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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Abortion bill to be withdrawn after sponsor says it was ‘mischaracterized’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 Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri to hosts annual Holiday Food and Fund Drive
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri will host its annual One for One Holiday Food and Fund Drive on Wednesday, December 13th from 6A.M. to 6P.M. in Columbia and Jefferson City. festivities. This will be The Food Bank’s 17th One for One Holiday Food and Fund Drive. The event is
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Missouri ranks top 10% of states to answer 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline calls
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) This year, Missouri ranked in the top 10 of states for the percentage of calls answered on the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline since it launched in July of 2022 and new statistics show it is still going strong. According to data reports, from October 2022 to October 2023, the 988 Lifeline
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Murder suspect appears in court, opioid epidemic continues to grow in Missouri
A Columbia man was charged Thursday with felony second-degree murder for two October fentanyl overdoses.
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Some Missouri counties behind on expunging felony weed charges on day of deadline
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Friday was the deadline for counties in Missouri to expunge felony marijuana cases, however some counties are behind, according to one attorney and author of Amendment 14. Friday also marks the one-year anniversary of marijuana becoming legalized in Missouri. Dan Viets, attorney and secretary of the National Board of Directors of NORML,
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Dates for deer, turkey hunting seasons for next year set by MDC
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Conservation on Friday set the dates for the state’s deer and turkey hunting seasons through January 2025, according to a press release from the MDC. The dates can be found below: 2024 Spring and Fall Turkey Hunting Dates Spring Youth Portion: April 6-7Regular Spring Turkey Season: April
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Former Phelps County deputy faces more sexual assault charges
ROLLA, Mo. (KMIZ) A former Phelps County deputy who was charged earlier this year with several sexual assault charges has been charged again. Justin Durhman, 42, of Rolla, has been charged in Phelps County again with first-degree rape and first-degree sodomy from an alleged incident from 2016, according to court information. He is currently being
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Missouri Gaming Commission celebrates 30 years as sports betting remains in the balance
The Missouri Gaming Commission has been regulating slot machines, casinos and all other wagering in the state for 30 years.
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Fans encouraged to purchase Cotton Bowl tickets through SeatGeek
The Mizzou Tigers are heading to the Cotton Bowl, and those looking to attend will need to make sure they’re buying a reliable ticket.
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Missouri’s next education department chief will be a Republican senator with roots in the classroom
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The next head of Missouri’s education department will be Republican Missouri state Sen. Karla Eslinger. She’s a former teacher, principal and school district superintendent. The state announced the appointment Tuesday. She will start as commissioner of the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education effective June 1. Eslinger will remain
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Missouri House begins working early on fiscal 2025 budget
The Missouri House of Representatives is getting an early start on outlining the state’s budget a month before the state of the 2024 legislative session.
Continue Reading‘Voice of the Chiefs’ Mitch Holthus misses first game in 30 seasons, tests positive for Covid-19
KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV) — Mitch Holthus, the “Voice of the Chiefs,” announced through his X account that his 30 seasons is now interrupted due to testing positive for COVID-19.
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More bills prefiled on first day than last year despite rule change
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Lawmakers prefiled 343 on Friday, the first day of prefiling for the 2024 legislative session. Missouri senators and representatives begin filing their proposed legislation on Dec. 1 every year, the month prior to the beginning of the legislative session. Prefiling continues through the rest of the month. The bills are then
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should the minimum wage be higher?
The minimum wage in Missouri will go up on Jan. 1.
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Foley named acting director of Missouri Department of Corrections
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Trevor Foley was picked as the acting director of the Missouri Department of Corrections, according to a Thursday press release from the governor’s office. Foley will begin working in the position on Wednesday, according to the release. The position became open after DOC Director Anne Precythe announced her retirement earlier this month.
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Missouri minimum wage will increase in 2024 with cost of living
Missouri’s minimum wage is increasing by 30 cents in 2024 from $12 to $12.30 per hour — the first time it will be based on inflation instead of a voter-approved amount in five years.
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Central Missouri-based company brings over 150 new jobs to Moberly
Moberly is welcoming in new workforce growth as a Mid-Missouri-based company opens its doors in the small city.
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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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