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Floods will not impact development of Adrian’s Island, Jefferson City leaders say

January 31, 2020 5:30 PM Joe McLean

Despite historic flooding on the Missouri River in 2019, a major redevelopment project near the state’s capitol building saw little to no impact.

State bill opposing Grain Belt Express moves to senate

January 29, 2020 9:23 PM Matt Ragsdale

If passed, HB 2033 would only allow rural electric cooperatives and some other electric corporations to use eminent domain for above-ground power line projects.

Boone and Cole counties see rise in flu cases in 2020

January 28, 2020 7:07 PM Zach Boetto

The number of confirmed cases of the flu are up this year compared to last across Mid-Missouri, according to local health agencies. There is no exact start or finish to the flu season, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cites October as the start of the increase in flu cases and identifies

Lola Crews is charged with first degree murder and armed criminal action in the death of her mother.

Callaway County murder suspect expected in court

January 28, 2020 5:43 AM Brittany Wiley

A 62-year-old woman charged with stabbing her mother to death is set to appear in court Tuesday morning.

Missouri Health Dept. considers ads in STL, KCI airports amid Coronavirus outbreak

January 27, 2020 9:40 PM Barry Mangold

Health officials in Missouri could soon put up signs in the state’s two largest airports to encourage some travelers to get tested for a deadly virus.

Show-Me state teams with three others to limit Missouri river flooding

January 27, 2020 12:00 PM Associated Press

Four states along the Missouri River are joining forces to look for ways to avoid the kind of flooding that caused millions of dollars in damage last year.

Missouri joins Kansas, Iowa and Nebraska to fund flood mitigation study

January 27, 2020 9:40 PM Joe McLean

The Show-Me State teamed up with some of its neighbors to fund a study on flood mitigation.

Betsy DeVos speaks to the Federalist Society at the Missouri State Capitol.

Education Secretary DeVos keynotes conservative group meeting at Missouri Capitol

January 27, 2020 10:59 AM Matthew Sanders

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos was set to address the Federalist Society at the Missouri Capitol on Monday.

Missouri woman dies after fatal crash in Benton County

January 26, 2020 7:10 AM Ben Fein

A woman from Blue Springs, Missouri, was killed last night after a crash on U.S. 65, just north of route MM.

Shoveling snow might increase risk for heart attack

January 24, 2020 10:14 PM Zach Boetto

Experts say there could be health risks when shoveling snow, especially with heavy and wet snow like the type that hit Missouri this week. “The things we’ll run into and see is actually, once you get worked up then people start having chest pain, chest pain leads to numbness in the arm, tightness, shortness of

State issues seven marijuana licenses in Columbia, two in Jefferson City

January 24, 2020 2:43 PM Joe McLean

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services released the results of the more than 1,200 applications for medical marijuana dispensaries Friday.

Medical marijuana licenses issued to 192 Missouri facilities

January 23, 2020 11:13 AM Joe McLean

Missouri’s Department of Health and Senior Services announced Thursday that the issuance of medical marijuana dispensary licenses to 192 facilities will happen by the end of the day.

Missouri GOP lawmakers praise WOTUS change

January 23, 2020 6:39 PM Matt Ragsdale

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two members of Missouri’s congressional delegation sounded off on Thursday praising President Donald Trump’s decision to change how the EPA evaluates pollution in waterways. The renamed and redefined water rule took effect today. It was officially renamed The Navigable Water Protection Rule. It will be overseen by the Environmental Protection Agency and

Mid-Missouri sheriff pans state plan to downsize prison system

January 20, 2020 2:24 PM Molly Stawinoga

In the State of the State address last week, Gov. Mike Parson announced a plan to downsize Missouri prison systems.

Missouri House considers changes to coroner system

January 21, 2020 8:43 PM Lucas Geisler

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A House of Representatives committee is considering a bill that would require greater training for county coroners. The House Judiciary Committee discussed a bill from Rep. Dan Houx (R-Warrensburg) that would establish a Coroners Standard and Training Commission. The commission would write training standards for coroners, and would also require coroners

Surveillance footage shows arsonist setting fire to probation office

January 21, 2020 5:00 PM Joe McLean

Footage captured at the scene of a suspected arson appears to show a person firing a projectile at the Missouri Probation and Parole Office, shortly before flames erupt inside.