Missouri Governor Kehoe has requested federal aid from President Trump following severe storms, seeking a major disaster declaration for six counties.

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey leads a 24-state coalition supporting an Ohio law banning certain medical procedures for transgender youth, claiming reliance on WPATH standards is misguided.

Comptroller Darlene Green responded to a destructive EF-3 tornado in St. Louis, detailing emergency efforts and emphasizing the community's resilience and intent to rebuild.

Missouri National Guard's Charles D. Hausman was promoted to Major General, acknowledging his leadership and service, especially during recent disasters. Governor Kehoe praised Hausman's dedication.

St. Louis appoints Colonel Benjamin Jonsson, a seasoned U.S. Air Force veteran, as its new chief operating officer, leveraging his extensive leadership and strategic expertise.

Missouri is mourning former Senator and Governor Kit Bond, who passed away at 86. Governor Kehoe announced flags at half-staff and a Capitol Rotunda memorial service.

Governor Kehoe signed HB 810, renaming part of Highway 60 after Natalie and David Lloyd, missionaries killed in Haiti, to honor their service and legacy.

St. Louis adjusts trash collection around Memorial Day; Monday pick-ups moved to Tuesday and Tuesday to Wednesday, with recyclable shifts accordingly. Yard waste collection resumes the following week.

Creve Coeur announces a new subscription-based yard waste collection system starting July 1, 2025. Residents must sign up for a minimum of three months and pay a monthly fee of $12.51. Existing yard waste stickers will be invalid after June 30.

A billboard campaign is protesting cuts to National Park Service funds, featuring the Gateway Arch as a symbol of reduced park staffing due to budget constraints.

Missouri's legislative session sees a conflict over a GOP-proposed constitutional amendment to ban abortion being delayed by Democrats as the end of the session approaches, with debates on exceptions and Amendment 3's preservation.

Missouri's Governor appointed a diverse task force to review and suggest improvements to the state's K-12 school funding by December 2026, aiming for innovation and fairness.

Governor Mike Kehoe of Missouri appointed new members to state positions, including the Sentencing Advisory Commission, McDonald County Clerk, and Maries County Coroner.