COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Supreme Court decided that a referendum challenging the 2025 “Missouri FIRST” map will go on the November ballot. That decision also means the general election must be held under the old map passed in 2022. At least two lawsuits have been filed challenging parts of this decision and take it
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MARSHALL, Mo. (KMIZ) The future of Fitzgibbon Hospital in Marshall is uncertain after a potential buyer backed out of a deal to purchase the hospital, according to federal bankruptcy court documents. Fitzgibbon Hospital is suing Strawberry Fields and American Medical Administrators, seeking damages for costs, alleged harm and delays the hospital says resulted from the
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has filed an emergency application to the Supreme Court of the United States over the Missouri high court’s decision to put the highly debated “Missouri First” Congressional map on the November ballot. Hanaway is looking for a stay, claiming that the Missouri Court’s decision on Thursday violates
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia has hired a Texas-based law company to help hire its next city attorney. City documents show the city hired Strategic Government Resources, Inc. for the recruitment project. Documents say the pricing cannot exceed $30,419, with $ 25,919 being used for consultant services and $4,500 for ad placements. The
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Friday, the Missouri Supreme Court rejected the Attorney General’s attempt to appeal the high court’s decision regarding congressional maps. The Missouri Supreme Court ruled the People Not Politicians successfully made their arguments and that Missouri voters will decide on the “Missouri First” map in November. The congressional map created in 2022
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Supreme Court of Missouri has rejected the Missouri attorney general’s attempt to appeal its decision striking down a new congressional map to the U.S. Supreme Court. Chief Justice Brent Powell signed the order, which simply states, “Respondent’s motion for a stay of injunction pending emergency appeal and application for stay
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 22-year-old Rolla man was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash Thursday night on Phelps County Road 5280, according to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The report says the man was riding the 2021 Honda Rebel 300 westbound when he went off the right side of the road,
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Week 2 of the Missouri high school football season kicked off on Friday night. You can find scores from all of your Mid-Missouri teams below, as well as highlights in the video player above.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A dead body was found floating face down in the Missouri River near the Noren River Access in North Jefferson City, the Jefferson City Police Department announced in a Friday press release. First responders were called at 3:17 p.m. for a report of an unresponsive person floating face down, the release says.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City Police Department spokesman says someone crashed a pickup truck into the Auto Zone on Missouri Boulevard on Thursday night. The driver was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, first-degree property damage and reckless driving. The driver’s name was not released by police and associated charges were not filed
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Board of Education unanimously picked Paul Wagner to become its newest member during its Thursday meeting. Five people filed to hold the seat formerly held by Jeanne Snodgrass, who stepped down in July because she is moving. The other finalist was Erica Perry. Wagner will be sworn in on Monday, Sept.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri drivers heading to recreation spots such as the Lake of the Ozarks for Labor Day weekend are paying nearly a dollar more per gallon than they were one year ago. The statewide average for regular gasoline reached about $3.82 per gallon Friday, according to AAA. That is nearly 93 cents higher
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The Missouri Supreme Court made national headlines on Thursday for a decision with far-reaching implications for November. And it’s a case that could be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court. Missouri’s court ruled that a congressional map passed by Republicans in the General Assembly last year would not be in effect for the November election,
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Tigers picked apart Arkansas-Pine Bluff in the first game of the 2026-27 season 54-14. You can watch extended highlights of the win in the video player below. There were plenty of questions heading into the week one for Mizzou. An nearly entirely new cast on both sides of the ball, and
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One person was found dead Thursday evening at Stephens Lake Park, according to Columbia police. Lt. Derek Moore told ABC 17 News at the scene that officers responded to someone being found dead. Moore said they are not sure about the manner of death yet and will not give identifies of the
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Firefighters responded to a call for a house fire near the Business Loop in Columbia on Thursday night. Flames were seen coming from a home in the 1100 block of Pannell Street. Firefighters were using water from a hydrant from the corner of Smith Street. High flames were seen coming from the
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Members and supporters of Laborers’ Local 955 marched through the University of Missouri’s campus on Thursday and called for “livable wages” outside of the school’s new $250 million north end zone renovations. It was the opening game for the Mizzou Tigers’ season, and the first with the new upgrades to Memorial Stadium.
Continue Reading COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Supreme Court handed down its opinions on three cases it heard arguments from on Wednesday. In the highly debated saga that had challenged the “Missouri First” congressional map that was signed by Gov. Mike Kehoe last year, the court ruled that People Not Politicians successfully made their arguments and will
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri is entering a $900,000 contract with a real estate developer. Documents obtained by ABC 17 News on Thursday show that the university has entered an agreement with Reith Jones Advisors. “Following a competitive process in January 2026, RJA was engaged by MU to support MU’s evaluation of developer
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Central Missouri Humane Society announced in a Thursday press release that it is temporarily halting its dog intake after a case of parvovirus was confirmed at the shelter. Parvo is a contagious virus that affects dogs, according to the release. Signs of parvo include lethardy, vomiting, diarrhea and loss of appetite.
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