8/6/18: Red and Blue

Rick Gates took the stand in Paul Manafort's trial Monday; Missouri's primary election is tomorrow.

• Aug 6, 2018
• 47:27

Marijuana and the midterms

It's not just blue states that are blazing the way for legal marijuana. Jo Mannies, a political reporter for St. Louis Public Radio in Missouri, and Dale Wetzel, who covered North Dakota for the Associated Press join "Red and Blue" to discuss what's going to be on the ballot in their states.

• Jul 24, 2018
• 7:17

Battle for Missouri Senate seat

As the race for Senate heats up in Missouri, Vice President Mike Pence stumped for Republican candidate and State Attorney General Josh Hawley. St. Louis Public Radio political reporter Jo Mannies join CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the race.

• Jul 19, 2018
• 7:28

Snapshot: Expressions of America

On this Fourth of July weekend, Lee Cowan reflects on the things that give us hope and keep us connected, especially amid the turmoil of the past few months, with images by photographer Lou Bopp of St. Louis, Missouri.

• Jul 5, 2020
• 1:54

Kansas City mayor says he received death threat, called N-word

The mayor shared a screenshot of the messages on Twitter, writing in one tweet, "y'all... let's do better."

• Jun 30, 2020

Boy mows lawns to raise money for BLM

Jack Powers, an 11-year-old from Missouri, put up signs in his neighborhood offering to mow lawns for $15 – and all the money would go to Black Lives Matter. Powers said the response was overwhelming and some neighbors didn't even ask him to cut their grass, they just felt moved to donate.

• Jun 24, 2020
• 1:32

Jim Bakker sued by second state for selling fake coronavirus cure

Arkansas's attorney general says the TV pastor says consumers in his state spent some $60,000 on colloidal silver. Bakker's also been sued by Missouri.

• Jun 17, 2020

Merriam-Webster to redefine "racism" after woman's plea

The revision comes against the backdrop of protests around the country against police brutality after the death of George Floyd,

• Jun 10, 2020

St. Louis prosecutor on justice reform

Many leaders are calling for an overhaul of the justice system in the wake of George Floyd's death. St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kimberly Gardner joins CBSN to discuss the role prosecutors play in keeping the community safe and what needs to change.

• Jun 1, 2020
• 9:59

School bus drivers say farewell to students

With schools closed prematurely due to the coronavirus pandemic, bus drivers haven't seen their usual riders since March. But some bus drivers took it upon themselves to hit their routes one last time to wave goodbye to students and parents before summer break. Steve Harris reports.

• May 30, 2020
• 1:43

Missouri's last abortion clinic will stay open

Planned Parenthood of St. Louis and Missouri's Health Department have been at odds over the clinic's license to perform abortions since last year.

• May 29, 2020

Health officials warn weekend revelers of "tragic impact"

The St. Louis County Public Health Department urged anyone who did not socially distance at the Lake of the Ozarks to self-quarantine.

• May 26, 2020

Video shows Lake of the Ozarks packed for Memorial Day weekend

Missouri health director Dr. Randall Williams ordered statewide social distancing until at least the end of May.

• May 24, 2020

Hairstylist with coronavirus went to work for days, exposing dozens

Health officials said the employee worked for 8 days after contracting coronavirus while traveling.

• May 23, 2020

Missouri expected to pass strict abortion bill

Missouri appears to be on track to pass a bill that would ban abortions at eight weeks of pregnancy. Missouri would join 14 other states that have enacted abortion bans or restrictions this year. Adriana Diaz has the latest.

• May 16, 2019
• 2:25

Mo. likely to outlaw abortion after 8 weeks

On Friday Missouri is expected to join Alabama in the wave of states passing anti-abortion legislation. Missouri's bill outlaws abortion after eight weeks of pregnancy. It would become the 5th state this year to enact a so-called "fetal heartbeat" bill. Adriana Diaz reports.

• May 17, 2019
• 2:11

Missouri lawmakers pass "fetal heartbeat" bill

Missouri lawmakers on Friday passed House Bill 126, a sweeping anti-abortion package that bans abortions after eight weeks into pregnancy. The bill will now go to Republican Governor Mike Parson, who's expected to sign it into law.

• May 17, 2019
• 1:52

Mo. passes bill banning abortion after 8 weeks

In Missouri, state legislators overwhelmingly passed a law Friday placing new restrictions on doctors who perform abortions. The law bans the procedure after eight weeks of pregnancy, and there are no exceptions for rape or incest. Doctors could face up to 15 years in prison for performing an abortion. Kenneth Craig reports.

• May 18, 2019
• 2:39

Will Supreme Court take on abortion cases?

Missouri is a pen-stroke away from enacting one of the most restrictive abortion laws in the country. It comes one day after Alabama's governor signed another restrictive abortion law. Each of these measures came under immediate legal challenge, and it appears sooner or later the Supreme Court will have to step in. Jesse Weber, an attorney and host on the Law & Crime Network, joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to offer analysis on where this is headed.

• May 18, 2019
• 4:23

Abortion restrictions sweep across the U.S.

There is a growing wave of restrictive abortion legislation being signed into law in America. While abortion is legal, some states have recently set limits on the procedure. Many lawmakers are backing abortion-related bills with the goal of them going before the now conservative-filled U.S. Supreme Court. Kenneth Craig reports.

• May 18, 2019
• 2:08

Life-threatening flooding in Oklahoma

Severe weather brought nearly seven inches of rain to parts of Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, and Texas Monday night, causing life-threatening flash flooding. In Hominy, Oklahoma, dozens of people had to be rescued or evacuated in a situation local officials described as "scary." David Begnaud reports from Hominy.

• May 21, 2019
• 1:32

Dangerous Oklahoma flooding prompts rescues

Dangerous storms that triggered flash floods and more than two dozen reports of tornadoes are moving east. Rescue teams were busy in Oklahoma and Missouri where floodwaters trapped people in their cars and homes. Mireya Villarreal reports.

• May 21, 2019
• 2:03

More severe weather in the forecast

Many areas in Missouri, Oklahoma and Kansas are under water after severe weather hit the areas. "CBS This Morning" lead national correspondent David Begnaud reports from Skiatook, Oklahoma.

• May 22, 2019
• 4:03

Outbreak of storms turns deadly

More than 130 tornadoes have been reported since Friday and there could be more. The outbreak of dangerous storms killed at least four people in Oklahoma, Iowa and Missouri. Mireya Villarreal reports.

• May 22, 2019
• 2:11

Deadly tornadoes rip through Missouri

Missouri's capital, Jefferson City, took a direct hit from a powerful tornado Wednesday. The monster twister touched down just before midnight. Missouri is under a state of emergency, hit by at least 13 tornadoes in just the last 24 hours. Three people have died across the state. Justin Andrews of St. Louis affiliate KMOV reports.

• May 23, 2019
• 2:34

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