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Missouri Senate passes bill against road-blocking protesters

February 25, 2021 5:31 PM Associated Press

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri protesters who repeatedly block traffic without permission could face felony charges under a bill passed by state senators. The GOP-led Senate voted 24-9 Thursday to pass the bill. The measure follows protests last summer in the St. Louis area over the death of George Floyd, including demonstrations that blocked

Gov. Parson: Teachers to be included in next COVID-19 vaccination phase to begin March 15

February 25, 2021 11:24 AM Chanel Porter

The tier includes teachers, childcare employees and grocery store employees.

Missouri GOP-led House advances private school funding bill

February 25, 2021 4:09 PM Associated Press

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Poor Missouri families could get money for private school through a tax credit program advancing in the state House. The Republican-led House voted in favor of the measure Wednesday. Under the program, private donors would give money to nonprofits that would dole out scholarships to low-income families. Donors would get state

Marshall Public Schools audit petitioner: ‘We expect good things’

February 25, 2021 2:53 PM Matt Ragsdale

A former Marshall Public Schools parent and concerned citizen said she “expects good things” to come from an audit of the school district.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should COVID-19 concerns still be a valid reason to vote absentee?

February 25, 2021 2:21 AM ABC 17 News Team

Missourians were able to claim such vulnerability to request absentee ballots in last years’ elections.

Missouri State Auditor announces citizen-requested audit of Marshall School District

February 24, 2021 10:29 PM Karl Wehmhoener

State Auditor Nicole Galloway’s office announced Wednesday morning that the office will audit Marshall Public Schools and the Smithville R-II School District after petitions were submitted by residents of those districts.

Missouri GOP-led House advances private school funding bill

February 24, 2021 7:14 PM Associated Press

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Poor Missouri families could get money for private school through a tax credit program advancing in the state House. The Republican-led House voted in favor of the measure Wednesday. Under the program, private donors would give money to nonprofits that would dole out scholarships to low-income families. Donors would get state

Special prosecutor picked for case against St. Louis couple

February 24, 2021 11:45 AM Associated Press

A former U.S. attorney will be the special prosecutor in the case of a St. Louis couple who waved guns at racial injustice protesters last summer.

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Truman VA vaccinates 10,000th veteran against COVID-19

February 24, 2021 9:27 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Gov. Parson announces five appointments to boards and commissions; Columbian named to Mental Health Commission

February 24, 2021 5:32 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson named a Columbian to the Mental Health Commission and four other appointments to various boards and commissions and filled one county office vacancy. The governor appointed Brian Neuner to the Mental Health Commission. The release states, Neuner currently serves as the Chief Development and Marketing Officer for Special

FDA reports Johnson & Johnson 1-dose shot effective against COVID-19

February 24, 2021 3:15 PM Zola Crowder

During clinical trials, the Food and Drug Administration found the single-dose Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine 66% effective at preventing COVID-19 cases.

Some in Missouri successfully appeal jobless repayments

February 24, 2021 3:09 PM Associated Press

ST. LOUIS (AP) — About 46,000 Missourians were mistakenly overpaid unemployment benefits as part of the stimulus during the coronavirus pandemic. While the state wants the money back, some are having success in winning their appeals. Missouri Department of Labor Director Anna Hui has said the state has a duty to collect the $150 million

Gun rights rally in Missouri Capitol rotunda

‘Concerned citizens’ attend Second Amendment rights rally at Missouri Capitol

February 24, 2021 1:10 PM Matt Ragsdale

People packed into the rotunda Wednesday for a Second Amendment rights rally at the Missouri Capitol.

Increased gas prices and budget cuts to Fulton’s city budget may come to recoup after ‘financial disaster’

February 23, 2021 3:29 PM Connor Hirsch

The meeting is set for 6:30 p.m. at Fulton City Hall. The council held an emergency meeting the previous Tuesday about the issue caused by frozen well heads across the country after the polar vortex.

University of Missouri receives grant for a ‘sticker’ that may detect COVID-19

February 23, 2021 10:28 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A University of Missouri engineer received a grant from the National Science Foundation to plan for large-scale manufacturing of an on-skin, wearable bioelectronic device.

Travel to be impacted by an oversized vehicle Thursday in Callaway and Montgomery Counties

February 23, 2021 9:28 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Beginning Thursday morning, Oxbo Transport will move a large piece of equipment for Ameren Electric that will require an oversized vehicle to travel through Callaway and Montgomery Counties. The oversized vehicle will begin traveling at 8:45 a.m. southbound on Callaway County Route CC, south of Route O, and will then make its

Missouri Senate OKs bill to limit COVID-19 lawsuits

February 23, 2021 6:55 PM Associated Press

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri senators have passed a bill to shield hospitals, manufacturers and other businesses from lawsuits over alleged wrongdoing during the pandemic. The GOP-led Senate voted 20-13 in favor of the bill. The measure now goes to the House for consideration. Republican Gov. Mike Parson has been pushing lawmakers to pass

Missouri Senate bill cracks down on road-blocking protesters

February 23, 2021 6:49 PM Associated Press

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri protesters who repeatedly block traffic without permission could face felony charges under a bill advancing in the state Senate. Senators on Tuesday gave the measure initial approval. The measure follows protests last summer in the St. Louis area over the death of George Floyd, including demonstrations that blocked major highways.