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A police officer speaks to Ukraine's former prime minster, Yulia Tymoshenko, after she was convicted of abuse of power charges in a court in Kiev on Oct. 11, 2011. She is now serving a seven-year term, but her supporters say the charges against her were politically motivated.

February 4, 2012 05:25 AM

In Ukraine, A Daughter Takes Up Her Mother's Cause

Michele Kelemen

Yulia Tymoshenko went from being Ukraine's prime minister to a prisoner, convicted of abuse of power last October. But her supporters say she is the victim of a political vendetta, and her daughter came to Washington, where she had access to top government officials as she fights for her mother's release.

February 1, 2012 03:39 PM

Ending the Speculation, Top High School Football Recruit Chooses Mizzou

Jennifer Moore

The nation’s number one high school football receiver recruit – Dorial Green-Beckham of Hillcrest High School in Springfield – has ended the speculation over which football stadium he will showcase his skills in next year. He announced Wednesday on live, national television that he’s decided to stay in the Show-Me State. KSMU’s Jennifer Moore reports.

February 3, 2012 07:24 AM

Weekend Outlook February 3-5, 2012

Michele Skalicky

Attend Zoo-per Bowl at the zoo
Listen to stories
Celebrate the Chinese New Year

February 1, 2012 02:46 PM

Former Bears Basketball Coach, Charlie Spoonhour, Passes Away

Rebekah Clark

Former Missouri State University men’s basketball coach Charlie Spoonhour passed away at his home in Raleigh, North Carolina Wednesday morning at age 72. KSMU’s Rebekah Clark has details.

February 4, 2012 07:35 AM

Activists: Syrian Assault Leaves More Than 250 Dead

Kelly McEvers

In Syria, the death toll is rising after what activists and opposition leaders are calling a massive offensive by pro-government troops in the city of Homs. Activists say at least 250 have been killed in what may be single most violent day since Syria's anti-government uprising began in March.

February 1, 2012 02:31 PM

Local Teachers Expose Disabled Students to Art

Samuel Crowe

Two teachers at Central High School in Springfield teach an art class specifically for students with developmental disabilities. KSMU’s Samuel Crowe joined the class and reports on how art and creative expression affect both student and teacher.

February 4, 2012 05:20 AM

Job Market Could Help Obama's Election Stock

Scott Horsley

All kinds of companies were hiring last month. U.S. employers added 243,000 jobs in January, and the unemployment rate fell to 8.3 percent. Experts are cautiously optimistic, but the boost in hiring may give the president extra momentum going into November.

February 4, 2012 05:10 AM

'Buffett Rule' Becomes A Bill, And Congress Bickers

David Welna

President Obama wants Congress to end certain tax breaks for the very wealthy. In response, Senate Democrats introduced legislation that would require those earning $1 million annually to pay no less than 30 percent in taxes. The bill faces Republican opposition, and is likely to be an election year issue.