Columbia City Council finalizes short-term rental regulations
The Columbia City Council is expected to vote Monday on changes to the city’s code regarding short-term rentals such as Airbnb and VRBO.
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While Chiefs head to Super Bowl, Missouri loses out on sports betting revenue
Bets placed on this year’s Super Bowl are expected to set records. Despite Missouri’s football team playing in the game, the state will not reap any of the benefits from sports betting.
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Parson visits southern border to support Texas governor
EAGLE PASS, Tx. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson joined several other GOP governors at the U.S.-Mexico border in Eagle Pass, Texas to criticize the Biden administration’s handling of the border crisis. Parson shared on “X” that he supports the decisions of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott when it comes to the border. Parson said he doesn’t believe
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Attorney General sends cease and desist letter to Missouri school district
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Attorney General Andrew Bailey sent a letter to a Missouri school district asking it to “cease and desist its use of human sexuality materials.” According to the letter, Webster Groves School District, near St. Louis, showed students a presentation on gender identity and sexual orientation without giving parents the opportunity to opt-out.
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Organization wants to bring direct cash assistance to Boone County residents
Missouri Jobs with Justice has applied for more than $5 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding to create a direct cash assistance pilot program in Boone County.
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Booming Missouri recreational marijuana sales bring in cash for vets, treatment, courts
Nearly one year later, adult-use marijuana has made nearly $2 billion in Missouri. With a 6% state sales tax, Missouri racked in around $120 million.
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Amendment 3 expert says local marijuana sales taxes should not stack
A member of the team who wrote the constitutional amendment that legalized recreational marijuana in Missouri says local governments are not following the law when they double up on sales taxes.
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Parson proposes $1.3 million for Missouri Task Force 1 after veto last year
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.
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Gov. Parson proposed $1.4 million for upgrades to crime lab
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,
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Parson outlines plan to address child care issues during State of the State address
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
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Ashcroft calls state audit a political attack
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
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Boone County Commission puts senior property tax break on ballot
The Boone County Commission on Tuesday added a question to the April ballot about whether seniors’ property taxes should be frozen.
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Missouri Democrats push to restore abortion access on anniversary of Roe v. Wade
Monday was the 51st anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion across the country.
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Callaway County Sheriff Chism’s pay to end in February
Callaway County will stop paying its suspended sheriff, Clay Chism, next month.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Will you vote in Missouri’s presidential caucuses?
Iowa kicked off the presidential nominating season Monday with its first-in-the-nation caucuses.
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How to participate in Missouri’s presidential caucuses
Instead of heading to the polls this winter, Missouri voters will head to caucuses to decide who their party should support for president.
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Investigators determine suspicious package sent to attorney general contained meth
The suspicious package sent to the Missouri Attorney General’s Office in April contained methamphetamine, according to records ABC 17 News obtained from the Missouri Department of Public Safety.
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City of Belle claims no sign of missing funds or misuse of guns amid mayor’s charges
The City of Belle released a statement Wednesday saying that no money is missing from its bank accounts and that none of its guns are missing or have been misused.
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Columbia senator drafting bill to increase swatting punishment after call to secretary of state’s house
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Sen. Caleb Rowden (R-Columbia) is working on legislation that would increase the penalty for swatting, following a swatting call to the secretary of state’s house on Sunday night. Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft was a target of a swatting attempt at his home Sunday night, Ashcroft posted on his social
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Callaway County still paying suspended sheriff after DWI plea
Suspended Callaway County sheriff Clay Chism continues to collect pay from the county weeks after admitting to driving while intoxicated.
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