Local libraries feel prepared for Missouri Secretary of State’s rule on ‘obscene’ books
A new state rule allowing parents to challenge which books are appropriate for children went into effect Tuesday.
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Limitations start today for children’s access to certain books under Missouri’s new library rule
Children’s access to certain books could be limited as Missouri’s new library rules take effect Tuesday.
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No major boating accidents reported at the Lake of the Ozarks so far this Memorial Day weekend
The Missouri State Highway Patrol has reported no drownings or boat crashes on the Lake of the Ozarks so far this Memorial Day weekend.
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Veteran association holds Memorial Day celebration in Boone County
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) For Memorial Day, the Mid-Missouri Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America invited the public to the Boone County Courthouse to honor Boone County Veterans. Monday marked the 96th year of the Association’s Memorial Day tradition and the association held a wreath-laying ceremony at 9:00 a.m. at the Boone County Courthouse monuments in the
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MSHP reports multiple crashes so far for Memorial Day weekend
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As Memorial Day Weekend is underway, Missouri State Highway Patrol is reminding all drivers to keep safety first as an increased number of troopers will be out watching the roads. AAA says over 37 million people are expected to travel by car this weekend. MSHP says troopers are focusing their attention on hazardous
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Missouri state park beaches open after testing safe for bacteria levels
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A mix of good weather and Memorial Day weekend has made lakes a popular Missouri destination over the weekend. Thankfully for swimmers, all Missouri state park beaches are open. According to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources website, all 18 beaches on its state-wide map are open to visitors. Each area has
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Missouri can expect lower gas prices Memorial Day weekend
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A little over 37 million people are expected to be traveling by vehicle for Memorial Day Weekend, and AAA says those travelers can expect to see a slight decline in fuel prices. AAA also says more people are taking other modes of transportation this holiday, like buses and trains. These travelers are expected to total nearly two
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Highway Patrol reminds people to stay safe while on the water Memorial Day Weekend
LAKE OZARK, Mo. (KMIZ) It’s the last day of National Safe Boating Week for Missouri State Highway Patrol, just ahead of Memorial Day Weekend and what many people consider the start of boating season. Highway Patrol is reminding everyone to keep safety as a top priority if planning to hit the water. Troopers say two
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Woman hospitalized after incident at the University of Missouri power plant
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) According to the Columbia Fire Department, a woman has been hospitalized after an incident at a power plant on the University of Missouri’s campus on Friday. ABC 17 News Crews were on the scene around 2:30 a.m. in the 300 block of Elm St. Friday morning and saw multiple fire trucks. A
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you traveling this Memorial Day weekend?
The Memorial Day weekend is here and many Americans will use the occasion to travel.
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FBI searching for Missouri man added to ‘Ten Most Wanted Fugitives’ list
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Franklin County man was added to the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list for alleged sex-trafficking activities involving children. On Thursday, the FBI added Donald Eugene Fields II to the list. He is wanted for the alleged sex trafficking of at least one child in Missouri between 2013-17. The U.S. District
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Missouri braces for busy Memorial Day travel weekend
Memorial Day weekend is one of the busiest times of the year on the roads and also one of the most dangerous times for travelers.Â
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Natural gas rates to be reduced June 1 for Ameren Missouri customers
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Ameren Missouri customers will begin to see natural gas rates drop on Thursday, June 1, according to a press release from the Missouri Public Service Commission. Residential customers currently pay approximately $0.95 per hundred cubic feet of natural gas. According to the release, the rate will drop to approximately $0.63 per Ccf,
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Man seriously injured after crash in Miller County
MILLER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Brian R. Kliethermes, 55, of Eugene is recovering from serious injuries after a vehicle crash in Miller County on Wednesday. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol Crash Report, the crash happened at 4:00 p.m. on Route 17. Troopers say Kliethermes was traveling south when he attempted to make a left
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More than half of new teachers leave the profession within their first five years in Missouri
In Missouri, 61.8% of new teachers leave the profession within the first five years.
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Highway 24 reopens after closure from truck crash with train
A northeast Missouri highway that closed over the weekend has reopened.
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Boone County Democrats discuss gun laws at town hall
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As gun crime rises in Columbia, the lawmakers representing that area discussed ways to possibly address it at the state level. The four Democratic Missouri House representatives from Boone County spoke with those they represent Tuesday evening at the Laborers’ Hall on Tiger Lane. The event was hosted by the Boone County
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Jury recommends more than 50 years in prison for Missouri mom whose two children died in hot car
LIBERTY, Mo. (AP) — A jury is recommending a sentence of more than 50 years in prison for a Missouri mother whose two young daughters died when she left them in a hot car and then fell asleep. A Clay County jury on Monday recommended that Jenna Boedecker serve 22 years in prison for each
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Teen accused of deliberately crashing U-Haul truck into security barrier at park near White House
By LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A Missouri man rented a U-Haul truck Monday evening and then crashed it into a security barrier across from the White House just a few hours later, authorities said Tuesday. The box truck’s driver smashed into the barrier near the north side of Lafayette Square on Monday
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Highway could be closed for days after Monroe County train crash
A state highway that was closed after a deadly crash involving a semi-truck and train Sunday in Monroe County will be closed until midweek, the local sheriff said Monday.
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