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Ameren warns of online scam targeting Missouri customers

January 29, 2024 11:36 AM Morgan Buresh

Ameren wants customers in Missouri and Illinois to be aware of fake website listings that mimic the utility’s site.

Parson proposes $1.3 million for Missouri Task Force 1 after veto last year

January 29, 2024 11:28 AM Hannah Falcon

After funding for Missouri Task Force 1 was vetoed last year, Gov. Mike Parson proposed $1.3 million for the specialized disaster response team in his budget plan.

Missouri prosecutor seeks to overturn the conviction of an inmate who has spent decades on death row

January 29, 2024 12:00 PM Associated Press

By JIM SALTER Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — A Missouri prosecutor now believes that inmate Marcellus Williams is innocent of the crime that landed him on death row and very nearly cost him his life, and is seeking to overturn his conviction. St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell filed a court motion Friday

‘It’s fantastic!’: Fans excited to see Kansas City Chiefs return to the Super Bowl

January 28, 2024 7:55 PM Jazsmin Halliburton

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Fans are excited to see the Kansas City Chiefs going back to the Super Bowl. Academy Sports and Outdoors stores across Missouri and Kansas immediately began selling the official Kansas City Chiefs AFC Championship shirts, hats, fleece, and more. ABC 17 News caught up with a few excited Chiefs fans at the

Local wedding industry slowly bounces back after pandemic

January 28, 2024 6:51 PM Euphenie Andre

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The wedding industry is gradually rebounding after facing significant losses during the pandemic. According to local wedding vendors, the average cost of a wedding in Missouri ranges from $28,000 to $30,000. Although there is a slow resurgence in the industry, wedding officials note that there is still room for growth. Many people

Gov. Parson proposed $1.4 million for upgrades to crime lab

January 27, 2024 7:27 PM Euphenie Andre

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Governor Mike Parson suggests a $1.4 million investment to enhance the Missouri State Highway Patrol Crime Lab. According to the Boone County prosecutor, DNA testing results can take anywhere from 10.5 months to 20 months. The Department of Public Safety aims to enhance efficiency by acquiring four microscopes and hiring three new employees,

Moberly man accused of shooting trooper in Shelby County charged

January 25, 2024 3:21 PM Ryan Shiner

SHELBY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper was shot on Wednesday evening in Clarence during an exchange of gunfire with a man who was chased by the patrol, according to a social media post from MSHP. Erik Prange, 51, of Moberly, was charged on Thursday with four counts of first-degree assault and

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Is $40k enough for a minimum teacher salary?

January 25, 2024 3:59 AM ABC 17 News Team

Gov. Mike Parson gave his final State of the State address in the House chamber Wednesday afternoon.

Parson reflects on clemency achievements in State of the State address

January 24, 2024 10:48 PM Mitchell Kaminski

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) During Wednesday’s State of the State address, Gov. Mike Parson touched on clearing the clemency backlog in Missouri. When Parson first took office in 2018, there was a backlog of nearly 4,000 people waiting for clemency. Some of the applications Parson inherited, dated back to 2009. Today, that total is down to

Parson outlines plan to address child care issues during State of the State address

January 24, 2024 9:57 PM Hannah Falcon

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry said the lack of affordable child care is costing the state more than $1 billion each year. Gov. Mike Parson delivered his final State of the State address on Wednesday afternoon. In the speech, he outlined his priorities for the next budget and this

Missouri State Highway Patrol adds Accelerated Academy with no required residency relocation

January 24, 2024 11:41 AM Morgan Buresh

The Missouri State Highway Patrol has added an Accelerated Academy this year that will not require residency relocation for Missouri applicants.

Extreme cold, snow and ice cause more, deeper potholes

January 24, 2024 11:51 AM Jazsmin Halliburton

Potholes are appearing and expanding after rounds of extreme temperatures and wintry precipitation hit Mid-Missouri over the past few weeks.

Parson seeks more pay for teachers, state workers in proposed budget

January 24, 2024 3:50 AM Gabrielle Teiner, Matthew Sanders

Gov. Mike Parson wants the legislature to continue providing grants to increase teacher salaries.

Ashcroft calls state audit a political attack

January 23, 2024 1:54 PM Hannah Falcon

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick released a report giving the Missouri Secretary of State’s Office a “fair” rating — a downgrade from the office’s “good” rating. The report claims that Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft’s office refused to provide Fitzpatrick’s office with cybersecurity reviews of 116 local election authorities. In addition, the

Rowden removes conservative state senators from committee assignments

January 23, 2024 12:39 PM Matthew Sanders, Hannah Falcon

State Senate Republican leaders held a news conference Tuesday to talk about the rest of the session.

Missouri Democrats push to restore abortion access on anniversary of Roe v. Wade

January 22, 2024 2:59 PM Hannah Falcon

Monday was the 51st anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion across the country.

Department of Conservation: New record set for Missouri deer harvest

January 17, 2024 9:11 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A new record has been set for harvested deer in a season. According to a Missouri Department of Conservation press release, there were 326,026 deer harvested during the 2023-24 season, which ended on Monday. The previous record was 325,457 in 2006. The top-four counties in the state were Franklin County with 7,395

Why ‘viability’ is dividing the abortion rights movement

January 16, 2024 11:12 AM Associated Press

By CHRISTINE FERNANDO and SUMMER BALLENTINE Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A divide between abortion-rights activists over whether to include restrictions regarding the viability of the fetus on planned state ballot measures is roiling the movement. Advocates say the fight has resurfaced long-brewing ruptures among reproductive rights advocates, especially in Republican-leaning or closely