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The attorney general's appearance before the House Judiciary Committee comes one year into her tenure, a period marked by a striking departure from traditions and norms at the Justice Department.

The Unified Government’s Planning Commission advanced a two-year ban on special permits for jails and detention centers. In a letter to federal officials, U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids opposed any ICE detention centers in the Kansas City area.

After enthusiasm swelled behind the idea, the policy has hit several major bumps on its way to becoming law.

Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins, going against a century of precedent, declared that the Republican-favoring congressional map took effect Dec. 11, even though opponents had submitted enough signatures to likely force a statewide referendum.

The coffee shop on Commercial Street offers employment for those with Down syndrome.

Biofuel leaders say the shipping industry could be a golden goose for ethanol and soy-based biodiesel. One of the big barriers is the Trump administration, which torpedoed a global agreement to reduce pollution.

A proposed Senate bill would block teachers from using a student's preferred name or pronouns.

City staff assured regulatory standards would be met, but the Planning and Zoning Commission Chair criticized use of the floodplain area for housing units.

During the first of two days of House committee hearings on the state's budgets for health and mental health, lawmakers expect difficult decisions ahead. Health and Senior Services Director Sarah Willson pointed to Missouri's already modest spending on public health.

At 25, Chloe Kim could become the first halfpipe snowboarder to win three consecutive Olympic golds. She will compete in the final on Thursday.