Missouri’s Attorney General announced Monday that 169 law enforcement agencies in the state have cleared their backlogs of untested sexual assault kits.
In total, 3,298 kits have been sent to the state’s lab to be tested.
Attorney General Eric Schmitt also said Monday there are now three cases being prosecuted because of the effort to clear the backlog, known as the SAFE Kit Initiative.
Warm-Up Begins in Lakes Region
After last weekend's winter storm and another surge of cold air this weekend, a warm-up that should complete the melting of snow.
Branson Entertainers Accused of Sexual Exploitation
Two Branson Entertainers are facing Federal Charges.
City of Branson Orders Shutdown of Motel Property
A motel on the Branson Strip is ordered shutdown for several violations.
North Arkansas College Recognized for Nursing Program
The North Arkansas College Nursing Program ranks in the top five in Arkansas.
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) says it continues to detect a rising number of cases of the drug-resistant fungus Candida auris in health care facilities across the state, prompting renewed guidance for hospitals, nursing homes and other providers.
