities in the General Assembly.

Southwest Missouri’s most popular tourist areas are the epicenter of a COVID-19 outbreak linked to the Delta variant that is responsible for making India second to the United States in coronavirus cases. All eight counties along a heavily traveled route from Branson to the Lake of the Ozarks are among the 30 local health jurisdictions with the highest rate of newly reported cases so far this month.

A renowned jewelry and fashion couturier in St. Louis died of COVID-19 on May 13, just over two weeks before his 60th birthday.

Republican lawmakers responded with outrage by moves in Kansas City and St. Louis to reshuffle police funding.

Data collection for race and ethnicity vary among states, complicating efforts to distribute COVID-19 shots to all groups. In Missouri, health officials have questioned the data's usefulness.

Missouri traffic stops declined significantly in 2020 during the coronavirus pandemic as stay-at-home orders were in effect. But the state Attorney General's Vehicle Stops Report shows African American drivers were 71% more likely to be pulled over by Missouri police officers last year than white drivers.

Critics note St. Louis already spends lots of money on law enforcement — but that hasn't resulted in lower crime.

Our friends at Sauce Magazine explain where you should be dining this month — especially if you’re feeling a bit crabby.

Illinois lawmakers passed an omnibus elections bill Monday that would push back the date of the 2022 primary elections among other major changes to the state’s election code.

Swim On Foundation, a local nonprofit, is launching a summer swimming campaign to encourage Black families to take swimming lessons and help keep their children from drowning.

The state auditor said lack of funding from the state shifts the burden to Missouri residents, who end up paying higher property taxes to support their schools.

The vaccination site at the Dome at America’s Center closes June 1. It’s open every day from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. until then.