Missouri Department of Corrections Director retiring after seven years
Missouri Department of Corrections Director Anne Precythe’s last day will be Dec. 5. An interim director will be announced after her retirement.
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State marks fifth transfer of funds from medical marijuana program
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services has transferred $13 million from the state’s medical marijuana program to the Missouri Veterans Commission, according to a news release.
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New Food Bank Market opens, providing multiple services for the community
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The new location for The Food Bank Market is opening its doors Wednesday at 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., providing more than just food for the community. The Food Bank Market, part of the The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri, will provide food and services for community members in need
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‘Cold Weather Rule’ goes into effect Wednesday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Public Service Commission’s Cold Weather Rule will go into effect Wednesday for gas and electric utilities across Missouri. Under the rule, natural gas and electric utilities are prohibited from disconnecting any heat-related services when the temperature is predicted to drop below 32 degrees during the following 24 hours. The rule
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New food pantry opens as Missouri experiences increased food insecurity
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri is one of eight states that experiences food insecurity more than the national average, according to a recent report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Food Bank of Central & Northeast Missouri’s new food pantry, the Food Bank Market opens to the public on Wednesday and aims to help with
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Missouri Appeals Court rejects Ashcroft’s plea on ballot language on abortion question
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Western District Appeals Court sided with a recent circuit judge’s decision to reword a ballot summary about a petition that could increase abortion access in the state. Last month, Cole County Judge Jon Beteem rewrote the ballot summary language. Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft and Attorney General Andrew Bailey sought the
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‘Suspicious package’ at Capitol determined to be nonthreat
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A suspicious packaged that was delivered to the governor’s office at the Capitol on Tuesday was determined to not be a threat, according to an email from Gov. Mike Parson’s press secretary Jonathan Shiflett. Shiflett told ABC 17 News that police and a HAZMAT crew inspected the package, and there was
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Two Missouri men accused of assaulting officers during riot at the U.S. Capitol charged
By JIM SALTER Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Two Missouri men accused of assaulting police officers during the U.S. Capitol riot, including pushing bike racks that were being used as barricades into a police line, have been charged. Federal charges filed Monday in Washington, D.C., accuse 41-year-old Jared Luther Owens of Farmington and 49-year-old
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Chiefs and Patriots compete for fans and influence in Germany ahead of games in Frankfurt
By KEN MAGUIRE AP Sports Writer The Patriots have the history. The Chiefs have the juice. New England is bringing its six Super Bowl trophies to Frankfurt. Kansas City has a yacht, not to mention the star quarterback and tight end. They’re all headed to Frankfurt to take part in two weeks of American football
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Missouri appeals court considers how to word abortion petition on ballot
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Arguments continued Monday over a petition that would allow more access to abortion in Missouri than before Roe v. Wade was overturned. Last month, Cole County Judge Jon Beteem rewrote the ballot summary language. Now, Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft and Attorney General Andrew Bailey want the Appeals Court in the
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Lawyer in attorney general’s office planning run for Boone County House seat
ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) – A lawyer in the Missouri Attorney General’s Office is planning a run for the 44th House District’s Republican nomination. Bryce Beal, 25, filed paperwork with the Missouri Ethics Commission to run in the August 2024 primary. Beal works in the special litigation division in the state attorney general’s office and lives
Continue ReadingStudent loan servicer MOHELA penalized for sending late bills
By Katie Lobosco, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Department of Education is penalizing one of its student loan servicing contractors for failing to send billing statements on time to 2.5 million borrowers earlier this month when payments resumed after a more than three-year pause. More than 800,000 federal student loan borrowers were late making their
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Osage County Jail inmate back in custody after escaping Sunday evening
OSAGE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) An Osage County Jail inmate is back in custody Monday morning after escaping late Sunday evening. The Osage County Sheriff’s Office says around 9:40 p.m. Sunday Alex Stieffermann overpowered and assaulted two detentions officers and got outside the jail. After a three hour manhunt, Deputies say Stieffermann was back in custody
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Room At The Inn announces winter shelter will not have closing date for first time in 16 years
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Sunday Room At The Inn’s winter shelter opened its doors and will remain open every night of the year. According to a press release, this is the first year in which there is no closing date since the shelter first opened 16 years ago. Room At The Inn is an emergency
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Missouri law enforcement offers safety tips for Halloween
COLUMBIA, Mo. KMIZ As Halloween approaches, law enforcement advises all the supernatural creatures and superheroes, trick-or-treaters, parents, and party-goers to stay safe before the spooky day. Playful scares are expected, but law enforcement warns it is not when it comes to safety. David Williams, Lieutenant at Jefferson City Police Department, advises parents to go to
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Hamra announces gubernatorial bid as Democrat
Editor’s note: This article has been corrected to indicate the correct Christopher Wright is running for governor as a Republican. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mike Hamra announced a bid for the 2024 Missouri governor in a Thursday press release. Hamra is from Springfield, Missouri, and states he is the CEO of Hamra Enterprises. The release states
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Benton County man charged after allegedly attacking another with sickle
WARSAW, Mo. (KMIZ) A Warsaw, Missouri, man was charged on Monday after allegedly another person with a sickle on Sunday. Todd Baker, 42, was charged with first-degree assault and armed criminal action. He is being held at the Benton County Jail on a $150,000 bond. Baker appeared by video from the jail on Tuesday and
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Mann announces he will not seek reelection for Missouri House seat, citing mental health concerns
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) State Rep. Doug Mann (D-Columbia) announced in a Wednesday press release that he will not seek reelection for his seat next year. The release states he will forgo a reelection bid “due to lingering mental health concerns.” Mann has suffered from “chronic treatment-resistant depression for years,” according to the release. The release
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Buckle Up Phone Down day encourages residents to follow new hands-free driving law
COLUMBIA, MO. (KMIZ) Several agencies held a press conference on Wednesday at the Missouri State Highway Patrol Headquarters in Jefferson City with the goal of encouraging residents to follow the new hands-free driving law. “Buckle Down Phone Up Day” included members from Missouri Department of Transportation, State Highway Patrol, AAA and local safety advocates. The
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Despite pushback from lawmakers, University of Missouri will not change new policy on race-based scholarships
Following the decision, the University of Missouri System announced it would no longer offer scholarships with race-based prerequisites or use race as a consideration for admission to graduate programs.
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