State briefs 2/5/15

Panel approves video before abortions

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- A measure requiring women seeking an abortion to watch a video with information about the procedure and alternatives is moving forward in the Missouri House. It requires the state's health department to create a video containing state-mandated information about abortion. The video would have to be shown to the woman at least 72 hours before the abortion. The information already is provided verbally and in a written packet. Supporters say the additional method of providing the information will ensure women understand it.

1 dead, 1 hurt after being hit by vehicle

ST. LOUIS -- St. Louis police are investigating after a car struck two people in downtown St. Louis after a Blues hockey game, killing a woman and critically injuring a man. Police believe the victims, in their 20s, were leaving the Blues game Tuesday when they were hit while crossing the street. The woman, identified as 23-year-old Katherine Dubis of St. Louis County, was pronounced dead at the scene. The man was taken to a hospital where he is in critical but stable condition. Police say the car involved stayed at the scene.

-- Associated Press