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Sports betting passes Missouri House

March 22, 2023 12:56 PM Hannah Falcon

A bill legalizing sports betting for Missourians over 21 passed the House of Representatives on Wednesday morning.

Missouri nurses say easing restrictions could solve rural health care staffing issues

March 22, 2023 4:28 PM Hannah Falcon

Some Missouri nurses are advocating for lawmakers to remove restrictions on their practice so they can stay in rural communities without needing a physician.

‘Neither side got exactly what they wanted’: Missouri Senate approves ban on minor transgender treatments after overnight filibuster

March 21, 2023 11:25 AM Hannah Falcon

After more than 13 hours of filibustering, Missouri senators gave initial approval to a pair of bills dealing with transgender issues and children.

Missouri AG calls gender transition healthcare ‘experimental,’ implementing new regulations

March 20, 2023 3:20 PM Ryan Shiner

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey said in a news release and on his social media accounts Monday that his office is creating emergency regulations for gender-affirming care such as the use of puberty blockers.

Funeral for Hermann officer killed in line of duty held Sunday

March 19, 2023 7:26 AM Joushua Blount

OWENSVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) Community members gathered at Ownensville High School Sunday for a funeral held for Sgt. Mason Griffith, who is one of two officers that was shot in Hermann last Sunday. Hundreds of police vehicles filled the school’s parking lot leading up to the service. The second officer, Adam Sullentrup, at last check was

Monday hearing for man accused of killing Hermann officer canceled

March 19, 2023 7:27 PM Isabella Roberts

HERMANN, Mo. (KMIZ) The hearing for the man accused of killing a Hermann officer and critically injuring another officer originally scheduled for Monday was pushed back indefinitely until a new judge can be found. Kenneth Simpson made his first court appearance on Wednesday, March 15. Since then, several changes have been made to who will

Mizzou fans gather for March Madness second bracket match up

March 18, 2023 7:24 PM Abby Landwehr

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Despite the disappointing end, Mizzou fans gathered to watch the NCAA tournament game together. Gold and black were a reoccurring theme in restaurants and bars across Columbia Saturday night. Fans gathered to watch the matchup between Mizzou and Princeton during the second bracket of the March Madness tournament. Some were met with

Governor’s office orders flags to be at half-staff Sunday for fallen Hermann officer

March 17, 2023 3:35 PM Ryan Shiner

Watch a live stream of the vigil in the web player above. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe ordered the United States and Missouri flags to be flown at half-staff at all government building in the state Sunday in honor Hermann Police Sgt. Mason Griffith. Kehoe is the acting governor of Missouri while

Breakthru Beverage Missouri to offer free rides to people for St. Patricks Day

March 17, 2023 5:48 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) If you’re considering heading out for St. Patrick’s Day Friday, and don’t have a ride back home, Breakthru Beverage Missouri and Jameson Irish Whiskey, have teamed up to ensure you make it home safe. The companies will cover 2,000 rides (up to a $30 value) for people in St. Louis, Kansas City, Columbia, and

Understanding Blue Alerts

March 14, 2023 8:07 PM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Blue Alert is a message sent to devices alerting residents about a person who either killed, seriously injured or could be a threat to any law enforcement officer. The history of blue alerts dates back to 2014, when two New York City officers were killed in an ambush attack. Following the

Suspect in custody after Hermann officers shot, one fatally

March 12, 2023 9:48 PM Matthew Sanders

Police took a man into custody in Hermann on Monday afternoon, ending a standoff that lasted more than 12 hours after two officers were shot, one fatally, during an armed confrontation at a gas station.

Hearing Monday in hazing case as lawyer works with lawmakers to pass new hazing law

March 12, 2023 9:37 PM abc17news-Newsroom

By Isabella Roberts COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Monday, Thomas Schultz is scheduled to appear in court for his involvement in the Danny Santulli hazing incident that occurred in October of 2021. This comes as Danny’s Law was filed in the Missouri House of Representatives. Sponsored by Representative Travis Smith, Danny’s Law modifies the current offense of

CANCELED: Endangered Person Advisory issued for missing Douglas County baby

March 12, 2023 2:49 PM abc17news-Newsroom

MOUNTAIN GROVE, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE: Aneesa Williams was found safe by the Sheriff’s Department Saturday afternoon. ORIGINAL: The Douglas County Sheriff’s Department and the Missouri State Highway Patrol issued an Endangered Person Advisory for Aneesa Williams, a 2-month-old girl. Williams was last seen in Mountain Grove at 11 a.m. on Friday. She is described as

Jefferson City man set to be sentenced for 2019 double murder

March 12, 2023 5:24 AM Joushua Blount

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Torry Upchurch, a man who pleaded guilty to killing two people on Thanksgiving in 2019 is scheduled to appear in Cole County court on Monday to learn how much time he will face for the crimes. According to online court records, Upchurch will be sentenced Monday at 3:30 p.m. at the Cole County

How to transition to Daylight Saving Time

March 11, 2023 5:43 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Daylight Saving Time will be starting at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday. Although, not everyone follows daylight saving in the U.S. people in Hawaii, most of Arizona, and U.S. territories in the Pacific and Caribbean don’t follow the time change. For the ones that do like Missouri, remembering to set your clock a

Memorial services to be held for Rock Bridge Highschool student killed in crash

March 10, 2023 5:30 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) On Friday, memorial services are scheduled to be held for Cash Martin, a Rock Bridge Highschool student who died in a motorcycle crash on Monday. Memorial services will begin at 3:00 p.m. at the Crossing Church in Columbia, with visitation beginning at 2:00 p.m. according to Martin’s obituary. The Columbia Police Department

Missouri Department of Revenue begins accepting contract bids for Fayette License Office

March 9, 2023 7:43 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Revenue is accepting management contract bids for the Fayette License Office, according to a Thursday press release. Bids to operate the office – located at 106 E. Davis Street in Fayette — must be submitted by March 21. For a list of bid opportunities and bid response instructions

Jefferson City considers donating property for Highway 54 improvements

March 9, 2023 7:02 AM Joushua Blount

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City’s Public Works committee met Thursday to discuss proposed improvements to Highway 54. The meeting was scheduled for 7:30 a.m. at City Hall in Jefferson City. MoDOT is considering expanding the highway North of the Missouri River Bridge to help with traffic in the area. MoDOT has discussed changes for