Moser’s Foods announces plans for new ownership
In a news release Pro Food Systems, Inc. announced it is buying the Mid-Missouri grocery store chain. The company said Moser’s will remain under local ownership.
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Crashes up, deaths down on Missouri highways over Thanksgiving weekend
The number of crashes on Missouri’s highways during the Thanksgiving holiday travel period was up this year compared to last but deaths were cut in half.
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Record-breaking online shopping predicted for Cyber Monday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Black Friday is over, but families can still take advantage of offers and discounts for holiday shopping thorugh Cyber Monday. This year, 182 million consumers are projected to take advantage of the season’s lowest in-store and online prices, with 71.1 million online shoppers, according to a survey by the National Retail Federation
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Missouri State Highway Patrol sees increased traffic accidents during holiday travel
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Traffic accidents increase this weekend as holiday travelers take to the roads. From Nov. 19 to Saturday, there were 148 traffic accidents throughout the state with 54 of them resulting in serious injury. That is 18 more crashes than the week before with 26 more in terms of serious injury, according to
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Online shopping scams pop up during holiday season
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Better Business Bureau said most holiday shoppers are planning to buy at least half of their gifts online this year, and cyber criminals are trying to take advantage. The National Retail Federation said online shopping is expected to increase between 7%-9% this year from 2022, up to more than $270 billion.
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Drought in Missouri leads to extra work to maintain Christmas trees; tree prices expected to increase
BOONVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) According to the U.S. drought monitor, the majority of Missouri is currently experiencing drought conditions. Gov. Mike Parson recently signed an executive order to extend the drought alert in the state until May 1, 2024. The drought alert was initially created with an executive order on May 31 in response to severe drought conditions.
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MDC: 193,669 deer harvested during November portion of firearms season
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation shows that 193,669 deer were harvested in the state during the November portion of firearms deer season, according to a Wednesday press release. The season ran from Nov. 11-21. Of the harvested deer, 105,614 were antlered bucks, 16,081 were button bucks, and 71,974 were does, the release states.
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Perry County man charged with child molestation in Boone County
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Perry County man has been charged with first-degree child molestation after authorities claim he sexually assaulted a child on Oct. 29, 2022. A heavily redacted probable cause statement says Blouin molested a child in a chair while in the presence of other people. The mother of the victim spoke with law
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Former eastern Missouri police officer pleads guilty to sex trafficking, child porn charges
ST. LOUIS (KMIZ) A former Potosi, Missouri, police officer pleaded guilty in federal court on Thursday to ex trafficking, solicitation of child pornography and coercion and enticement of a minor, according to a press release from the Department of Justice. Matthew Skaggs, 40, was accused of giving vape cartridges, lcohol, CBD and THC to a
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Boone County Commissioners pass on senior property tax freeze
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Commission is working with other counties across Missouri to draft a new version of a law that would provide a property tax freeze for retired residents. A state law allowing a property tax freeze for seniors went into effect Aug. 28. The freeze has to be put into effect by county
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Missouri Supreme Court deals a blow to secretary of state’s ballot language on abortion
By JIM SALTER Associated Press The Missouri Supreme Court has turned away an appeal about how to word a ballot question on access to abortion. The state’s Republican secretary of state has suggested wording that would ask voters whether they are in favor of allowing “dangerous and unregulated abortions until live birth.” A state appeals
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ESPN documentary reveals first comments from ‘ChiefsAholic’ since arrest
For the first time since he disappeared due to an arrest, Chiefs Kingdom is hearing from the man previously known as ChiefsAholic.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you like Missouri’s voter ID law?
The Cole County Circuit Court is hearing a challenge to Missouri’s voter ID law this week.
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Chiefs, Eagles fans brave elements during Monday night Super Bowl rematch
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Kansas City Chiefs faced off against the Philadelphia Eagles in a Super Bowl rematch Monday night at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs (7-3) fell to the Eagles 21-17. Philadelphia has the best record in the NFL at 9-1. Fans came out in droves to Arrowed Stadium on Monday and fought against
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Ashcroft’s application to transfer abortion ballot summary case to Missouri Supreme Court denied
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Supreme Court on Monday denied Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft’s appeal to move a case involving the ballot summary on abortion to the Missouri Supreme Court. Ashcroft previously tried to move the case to the Missouri Supreme Court, but that was overruled and denied. He filed a notice to transfer
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Witnesses, expert testify in Missouri voter ID lawsuit Monday
As the bench trial in the lawsuit against Missouri’s voter ID law continues, witnesses and an expert are expected to testify Monday on the effects of the law.
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Missouri sees over $100 million in marijuana sales in October
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri has made about $1.8 billion from marijuana sales since the adult-use was legalized. The Department of Health and Senior Services released the latest sales numbers, showing $95.5 million was made in adult sales in October, along with $17.6 million in medical sales. This makes a total of $113.1 million in
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Governor Mike Parson signs Executive Order extending drought alert
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) On Friday, Gov. Mike Parson signed an executive order, extending the drought alert in Missouri until May 1, 2024. The announcement was made via press release from the Governor Parson’s office. On May 31st this year, Gov. Parson issued the initial drought alert. “Having to issue a drought alert this spring
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson on Friday signed an executive order to extend the drought alert in the state until May 1, 2024, according to a press release from the governor’s office. The current drought monitor in Missouri shows much of the state in severe or moderate levels of drought. The press release
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State cannabis regulators revoke manufacturing facility license for Delta Extraction
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation has revoked the marijuana manufacturing license of Delta Extraction, LLC, according to a Thursday press release from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. The revocation will take effect Saturday, Dec. 2, according to the release. According to the release, the DCR issued an
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