Fulton shooting suspect arrested after chase
FULTON, MO. (KMIZ) – Callaway County Sheriff’s deputies arrested 27-year-old Markus Berry of Auxvasse Saturday night, in connection to a shooting at…
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Missouri continues battling opioid epidemic despite programs meant to help
The opioid epidemic continues in Missouri despite initiatives focused on prevention, treatment and…
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State Board of Education ironing out legislative plans
The State Board of Education discussed legislative priorities for the next session. Increases to teachers’ salaries dominated the conversation in…
Continue ReadingSearch for missing Chinese woman to resume Wednesday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — The search for a missing Chinese woman in a river in central Missouri has been called off until Wednesday. Divers searched…
Continue ReadingKansas City police say detective fatally shot man, gun found
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City police say a detective shot and killed a man at a home on the city’s east side. Spokesman Tim Hernandez said…
Continue ReadingActivist who spent week in tree charged with trespassing
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — A Columbia woman who spent a week in a tree to protest the city’s plans to build a trail through a private nature area has…
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Committee sees sports gambling as chance to raise money for Missouri schools
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Legalized sports betting is an opportunity to boost education funding, a special Missouri House committee has found. The…
Continue ReadingMissouri measures would allow college athletes to be paid
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri college athletes could be paid under new proposals by state lawmakers. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch that at…
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Judge rules 1851 law doesn’t apply in Missouri boat case
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) A federal judge has ruled that an 1851 maritime law does not protect a company from making payments to families of people…
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Gun laws among targets of pre-filed Missouri House bills
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Monday marks the first day Missouri lawmakers can begin prefiling bills for the General Assembly’s 2020 session, and more…
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Fewer people die on Missouri roads this Thanksgiving
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol counted four fewer deaths in traffic crashes during this year’s Thanksgiving holiday period…
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Hunters receive citations after start of deer season
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The November portion of deer season where hunters can use firearms started on Nov. 16. Since opening day, hunters around…
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Missouri unveils new temporary license plates to fight fraud
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) Missouri is cracking down on drivers who use fake temporary license plates with new holographic, temporary tags. The…
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Authorities monitor roadways during Thanksgiving holiday
Since the Missouri State Highway Patrol Thanksgiving holiday crash counting period began Wednesday at 6 p.m., there have been 14 vehicle crashes…
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Deer will be active during Thanksgiving travel
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) According to AAA, more than 49 million travelers in the United States hit the road on Thanksgiving in 2018. On top of delays and…
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Medical marijuana patient numbers exceed expectations
More than 21,000 patients have been approved for medical marijuana use since June 28, which is 2,000 more than initial projections for the first…
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New adult abuse reporting system expected to lower number of hotline calls
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Department of Health and Senior Services is rolling out a new adult abuse and neglect online reporting system.…
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NCAA upholds sanctions against Mizzou Athletics
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The NCAA announced Tuesday that it is upholding sanctions against the University of Missouri’s athletics program in connection…
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Missouri leaders want to keep guns from minors, abusers
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) Missouri Gov. Mike Parson, city leaders and police chiefs on Monday proposed a three-pronged plan to fight gun violence that…
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Authorities searching for man in Gasconade County
The Gasconade County Sheriff’s Office posted on its Facebook Saturday that Steven N. Vinson is wanted for a probation violation. The Gasconade County…
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