The Star compiled a set of answers detailing how the Missouri Ethics Commission operates and how citizens can seek to hold their elected officials accountable.

Lori Rook, an attorney with Ozarks Elder Law, will challenge Republican state Sen. Curtis Trent for his seat in the Missouri capitol.

A race begins down the Missouri River and a Jackson County recall election moves forward. See your 9 things to know this morning.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - On Monday, Jackson County legislators voted unanimously on an ordinance to hold a special election for the recall of County Executive Frank White Jr. Because it is an ordinance, White could veto it. But how could that be? That is the question so many are asking.

As it did in 2023, the ACLU of Missouri is arguing that the ballot summary for a constitutional amendment on abortion is misleading and should be rewritten.

A Missouri judge has blocked many of the state's anti-abortion laws. The order Thursday by Jackson County Circuit Judge Jerri Zhang reimposes a preliminary injunction against the abortion restrictions.

Jackson County legislators will discuss the timing of a recall election for County Executive Frank White Jr. at their meeting Monday, July 7.

Just days after Congress cut federal funding to states, Mike Kehoe is poised to sign legislation projected to reduce state revenue by as much as a half-billion dollars annually.

Cyndia Haggard is charged with one count of election interference, after attorneys with the Secretary of State’s office found she impeded the August 2024 election verification process.

BOLLINGER COUNTY, Mo. (KFVS) - The unofficial results are in: Stanley (Stash) Petton Jr. will be Bollinger County’s next sheriff. Petton, who is currently serving as the interim sheriff, beat out two other candidates: part-time Bollinger County deputy Donnie Reed and former Marble Hill Assistant Police Chief Jerry “Lee” Gilliam.

Residents in two House districts, including one in south St. Louis County, could be without a representative for more than a year if the governor doesn’t schedule a special election.

Sample ballots were sent out this week, letting Boone County voters know about the option to expand the senior property tax relief during the August special election. In 2024, Boone County voters approved a measure to freeze property taxes for homeowners aged 62 and older.