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Missouri Asian American leaders say hate has long history but progress is happening
May is recognized as Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. A month to show Asian Americans’ contributions to America’s history.
Continue ReadingMay is recognized as Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. A month to show Asian Americans’ contributions to America’s history.
Continue ReadingA free store has opened in Ashland, offering basic goods to people in need.
Continue ReadingLawmakers in the Missouri House of Representatives introduced a new congressional map Wednesday afternoon in hopes of passing one before the end of the session.
Continue ReadingMore than 5,820 to receive degrees from Mizzou and Lincoln University will award degrees in more than 30 areas of study during spring commencement ceremonies.
Continue ReadingA 16-year-old Camdenton High School student was detained Tuesday morning after allegedly assaulting the principal.
Continue ReadingEDITOR’S NOTE: The original version of this story incorrectly said a man had filed an appeal of his Boone County conviction. The appeal was ruled on and the story has been corrected to show where his appeal stands. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – An appeals court upheld a conviction for a Columbia man on Tuesday that
Continue ReadingThe family of Daniel Santulli, a University of Missouri freshman left unable to communicate or walk after severe alcohol poisoning, has reached more settlements in its lawsuit against fraternity members.
Continue ReadingA man charged in a deadly 2020 shooting in Mexico, Missouri is expected to head to trial later this year.
Continue ReadingBlair Oaks Superintendent Jim Jones is on a leave of absence, the school district said.
Continue ReadingTwo students talking about committing violence at school while riding on a bus led to the lockdown of the Blair Oaks School District campus Tuesday, Cole County Sheriff John Wheeler said.
Continue ReadingJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri House of Representatives Special Committee on Redistricting is scheduled to meet Wednesday. Committee members are set to meet at noon at the Missouri State Capitol to talk about congressional redistricting. Time is ticking as state lawmakers have until May 13 to get a bill to Gov. Mike Parson. ABC
Continue ReadingAUDRAIN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Mexico, Missouri, man will head to prison for an October shooting. An Audrain County judge sentenced Michael White Jr. on Monday to 10 years in prison for unlawful use of a weapon and four years in prison for resisting arrest. The sentences will run concurrently for a total of 10
Continue ReadingA draft decision leaked Monday night indicates the U.S. Supreme Court is on the verge of overturning Roe v. Wade, the 1973 case that guaranteed Americans the right to an abortion.
Continue ReadingAs the future of Roe V. Wade looms over people living in the United States, several anti-abortion bills are working through Missouri’s legislature, and one lawmaker is working to add more.
Continue ReadingState lawmakers are considering rolling back some parole rules for people in prison for crimes committed as children, prompting concerns about a Cole County child killer’s case.
Continue ReadingMultiple people will be asked to speak including the audience will be invited to share their stories.Â
Continue ReadingIn court filings, Humphrey says he has filed an affidavit of indigency with the state public defender’s office so he can get representation by a public defender.
Continue ReadingAn autopsy will be done on an inmate who died at a prison in Jefferson City.
Continue ReadingColumbia officers will not face criminal prosecution related to a deadly November shooting during what police described as a “mass casualty event.”
Continue ReadingInflation rates are among the highest since 1981, with prices rising 8.5% over the last 12 months — 7% higher than price growth in 2020.
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