Fourth Missouri case of COVID-19 located in Henry County
Missouri state officials said a presumptive-positive case of the novel coronavirus is in Henry County.
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State preparing to forgive low school attendance during COVID-19 pandemic
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is exploring ways to help schools deal with the impact of the spread of COVID-19.
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Two more test positive for coronavirus in Missouri
Gov. Mike Parson announced a press conference to take place at 5 p.m. Friday in which the Republican leader will use an executive order to declare a state of emergency in response to COVID-19 in the state.
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Parson: Woman who studied abroad is first case of Coronavirus in Missouri
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson will hold a press conference to address a case of the Coronavirus in the state.
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Gov. Parson says Missouri is ready for COVID-19 outbreak
Parson met with the State Emergency Management Agency and other government officials to discuss the worldwide outbreak of COVID-19, commonly known as coronavirus.
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Gov. Parson promises resources for bridge repairs
Gov. Mike Parson spoke about infrastructure at a meeting for County Commissioners Association of Missouri in Columbia on Friday morning.
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Gov. Parson’s budget to include $22 million for county jail reimbursement
An effort is underway by the Parson administration to pay down the $32 million tab owed to county jails across the state.
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Ethics commission: Greitens campaign failed to report contributions
The Missouri Ethics Commission fined former Gov. Eric Greitens’ campaign in an order released Thursday after finding his committee failed to report in-kind contributions.
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Anti-abortion rally to take place in Jefferson City
A Midwest March for Life rally is being held Saturday in downtown Jefferson City.
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Mid-Missouri sheriff pans state plan to downsize prison system
In the State of the State address last week, Gov. Mike Parson announced a plan to downsize Missouri prison systems.
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Missouri House considers changes to coroner system
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A House of Representatives committee is considering a bill that would require greater training for county coroners. The House Judiciary Committee discussed a bill from Rep. Dan Houx (R-Warrensburg) that would establish a Coroners Standard and Training Commission. The commission would write training standards for coroners, and would also require coroners
Continue Reading Gov. Parson talks Missouri flooding and infrastructure
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson sat down with ABC 17’s Ashley Strohmier on Thursday morning about his hopes for the state of Missouri in 2020. Parson spoke about future flooding preparations, infrastructure, roads and bridges, as well as the current political climate in the national Capitol. Here is the transcript of that interview:
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Missouri governor proposes funding for witness protection to address violent crime
After reminding the crowd of his staunch support for the second amendment, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson said gun violence is an issue that cannot wait.
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Gov. Parson lays out priorities at State of the State speech
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson will deliver his second State of the State address ahead of the 2020 legislative session.
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Boone County leaders sign refugee resettlement consent letter
The Boone County Commission on Thursday plans to sign a letter allowing refugees to resettle in Boone County.
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Gov. Parson consents to presidential order on refugee resettlement
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson announced on Tuesday that Missouri will continue allowing refugees to be placed in the state, in compliance with an order signed by President Donald Trump. Governors letter to Secretary of State PompeoDownload Trump signed Executive Order No. 13888 on Sept. 26 to include state and local governments in the
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Missouri stops withholding union dues for prison guards, service workers
The state of Missouri has stopped withholding union dues from the bi-monthly paychecks of prison guards in what the union’s grievance officer calls a “pitiful attempt to bankrupt” the labor organization.
Continue Reading Missouri leaders want to keep guns from minors, abusers
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) Missouri Gov. Mike Parson, city leaders and police chiefs on Monday proposed a three-pronged plan to fight gun violence that includes keeping firearms from minors, domestic abusers and violent offenders. St. Louis, Kansas City and Springfield all have experienced spikes in gun crimes and homicides in recent years. Police say 176
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Missouri governor launches vaping awareness campaign
Governor Mike Parson will hold a follow-up press conference to launch his vaping awareness campaign, “Clear the Air,” on Monday.
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Boone County anti-vaping campaign continues amid statewide efforts
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the state of Missouri begins a public awareness campaign aimed at educating youth about the dangers of vaping, a Boone County campaign is in its third week. The Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services joined with public schools to run advertisements on various social media platforms to deter
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