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Effort to nullify federal guns laws in Missouri draws law enforcement opposition

February 4, 2021 1:49 PM Meghan Drakas

A Mid-Missouri sheriff said Thursday that he opposes an effort by Republicans in the Missouri General Assembly to ban enforcement of federal gun laws.

McKinsey to pay nearly $600 million in settlements over its work with opioid companies

February 4, 2021 5:21 PM CNN Newsource

McKinsey & Company, one of the world’s largest consulting firms, will pay nearly $600 million in multiple settlements over its work consulting for drug companies that states say fueled the nation’s opioid crisis. McKinsey reached the agreement with a coalition of 47 attorneys general, the District of Columbia and five US territories. The company settled

St. Louis Rep. Bush speaks out against Rep. Taylor Greene

February 4, 2021 5:41 PM Karl Wehmhoener

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KMIZ) U.S. Rep Cori Bush (D-Mo) took to the congressional floor Thursday to speak out against Rep. Marjorie Taylor Green (R-GA) when the House of Representatives discussed removing Green from the House Education and Labor Committee and the House Budget Committee Bush said on the House floor, “I cannot sit idly by and

The columns on the Francis Quadrangle at the University of Missouri.

UM System Board of Curators approves ‘Research Commons Thermal Plant’

February 4, 2021 6:35 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A more than nine million dollar project is expected to help save the University of Missouri money. The UM System Board of Curators approved this afternoon building the ‘Research Commons Thermal Plant.’ MU says the new facility removes a need for the school to replace an aging steam main and boiler on

Pro-Trump rioters outside the U.S. Capitol

Lake St. Louis man faces federal charges tied to Capitol breach

February 4, 2021 4:45 PM Associated Press

O’FALLON, Mo. (AP) — A St. Louis-area man is now the third Missourian facing federal charges in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol. Paul S. Westover of Lake St. Louis made his initial court appearance Thursday on a felony count of impeding law enforcement officers. He’s also charged with three misdemeanors accusing him

The director of the Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services on Thursday extended the current COVID-19 order, which had been set to expire Tuesday.

THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 71st COVID-19 related death; 8th day in a row of double digit new COVID-19 cases

February 4, 2021 8:53 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Parson pushes plan to give top state workers incentive pay

February 4, 2021 3:29 PM Associated Press

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Gov. Mike Parson is promoting a plan to pay top state employees incentives for their work. A similar plan was dropped last year after budget writers questioned whether it was legal. Parson’s plan would set aside $5.1 million for incentives for the top 10% of state employees in 15 departments.

Governor, Missouri health director warn against jumping in coronavirus vaccine line

February 4, 2021 11:43 AM Matthew Sanders

Missouri’s top health official said Thursday that he reprimanded a health care provider for giving coronavirus vaccine shots to people who were not eligible to get them under the state’s vaccination plan.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Missouri ban enforcement of federal gun laws?

February 4, 2021 2:44 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Missouri House has given initial approval to a bill that would ban local authorities from enforcing federal gun laws in Missouri.

Missouri House health committee holds DHSS leaders accountable on equitable distribution of coronavirus vaccine

February 3, 2021 4:28 PM Connor Hirsch

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri House of Representatives’ health committee members grilled leaders with questions about the pandemic, many focusing on the equitable distribution of the life-saving vaccine. The Health and Mental Health Policy Committee heard an update from Dr. Randall Williams Wednesday at a hearing at 4 p.m. A similar hearing about the

Missouri bill to limit virus-related lawsuits advances

February 3, 2021 8:27 PM Associated Press

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri senators have advanced a bill that would shield hospitals, manufacturers and other businesses from lawsuits over alleged wrongdoing during the coronavirus pandemic. Senators gave the measure initial approval Wednesday after hours of debate and negotiations. Proponents say hospitals and manufacturers that stepped up to make masks shouldn’t be penalized for

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Miller County Health Center to partner with Lake Regional Health Systems for vaccine clinics

February 3, 2021 6:39 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission approves improvements for Jefferson City’s Missouri River Bridge

February 3, 2021 5:14 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission has approved the rehabilitation of the U.S. Route 54/63 bridges over the Missouri River in Jefferson City. During its Wednesday meeting, KCI Construction won the project bid with a low bid of $4,125,000. The project consists of the rehabilitation of both bridges, and a new surface

Missouri graduate to share in invention profits under deal

February 3, 2021 3:21 PM Associated Press

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri graduate who said his professor stole his invention for a drug delivery system will share in its profits under a settlement that also gives the University of Missouri System a cut of the revenue. The Kansas City Star reports that Kishore Cholkar will get at least $1.4 million

Missouri bill would ban enforcement of federal gun laws

February 3, 2021 2:10 PM Associated Press

Missouri lawmakers are advancing a bill to ban police from using federal laws to take away people’s guns.

Missouri lawmaker loses some power amid stem cell fraud case; leader asks for resignation

February 3, 2021 11:07 AM Associated Press

A Missouri state lawmaker indicted on federal fraud charges for falsely claiming a treatment she sold contained stem cells that could help with COVID-19 has been stripped of some of her legislative power.

Appeals Court reverses 2019 ruling about guns on MU’s campus and where they can be kept

February 2, 2021 9:04 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A state appeals court has reversed a 2019 ruling about guns on Mizzou’s campus. The ruling now allows employees to bring guns on campus but the weapons must stay in their vehicles and hidden from sight. A University of Missouri professor filed a lawsuit in 2015 after he wanted to keep his

Missouri GOP proposal would shield pre-existing conditions

February 2, 2021 8:38 PM Associated Press

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Several Republicans are trying to amend Missouri’s Constitution to ensure people with pre-existing conditions can access health insurance if the Affordable Care Act is undone. The proposals filed Tuesday in the Republican-led Legislature would require health insurance companies to cover people with pre-existing medical conditions without charging them more. Those

More than 250k coronavirus shots unused in Missouri long-term care

February 2, 2021 4:12 PM Meghan Drakas

Hundreds of thousands of coronavirus vaccine doses have gone unused by the long-term care facilities in Missouri. Now the governor wants to get them back so someone else can use them.

TUESDAY UPDATES: State of Missouri announces sites for 2nd week of coronavirus mass vaccinations

February 2, 2021 8:36 AM ABC 17 News Team

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