In the past decade, nearly 20 Missouri hospitals have closed, leaving 50 rural counties without a hospital. 

All but one of the state's counties are in a health professional shortage. In a new report released by the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), rural communities have an increasing aging population and a greater need for health care workers. The head of DHSS said it's going to take years to resolve the workforce crisis in health care."

"It shouldn't be dependent on your place and your location—where you were born or where you chose to live, about whether or not you get health care," DHSS Director Paula Nickelson said. "It really should be equitable for everybody."

In a state that has a shortage of primary care doctors, it's even harder for rural Missourians to access health care services.

Radiation exposure compensation for thousands of St. Louis families has been stripped away from the annual National Defense Authorization Act. Thousands of families are now wondering what will happen when the fund expires in just a few short months.

A group of Missouri lawmakers met for hours late Wednesday afternoon behind closed doors to discuss an ethics complaint.

Much like Missouri state lawmakers used a so-called trigger law to ban abortion, St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones has now signed a trigger law that could ban open carry of firearms in the city.

St. Louis police are sending a dire warning after a terrifying home invasion in south city. Christmas presents were stolen from underneath the tree while a couple slept inside their Clifton Heights home.

Police pursuits can lead to innocent victims being injured or even killed. In this week’s Legal Lens, Brown & Crouppen attorney Andrea McNairy takes a closer look at when law enforcement could face legal liabilities and the legal protections police have when pursuing a suspect. 

Authorities have named 18-year-old Darrion Johnson as the second suspect, who is still at large. The Pagedale teen is charged with second-degree murder and armed criminal action.

A family-owned business is cleaning up after burglars shattered their storefront early Wednesday morning and stole thousands of dollars in merchandise.

Nelly and Ashanti are pregnant

St. Louis County has been dealing with a major budget deficit that’s been eroding the reserve funds for quite some time.

One of the tallest menorahs in the country will be lit in downtown St. Louis Thursday night. It was installed on Tuesday.

A second suspect is charged Wednesday morning in connection with the shocking murder of a Clayton resident last month. Wednesday morning, that second suspect is still on the loose.

World Wide Technology plans to invest $500 million in the next three years to boost artificial intelligence adoption. The investment will focus on technology, infrastructure, and personnel. The move aligns with the growing demand for generative AI, with more than half of organizations already exploring the technology.