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A new Kansas bill would allow concealed carry of guns without a permit. KSNT's Brooke Lennington reports that not all lawmakers are onboard with the idea.
A Kentucky dog trainer says she's taught her dog to read, and that she can do the same with other canines as well. WAVE's Connie Leonard reports.
Missouri's Director of Public Safety, Dr. Daniel Isom, appointed in the wake of Michael Brown's death, is stepping down after just six months on the job. KSDK's Casey Nolen reports.
Late Wednesday night, the Wisconsin state Senate voted 17–15 to advance a "right to work" bill that has been widely criticized as harmful to the working families of the state. Thousands rallied outside the Capitol on Tuesday and Wednesday in opposition to the legislation, as similar laws have been shown to have widespread negative effects in the other states that have passed them. Republicans Fast Tracked the bill in order to limit public discussion and feedback, and the bill is expected to be voted on by the state Assembly next week. If it passes, it will be sent to Gov. Scott Walker (R) who has indicated he will sign it.
Lawyers for Dzhokhar Tsarnaev asked a judge to dismiss the indictment against him or suspend his trial — less than a week before opening statements.
The Federal Communications Commission votes to prohibit Internet service providers from granting faster access to companies that pay for the privilege.
Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson holds a news conference on the need for Congress to pass a clean DHS funding bill.
If anyone needs more evidence why the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) free trade agreement shouldn’t be rushed through Congress on the “Fast Track,” which does not allow any amendments or improvements in the deal—just a take-it-or-leave-it, yes-or-no vote—read Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s (D-Mass.) column in today’s Washington Post.
John Jonchuck 25, is accused of throwing his 5-year-old daughter, Phoebe, from a Tampa Bay bridge in January. He was charged with first-degree murder.
A man and his two daughters, 11 and 9, were forced to jump off of a second-story balcony to escape a fire in their Oak Park apartment complex.
