QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should mifepristone be available by mail?
The long-used abortion drug mifepristone came under fresh legal scrutiny after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and the right to an abortion.
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Nearly two years after fire, Boone County property left in ruins sparks safety concerns
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boone County property that burned down nearly two years ago still hasn’t been cleaned up, which has drawn the ire of residents. The house — located in the 400 block of Hackberry Boulevard — burned down in the early morning of Jan. 28, 2022. The rubble has set there since.
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Police investigation continues after evidence was found in dumpster at store in Fayette
FAYETTE, Mo. (KMIZ) On Tuesday, the City of Fayette’s attorney Nathan Nickolaus told ABC 17 News that evidence was found inside of a dumpster at a grocery store and was not disposed of properly by a police officer. Nickolaus said he wasn’t aware of which specific store the evidence was found and said he was
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Moberly warden challenges court against homicide prisoner’s release
A Mid-Missouri prison warden was ordered this week to show that he was not in contempt for not releasing a prisoner on bond pending a new trial.
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More than $52,000 raised during holiday food drive
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The One-For-One Holiday Food Drive that took place in Columbia and Jefferson City on Wednesday raised more than $52,000, according to preliminary totals. The drive was held for 12 hours at the Columbia Mall and Buchheit of Jefferson City. Donations can be made online.
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Missouri starts prescription drug monitoring program
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri’s statewide prescription drug monitoring program started Wednesday, according to a press release from the Missouri Office of Administration. According to the release, the PDMP aims to reduce abuse and misuse of drugs, such as opioids, by making dispensation information for substances available to prescribers, dispensers and health care providers. Now, pharmacies
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Woman accused of statutory rape, child porn possession requests change of venue
MARIES COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman accused of several child sex crimes in Maries County requested a change of venue on Tuesday. Rikki Lynn Laughlin, 24, was charged with second-degree statutory rape, possession of child pornography, tampering with a victim, sexual exploitation of a minor, tampering with physical evidence, furnishing pornographic material to a minor
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As lawmakers propose permanent raises for teachers, educators fear it’s not enough
After two years of temporary grants, lawmakers are now pushing a permanent raise to Missouri teachers’ base salary.
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Camden County woman dies after getting hit by truck
RICHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) A Richland, Missouri, woman was killed Wednesday after she was hit by a 2005 Ford F250, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. The crash report states that Margaret Lytell was lying in the roadway on Highway 7 — about 433 feet west of Thomas Street — when she was
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Camden County fire burns mobile home, vehicles, sparks wildfire
A Camden County fire that burned a mobile home, several vehicles and natural cover around the trailer early Wednesday appears to be accidental.
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Callaway County killer gets execution date
A man convicted in 2008 of the murders of a New Bloomfield couple is set to be executed in April.
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WHAT’S GOING AROUND: Doctors seeing strep throat, flu and COVID-19 cases
Here is a roundup of the illnesses doctors say are spreading around Mid-Missouri.
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Abortion bill to be withdrawn after sponsor says it was ‘mischaracterized’
At least nine bills have been prefiled ahead of the 2024 legislative session suggesting changes to Missouri’s abortion laws, including one that would make mothers who get abortions criminal homicide subjects.
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The Supreme Court will rule on limits on a commonly used abortion medication
By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court agreed on Wednesday to take up a dispute over a medication used in the most common method of abortion in the United States, its first abortion case since it overturned Roe v. Wade last year. The justices will hear appeals from the Biden administration
Continue ReadingGOP investigators say they will ‘initiate contempt’ proceedings after Hunter Biden flouts subpoena for closed-door testimony
By Annie Grayer, Paula Reid and Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN The Republican chairman behind the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden said Wednesday they will start contempt of Congress proceedings against Hunter Biden for not participating in his closed-door deposition on Wednesday, after he demanded to testify publicly. “Hunter Biden today defied lawful subpoenas and we
Continue ReadingThe Fed holds interest rates steady for third consecutive time
By Bryan Mena, CNN Washington, DC (CNN) — The Federal Reserve said Wednesday it will hold interest rates steady at a 22-year high for the third consecutive meeting, as US economic growth slows and investors look toward the beginning of rate cuts sometime next year. The Fed has raised rates 11 times since March 2022 to combat high inflation, which
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should women be held criminally liable for abortions?
A southwest Missouri lawmaker has filed a bill for the upcoming session that would see women charged with murder for abortions.
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Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri to host 17th annual one-for-one food drive Wednesday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Starting Wednesday at 6 a.m., The Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri will host its 17th annual One-for-One Holiday Food and Fund Drive. The One for One Food & Fund Drive will continue for 12 hours before wrapping up at 6 p.m. at the Columbia Mall and Buchheit in Jefferson City.
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St. Louis Blues fire head coach Craig Berube hours after loss to Detroit
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMIZ) The St. Louis Blues will be looking for a new leader, after firing former head coach Craig Berube just hours after a 6-4 loss to the Detroit Red Wings, on Tuesday night. Until the club finds a new coach, St. Louis’ AHL affiliate coach Drew Bannister will step into the interim
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Police evidence found in dumpster at grocery store in Fayette
FAYETTE, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Fayette’s attorney Nathan Nickolaus told ABC 17 News that police evidence was found inside of a dumpster at a grocery store in the city. Nickolaus said the evidence was not disposed of properly by a police officer, but declined to comment further, saying the incident is a personnel matter.
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