Missouri State Highway Patrol
Coverage of Missouri State Highway Patrol in the Nexus archive.
- More than 200 people at summer camp airlifted to safety as Missouri faces flooding
Over 200 children and staff at Camp Taum Sauk in Missouri were airlifted to safety due to heavy rainfall and flooding. An additional 20 people were rescued after a campground building collapsed, with the Army National Guard using Black Hawk helicopters to evacuate those trapped.
- Emergency crews rescue about 20 after a campground building collapses in Missouri flooding
Emergency crews rescued about 20 people after a building collapsed at the Bearcat Getaway campground in Missouri due to flooding caused by heavy rainfall. Over 90 water rescues were conducted in central and eastern Missouri, prompting a state of emergency declaration by Gov. Mike Kehoe and activation of search-and-rescue teams.
- Emergency crews rescue about 20 after a campground building collapses in Missouri flooding
Emergency crews rescued about 20 people after a building collapsed at the Bearcat Getaway campground in Missouri due to flooding caused by heavy rainfall. Governor Mike Kehoe declared a state of emergency, and the Missouri National Guard used a helicopter to assist stranded individuals as two rescue boats capsized during the operation.
- Missouri promised automatic marijuana expungements. Some records may remain uncleared
Missouri courts were supposed to automatically expunge eligible marijuana misdemeanors by June 8, 2023, but the Missouri State Highway Patrol claims hundreds of thousands may still exist on records. A St. Louis man's case highlighted inconsistencies in the expungement process, with courts offering no clear solution for missed cases.
- 12 dead after plane on skydiving outing crashes in Missouri, authorities say
A plane carrying a pilot and 11 passengers for a skydiving outing crashed near Butler Memorial Airport in Missouri, killing all 12 aboard. Authorities including Missouri State Highway Patrol and local law enforcement responded to the crash site.
- 12 presumed dead in plane crash near Kansas City, Missouri
A plane crash near Kansas City, Missouri, has resulted in 12 people being presumed dead, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Butler County Sheriff Brad Anderson addressed the incident.
- All 12 occupants dead in Missouri plane crash, state highway patrol says
A plane carrying 12 occupants crashed near Butler Memorial Airport in Missouri while transporting passengers for skydiving, killing all aboard. Authorities and emergency responders responded to the crash site, where the aircraft caught fire. The National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Aviation Administration are investigating.
- All 12 occupants dead in Missouri plane crash, state highway patrol says
A plane crashed in Missouri on Sunday, killing all 12 occupants. The passengers were planning to go skydiving when the crash occurred.
- All 12 occupants dead in Missouri plane crash, state highway patrol says
A plane crash in Missouri resulted in the deaths of all 12 occupants. The Missouri State Highway Patrol, along with the Butler Police Department and Bates County Sheriff’s Office, responded to the incident.
- 11 skydivers, one pilot killed in Missouri plane crash near airport
At least 12 people were killed in a plane crash near Butler Memorial Airport in Missouri. The victims included 11 skydivers and the pilot. Authorities from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Butler Police Department, and Bates County Sheriff's Office are investigating the incident.
- 11 skydivers and pilot killed in plane crash near Kansas City
11 skydivers and a pilot were killed in a plane crash near Butler Memorial Airport, approximately 60 miles south of Kansas City, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
- All 12 occupants dead in Missouri plane crash, state highway patrol says
A plane crash near Butler Memorial Airport in Missouri killed all 12 occupants, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The crash, which occurred around 11:30 a.m. Sunday, involved a skydiving flight and is being investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board.
- All 12 occupants dead in Missouri plane crash, state highway patrol says
All 12 occupants of a plane were killed in a crash in Missouri, according to the state highway patrol. Authorities confirmed the fatalities.
- All 12 occupants dead in Missouri plane crash, state highway patrol says
A plane crash in Missouri resulted in the deaths of all 12 occupants, according to the state highway patrol. The incident was reported in Butler, Missouri.
- All 12 occupants killed in plane crash in western Missouri, authorities say
A plane crash near Butler Memorial Airport in Butler, Missouri, resulted in the deaths of all 12 occupants. Authorities, including the Missouri State Highway Patrol and Bates County Sheriffs Office, are responding to the incident, and residents are asked to avoid the area near the airport.
- ICE detainees are dying by suicide at an ‘alarming’ rate, an AP investigation finds
An AP investigation reveals an alarming rise in ICE detainee suicides, with at least 10 deaths since President Trump's 2025 inauguration, linked to inadequate mental health care and harsh detention conditions under the administration's aggressive deportation strategy. Brayan Rayo Garzon's suicide in a Missouri jail highlights systemic failures in oversight and response.