Gov. Mike Kehoe signed a proclamation Tuesday, May 13, ordering U.S. and Missouri flags on all government buildings to be flown at half-staff for more than a week.

Missouri and U.S. flags are at half-staff to honor former Missouri governor and U.S. Sen. Kit Bond, who died May 13. Flags are also at half-staff on May 15 for Peace Officers Memorial Day ...

If you’re wondering why flags around Missouri are flying at half-staff, it’s to honor the death of a former senator. Former Missouri governor and U.S. Senator Christopher “Kit” Bond died ...

United States flags are lowered to half-staff for varying reasons, typically in mourning or on a day of remembrance. In Missouri, flags across the state have been lowered to half-staff to honor ...