Jay Nixon

Fresh shrimp historically comes from the coasts. But some Missouri farmers think they can produce tastier shrimp far from the ocean. Plus, former Democratic Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon is getting back in the political fray — and not everyone in his party is pleased.

Missouri's former Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon is at odds with fellow Democrats who are trying to stop a group called No Labels from going outside traditional parties to field a presidential ticket. But third-party candidates have a poor track record.

Former Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon put the rumors to bed on Thursday, announcing in a tweet that he will not run for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate next year.

Segment 1: Missouri's 2015 reform bill means fewer defendants bother to appear in court for traffic violations.In the wake of Ferguson, then-Missouri…

This story was updated at 1:26 p.m. Thursday to include the comments of Michael Barrett, head of the Missouri public defender system.Last July, Shondel…

The Women’s Foundation, a Kansas City-based research and advocacy organization, released its second Status of Women in Missouri Report Thursday.Although…

Again and again during his time in office, Missouri Governor Jay Nixon returned to Magna Seating, an automotive parts manufacturer in Excelsior…

Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon today granted pardons to 18 individuals, including 16 clergy members and activists who were convicted of trespassing after they…

With Election Day a week away, we check in with local political reporters for analysis of elections in Kansas and Missouri. Then, political commentator…

“I love the chainsaw guys,” Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon interrupts.Dwain Carter, director of disaster relief for the Missouri Baptists, is trying to tell the…

Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon's time in office ends in a few months, but forthcoming attempts in the Statehouse to override his vetoes of bills proposing…

Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon won’t be defending anyone.Michael Barrett, the state’s public defender, earlier this month tried to assign the governor a case,…