Parson looks to temporary fix to boost Missouri teacher pay for second straight year
Missouri’s governor is again proposing a one-year fix to pay teachers more in this fiscal 2024 budget.
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Eastern Missouri deputies on the search for five jail escapees
The St. Francois County Detention Center is on the lookout for five inmates who escaped from its facility on Tuesday evening.
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Governor proposes improvements to railroad crossings following year of deadly crashes
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) During his State of the State address on Wednesday, Gov. Mike Parson asked for a new line item in the fiscal year 2024 budget to increase safety measures at railroad crossings. Parson is proposing $35 million from Missouri’s budget be put towards making train crossings safer. This comes after an unusually
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Parson prioritizes infrastructure, education, worker pay in State of the State
Gov. Mike Parson on Wednesday praised tax cuts approved last year and highlighted his plan to fund education, mental health services and state worker pay raises in his State of the State speech.
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Gov. Parson touts I-70 expansion in State of the State address
Parts of Interstate 70 in Mid-Missouri could expand to three lanes under a budget plan put forward by Gov. Mike Parson.
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Missouri lawmakers revisit sports betting
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A new piece of legislation put the topic of sports betting back on state lawmakers’ agendas. House Bill 581, filed by State Representative Phil Christofanelli (R-St. Peters), aims to add Missouri to the list of states with legalized sports betting. The proposed bill would allow Missouri residents over 21 to legally
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Missouri Democrats say House dress code debate a distraction
By JOSH FUNK Associated Press Women who serve in the Missouri House will face a tougher dress code when they return to the floor this week after a debate that Democrats panned as a pointless distraction from the issues facing the state. The new rules require female legislators and staff members to wear a jacket
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American Red Cross sends additional crews to California to aid in storm recovery
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC News has reported at least 17 people dead as a result of the severe storms that have passed through California. ABC News has also shared numerous photos of flooding in several parts of California, including a photo of a sinkhole in the road that swallowed two vehicles. Reports say, four people
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Man accused in December Paris Road gas station shooting arrested in St. Louis
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man who was charged in relation to a December shooting at a gas station on Paris Road in Columbia has been arrested in St. Louis, the Columbia Police Department tweeted on Friday. Terrance A. Johnson Jr., 27, is charged with first-degree assault, armed-criminal action and shooting a gun at a motor vehicle/person.
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Local law enforcement to join the American Red Cross blood drive to honor fallen officer Molly Bowden
COLUMBIA, MO The American Red Cross, Columbia Police Department, and Boone County Sheriff’s Department are teaming up to host an annual blood drive in memory of fallen CPD officer, Molly Bowden. The drive is scheduled to take place Friday at the Grace Bible Church in Columbia from 10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Officer Molly Bowden was with Columbia
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Conservation department confirms Boone County mountain lion sighting
A Missouri Department of Conservation team confirmed Tuesday a report of a mountain lion sighting in northern Boone County.
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Parson wants nearly 9% raise for state workers
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson said Wednesday that he wants an 8.7% cost-of-living raise for all state workers.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have you seen or heard evidence of mountain lions in Missouri?
The Missouri Department of Conservation was in northern Boone County on Tuesday investigating a reported mountain lion sighting.
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Mountain lion sighting reported in northern Boone County
A Missouri Department of Conservation team was expected to be in Boone County sometime Tuesday to investigate a mountain lion sighting.
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City of Columbia discusses how to add staff for Go COMO
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia met for a work session Monday inside the City Council chambers at city hall. The council discussed staffing within the city’s transit system. After seeing staffing shortages over a long period of time, the city is considering condensing its Go COMO bus routes. Go COMO says to keep
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More than 300 human trafficking victims reported in Missouri in 2021
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Hundreds of people have been forced or coerced into human trafficking over the past few years in Missouri, including nearly 330 of them confirmed in 2021. According to data collected from the National Human Trafficking Hotline, there were 240 cases of human trafficking in 2021. Of those cases, 327 victims were involved.
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Forms now available for personal marijuana cultivation
Applications to grow your own marijuana for personal use are now open to residents 21 years old and older. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services opened information and forms to the public Saturday as Amendment 3 guidelines continue to be rolled out. The change also joins the newly released application to have sentences
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Mid-Missouri sees overnight snowfall for the start of the New Year
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mid-Missouri experienced overnight snowfall for the first time since the start of 2023. ABC 17 Meteorologists say Mid-Mo saw below one-inch snow totals with isolated reports of two inches in northeastern Missouri. If you need to get out Sunday morning, you’ll want to use caution as the roads could still be wet.
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Columbia Boone County Public Health and Human Services to offer vaccine clinic
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Boone County Public Health and Human Services offered a vaccine clinic Saturday, providing the community another opportunity to get vaccinated. I.D.s, health insurance, and appointments weren’t required. The vaccine clinic was held at Columbia Boone County Public Health and Human Services at 1005 W. Worley St. from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00
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$940 million Mega Million jackpot winning numbers announced
The winning numbers were called for the Mega Millions jackpot Friday night: 3-20-46-59-63 and the Mega Ball was 13. The prize — reported at $940 million — is the sixth largest Mega Millions prize so far. Winners of the amount have the option to get their pay over the course of 30 years, but if
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