Missouri Archives

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Will Missouri voters approve recreational marijuana?

November 8, 2022 2:16 AM ABC 17 News Team

Missouri voters have a chance on Election Day to decriminalize recreational marijuana.

State election officials block federal oversight of Cole County polling locations

November 7, 2022 8:58 PM Hannah Falcon

This year, the DOJ is looking into 64 voting jurisdictions within 24 states.

Schmitt ties Busch Valentine to Biden administration in Columbia campaign stop

November 7, 2022 6:31 AM Joushua Blount

Schmitt ties Busch Valentine to Biden administration in Columbia campaign stop

Secretary of state says Department of Justice asked to observe Cole County polls

November 6, 2022 4:59 PM Hannah Falcon

The Missouri Secretary of State’s Office said Saturday that Cole County’s top elections official has denied a Department of Justice request to monitor Tuesday’s election.

Recommendations for Columbia City Council include ending city logo trash-bag program next year

November 4, 2022 4:10 PM Kennedy Miller

The Columbia City Council will meet Monday to discuss recommendations for trash pickup in the city.

Organizations to host marketing workshop in Jefferson City for small business owners

November 4, 2022 6:24 AM Joushua Blount

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Several organizations from the Jefferson City area will hold a free marketing workshop Friday morning. The “How to Own Your Local Market” marketing workshop will be at First Mid Bank & Trust from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Anyone interested in attending the workshop can register before 8 a.m. Although, organizers

Missouri voters to decide on statewide constitutional convention

November 3, 2022 7:13 PM Hannah Falcon

Every 20 years, the same question appears on the Missouri ballots: “Shall there be a convention to revise and amend the constitution?”

Amendment 5 could see Missouri National Guard change offices

November 2, 2022 7:52 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Next week, state voters will have a chance to vote on Amendment 5, which would move Missouri’s Department of National Guard from it’s current partnership with the Missouri Department of Public Safety. State Rep. Adam Schnelting (R-St. Charles) introduced the amendment to the Missouri House of Representatives. If passed, the Amendment would

Ex-Chiefs assistant Reid sentenced to three years in prison

November 1, 2022 4:47 PM Associated Press

By MARGARET STAFFORD Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Former Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach Britt Reid has been sentenced to three years in prison for a drunken driving crash that seriously injured a 5-year-old girl in 2021. Reid’s sentencing Tuesday comes after he pleaded guilty in September to driving while intoxicated causing serious

Hartzler holds marijuana impact summit to discuss concerns about Amendment 3

November 1, 2022 8:06 PM Erika McGuire

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri will be heading to the polls next week to vote on Amendment 3. The amendment would legalize the recreational sales of marijuana for adults. While some are in favor of the amendment, Rep. Vicky Hartzler held a marijuana impact summit Tuesday to talk about cannabis issues in Missouri. A panel of

Missouri voters to decide how state funds should be allocated

October 31, 2022 8:39 PM Hannah Falcon

Amendment One would change the way state funds are allocated.

Parson announces $1 million Missouri Blue Scholarship fund to assist law enforcement academy recruits

October 31, 2022 11:59 AM Erika McGuire

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As police departments across the county continue to face officer shortages, Gov. Mike Parson says a new initiative could improve the situation in Missouri. Parson announced Friday the launch of a $1 million Missouri Blue Scholarship Fund. It’s in an effort to help attract more Missourians to law enforcement careers. The Missouri

Groups offer ways for trick-or-treaters to stay safe this Halloween

October 31, 2022 6:25 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As Mid-Missouri families consider their trick-or-treat plans Monday night, officials offer a few ways to have a safe Halloween. AAA recommends buying or creating a noticeable costume. The organization suggests using lights or bright and reflective materials to make trick-or-treaters easy to see. Parents can add reflective tape to costumes and treat

Man arrested for police chase, hitting multiple patrol cars

October 29, 2022 5:28 PM Hannah Falcon

AUDRAIN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Editor’s note: this article has been changed to accurately reflect the amount of property damage. Audrain County deputies arrested a man Saturday following an overnight chase across Mid-Missouri. The chase happened early Friday morning. Michael J. Brooks, formerly of Mexico, Missouri, is accused of leading law enforcement officers on a chase

Mid-Missouri law enforcement agencies to host prescription drug take back events

October 29, 2022 5:30 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Several law enforcement agencies in Mid-Missouri will join the Drug Enforcement Administration as it hosts its 23rd National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Saturday. People will be able to drop off their unwanted medications at several locations starting at 10 a.m.According to experts, a person should never flush their medications down a drain as that method can

Mass shooting at St. Louis high school sparks debate on gun laws, mental health resources

October 28, 2022 8:25 PM Hannah Falcon

Missouri politicians are debating whether the law or more mental health resources would have made a difference.

Drought snarls Mississippi River transit in blow to farmers

October 28, 2022 9:04 AM Associated Press

By MICHAEL PHILLIS, JIM SALTER and JEFF ROBERSON Associated Press ALONG THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER (AP) — Adam Thomas starts harvesting soybeans on his Illinois farm when the dew burns off in the morning. This year, dry weather accelerated the work, allowing him to start early. His problem was getting the soybeans to market. About 60%

Mexico Public Schools cancels Friday classes after threat made to school

October 27, 2022 10:43 PM Ryan Shiner

MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) Mexico Public Schools have canceled Friday classes for all schools after a threat was made towards the district. Superintendent Melissa Chastain called parents on Thursday night to announce that classes had been canceled. The message stated: “This evening, we were made aware of a threat against the middle school and high school.

MU doctor warns RSV is affecting children earlier than normal

October 27, 2022 5:00 PM Kennedy Miller

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As communities continue to battle COVID-19 and flu cases, doctors say the community has another virus that needs attention. Doctors are warning of the respiratory syncytial virus. Dr. Chris Wilhelm, a pediatric doctor at MU Health Care, says it’s targeting children much earlier than it typically would. “I didn’t really see any last week until the

Gov. Parson to thank community, first responders for help following deadly Amtrak derailment

October 27, 2022 5:46 AM Joushua Blount

CHARITON COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Michael Parson plans to visit Chariton County Thursday following the deadly Amtrak derailment in June. The governor is scheduled to visit Mendon High School from 12:45 to 1:30 p.m. to thank the community and emergency crews for responding to the derailment. On June 27 at 12:42 p.m., an Amtrak train