NTSB releases preliminary report about deadly Amtrak derailment in Chariton County
The NTSB has released its preliminary report about last month’s deadly Amtrak derailment near Mendon, Missouri.
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Missouri unemployment rate hits record low
The unemployment rate in Missouri for the month of June was the lowest seasonally adjusted rate since 1976.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Missouri sheriffs give concealed carry permit holder records if the FBI requests them?
Several Missouri county sheriffs are worried about an alleged FBI request for concealed carry permit holder records.
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Several Missouri sheriffs say they refuse to handover concealed carry documents if asked by the FBI
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ.) Several Missouri county sheriffs are worried about an alleged FBI request for concealed carry permit holder records. The requests allegedly state that Missouri County Sheriffs’ offices will need to hand over concealed carry permit holder records to the FBI. However, Capt. Brian Leer, who works at the Boone County Sheriff’s Office, says it’s never
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Understanding Missouri’s conceal carry laws
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After an armed citizen stopped a shooter at an Indiana mall, ABC 17 News decided to take a look at the current concealed carry laws in Missouri. When it comes to conceal carry laws, some Missourians might think you need a permit to carry concealed in Missouri. However, anyone over the age of 19 who
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TUESDAY UPDATES: State of Missouri reporting over half of all counties at medium COVID community level
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Officer shot during North Kansas City traffic stop dies from injuries, suspect in custody
By KCTV Staff Click here for updates on this story NORTH KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KMOV) — A North Kansas City police officer has died from his injuries after he was shot in the line of duty. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office said a person of interest has been taken into custody after he shot Officer
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Marissa Hollowed returning to ABC 17 News
ABC 17 News is welcoming back a familiar face to Mid-Missouri.
Continue ReadingMotorcycle crash kills Centralia man in Cole County
A Centralia man died Saturday afternoon after a motorcycle crash in Cole County, according to the crash report from Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop F.
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Missouri swimmer likely infected with amoeba in Iowa dies
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri resident who was infected with a rare brain-eating amoeba that likely happened after swimming in a southwestern Iowa lake has died, health officials said Friday. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services said the patient died due to primary amebic meningoencephalitis, a rare and usually fatal infection
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Sheena Greitens seeks more privacy in civil lawsuit
Former governor and current Republican U.S. Senate candidate Eric Greitens and his ex-wife Sheena Greitens did not publicly testify during a hearing Friday in their family court case.
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FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County moves to medium COVID-19 community level
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Continue Reading Pilot arrested after landing plane on interstate in Missouri
GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. (AP) — An intoxicated pilot was arrested after landing a small aircraft early Friday on Interstate 70 southeast of Kansas City, Missouri, after radioing that he had run out of fuel, authorities said. The landing about 2:30 a.m. east of Grain Valley, roughly 20 miles (32 kilometers) southeast of Kansas City, closed
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As medical marijuana thrives, Missourians could see recreational use on November ballot
In the four years since the program was first approved by Missouri voters, it’s grown to having dispensaries and cultivators in nearly every corner of the state.
Continue Reading Missouri AG says FBI can’t audit concealed carry permits
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt says FBI agents will not be allowed to audit concealed carry permits collected by county sheriffs. Schmitt sent a letter to FBI Director Christopher Wray Wednesday saying Missouri law prohibits federal, state and private entities from having access to records of Missourian residents who have
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$50,000 grant awarded to evaluate wastewater system improvements for New Bloomfield
NEW BLOOMFIELD, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has awarded a $50,000 Clean Water Engineering Report Grant to the city of New Bloomfield to evaluate the city’s wastewater and collection system. “An important part of our work is helping Missouri communities maintain and improve their aging water treatment systems,” said Dru Buntin, director
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Belfonte Dairy Recalls “Chocolate to Die For” ice cream in 1.5 quart package
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Belfonte Dairy is recalling “Chocolate to Die For” premium ice cream because it may contain undisclosed peanuts. The ice cream comes in a 1.5 quarts (1.41 L) container. The ice cream was produced at its Kansas City ice cream manufacturing facility. The affected products were sold and distributed to customers and
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MoDOT seeks feedback about possible Interstate 70 improvements in Boone County
The Missouri Department of Transportation is asking the public for feedback on possible improvements and changes that could be made to a stretch of I-70 in Boone County.
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Two friends share the life of two people killed in a fatal car crash on Highway 124
On Tuesday, close friends talked about the life of two people from Boonville who died in a car crash on Highway 124 a few miles outside of Fayette on Monday night.
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New suicide and crisis hotline number 9-8-8 set to launch on Saturday
The number 9-8-8 will be replacing the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline of 1-800-273-TALK beginning on Saturday.
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