Missouri
Missouri group sends out thousands of emergency contraception kits
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – One non-profit organization is sending out thousands of kits with emergency contraception to Missourians across the state in response to the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
Missouri was the first state to ban abortion following the 2022 decision. Since then, the Missouri Family Health Council says they’ve been trying to get the word out that emergency contraception is legal and they are combating this misinformation by offering kits to anyone who needs them.
“Emergency contraception will not interrupt an existing pregnancy; it is a form of birth control,” Missouri Family Health Council service delivery director Ashely Kuykendall said.
Inside a kit are two doses of emergency contraception, safer sex supplies, sexual health education, and connections to health care providers.
“If somebody were to go and purchase emergency contraception over the counter, if they were to get two doses like we have in our kits, it would cost them probably $100,” Kuykendall said.
Kuykendall said the project is funded through the Office of Popluation Affairs Title X program and the Right Time Initiative through the Missouri Foundation for Health.
Within the past year, the group has distributed more than 25,000 kits for free through mail or at one of the council’s 80 public partners.
“I think in the current state, in the current policy environment, it’s even more important to ensure that regardless of zip code or income level or insurance status that people have access to preventive health resources, and the bottom line is those can be really hard to access,” Kuykendall said.
This all comes at a time when voters could decide later this year to overturn the state’s abortion ban. Last month, Missourians for Constitutional Freedom dropped over more than 380,000 signatures to the secretary of state’s office in hopes of putting abortion rights on the ballot later this year.
“What I would ask everyone to understand is to read the language for themselves about what’s being put forward because it is very extreme and requires taxpayer funding for abortion up until birth and I don’t think any Missourian agrees with that,” Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman, R-Arnold, said.
Coleman, who is running for secretary of state, was behind the heartbeat bill to ban abortion in Missouri. She said in an interview that she believes there is fear mongering going on to trick voters.
“It is currently legal in the state of Missouri to receive treatment for infertility via IVF [in vitro fertilization],” Coleman said. “It is currently legal in the state of Missouri to receive contraception; it is currently legal in Missouri to receive the morning after pill.”
No matter what the decision is later this year, the family health council does not expect a drop in demand.
“Regardless of what happens with abortion laws, people will need emergency contraception because we know it is a safe and effective way to reduce the risk of pregnancy and so we want to keep doing all we can to make sure it remains accessible and affordable to people who need it,” Kuykendall said.
For more information on the kits or to find the location of a partner, visit the Missouri Family Health Council’s website.
As for the abortion question, the secretary of state’s office should announce next month if advocates gathered the 172,000 signatures needed to put the amendment on the ballot this November.
Missouri
Crews to demolish Kansas City, Missouri, Broadway Family Dollar store after deadly 2025 collapse
KSHB 41 reporter Alyssa Jackson covers Kansas City, Missouri. Share your story idea with Alyssa.
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The Family Dollar store on Broadway Boulevard in Kansas City, Missouri, that was the scene of a deadly building collapse last year, will be demolished.
KSHB 41 News reporter Alyssa Jackson reports that KCMO city officials are set to issue a demolition permit for the former store at 3726 Broadway once the building’s owner or contractor submits payment for the permit.
On Friday, K&S Associates, Inc., listed as the demolition contractor for the project, told KSHB 41 News that they would likely wait until after the FIFA World Cup 2026 matches were completed this summer and were targeting to start demolition around the beginning of August.
Around 2:45 p.m. on Sunday, July 27, first responders raced to the store on reports of a building collapse. When crews arrived, they found that parts of the building’s parapet wall and façade had collapsed.
The collapse killed Larry Banks and injured three other people.
In March, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration fined Family Dollar more than $11,000 in connection with the circumstances in the lead-up and during the collapse.
In OSHA’s citation, inspectors wrote, “The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees.”
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The Missouri Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at June 4, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Pick 3 numbers from June 4 drawing
Midday: 0-7-9
Midday Wild: 0
Evening: 6-6-2
Evening Wild: 1
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from June 4 drawing
Midday: 7-9-1-8
Midday Wild: 3
Evening: 6-7-8-7
Evening Wild: 9
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from June 4 drawing
Early Bird: 03
Morning: 12
Matinee: 01
Prime Time: 15
Night Owl: 03
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Show Me Cash numbers from June 4 drawing
01-14-17-20-33
Check Show Me Cash payouts and previous drawings here.
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
All Missouri Lottery retailers can redeem prizes up to $600. For prizes over $600, winners have the option to submit their claim by mail or in person at one of Missouri Lottery’s regional offices, by appointment only.
To claim by mail, complete a Missouri Lottery winner claim form, sign your winning ticket, and include a copy of your government-issued photo ID along with a completed IRS Form W-9. Ensure your name, address, telephone number and signature are on the back of your ticket. Claims should be mailed to:
Ticket Redemption
Missouri Lottery
P.O. Box 7777
Jefferson City, MO 65102-7777
For in-person claims, visit the Missouri Lottery Headquarters in Jefferson City or one of the regional offices in Kansas City, Springfield or St. Louis. Be sure to call ahead to verify hours and check if an appointment is required.
For additional instructions or to download the claim form, visit the Missouri Lottery prize claim page.
When are the Missouri Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10 p.m. Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 3: 12:45 p.m. (Midday) and 8:59 p.m. (Evening) daily.
- Pick 4: 12:45 p.m. (Midday) and 8:59 p.m. (Evening) daily.
- Cash4Life: 8 p.m. daily.
- Cash Pop: 8 a.m. (Early Bird), 11 a.m. (Late Morning), 3 p.m. (Matinee), 7 p.m. (Prime Time) and 11 p.m. (Night Owl) daily.
- Show Me Cash: 8:59 p.m. daily.
- Lotto: 8:59 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday.
- Powerball Double Play: 9:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
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ARAPAHOE COUNTY, Colo. (KKTV) -The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) announced its mounted unit will be heading to the 2026 FIFA World Cup to help out the Kansas City Police Department.
On June 9, Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office Mounted Patrol Unit deputies will travel to Kansas City to assist with security and crowd control during the tournament.
According to the sheriff’s office, the entire task force dedicated to the tournament will consist of officers from Arkansas, Nebraska, Missouri, Ohio and Colorado.
They said three ACSO deputies and four horses will make the trip and assist in maintaining order and enhancing public safety outside Arrowhead Stadium during the following matches:
- Argentina vs. Algeria – June 16
- Ecuador vs. Curacao – June 20
- Tunisia vs. Netherlands – June 25
- Algeria vs. Austria – June 27
- Playoff game – July 3
- Quarterfinal game – July 11
The unit will also assist with the FIFA Fan Festival.
“Our mounted unit will serve as a highly visible law enforcement presence during the World Cup,” Lt. Rich Anselmi said. “Mounted deputies have an elevated vantage point that allows them to monitor large crowds and quickly identify potential security concerns. Our horses are highly trained and can move effectively through congested areas, help guide large groups of enthusiastic fans, and serve as friendly community ambassadors.”
ACSO said the horses have undergone training to simulate situations they may be in during the tournament, including exposure to smoke bombs, fireworks, flares and other loud noises. This training helps the horses remain steady, effective and safe during crowd control situations.
“We were honored to be invited to participate in the FIFA World Cup event. Our horses truly enjoy this type of work. By nature, horses like having a job, and we can see how much they enjoy the teamwork and interacting with people,” Lt. Anselmi said.
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