Republican Missouri attorney general candidates say tackling crime is a top priority
Missouri Republican voters will decide between two conservative candidates for attorney general in the upcoming primary election on Aug. 6.
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Water usage concerns raised in Southwest Columbia as development in area continues
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Concerns about water-issues in Southwest Columbia are being raised after the Columbia City Council approved the zoning and development plans for another business in the area. Land for Diventures of Columbia was approved on the south of Vawter School Road, east of Scott Boulevard. Diventures plans to offer swim lessons, SCUBA certification,
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Missouri Democratic lawmakers react to Biden ending reelection campaign
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Following President Joe Biden ending his bid for reelection, many Missouri democratic lawmakers are saying it was the right choice. “I think it’s a good decision. I think that’s what America wants. I think that’s what America needed,” said Missouri State Representative David Tyson Smith. “You know, I trust President Biden and
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Bush, Basinger square off in Democratic primary for Missouri’s 50th district
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A new candidate will represent Missouri’s 50th District in the state house next year. Gregg Bush and Jeff Basinger will face off in the Democratic primary on Aug. 6 for the chance to run against Republican Joshua Blakeman, who is running unopposed in the Republican primary. The seat is open after Rep.
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TRUTH ALERT: Missouri police group calls pro-Scharf attack ad ‘disturbing’
A Missouri police group is criticizing a political ad that centers around Attorney General Andrew Bailey and a Hermann police officer killed in 2023.
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Tech outage disrupts travel plans for many traveling to Missouri
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The recent widespread flight delays and cancellations due to a worldwide tech outage have left travelers frustrated and stranded. Although the Columbia Regional Airport reported no issues with Microsoft’s systems, travelers in Mid-Missouri still faced disruptions with their connecting flights. The outage included state government networks, including the Office of Administration and
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Missouri government agencies affected by IT outage
State government networks have been affected by a global IT outage.
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Mid-Missouri daycare center feels the impacts of delayed child care subsidy payments
MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ) One daycare owner in Moberly loves her job so much that she has been working without a personal paycheck for months now, due to delayed payments by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Naomi Hess, owner and director of Play N’ Learn Daycare, accepts children on state subsidy, but hasn’t
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Parson endorses Kehoe in Missouri gubernatorial race
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson officially endorsed Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe in the Missouri governor race on Thursday. In a press release sent by Kehoe’s campaign, Parson said “To keep Missouri moving forward, we need a conservative leader who can get things done as our next governor. That’s why I am proud to endorse
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Missouri Republicans anticipating Trump’s RNC acceptance speech
Former President Donald Trump will take the stage at the Republican National Convention on Thursday night to accept the GOP nomination for president.
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Missouri high court clears the way for a woman’s release after 43 years in prison
Associated Press CHILLICOTHE, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri Supreme Court has cleared the way for the release of a Missouri woman whose murder conviction was overturned after she served 43 years in prison, but she still remained in custody as of Thursday evening. A circuit court judge ruled last month that Sandra Hemme’s attorneys showed
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Missouri lawmakers say they feel safe at this week’s Republican National Convention
Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Missouri) gave a speech Tuesday at the Republican National Convention about how the Republican Party will “Make America Safe Again” if Former President Donald Trump gets elected this fall.
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Cole County man found guilty of manslaughter for killing girlfriend in 2022
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Joshua Wilbers has been found guilty of first-degree involuntary manslaughter in the death of his girlfriend. Wilbers, of Jefferson City, was found guilty on Wednesday in a bench trial for shooting and killing Hallie Phillips, 20, in Nov. 2022. He will be sentenced on Oct. 1. Wilber was initially charged with
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Republican National Convention kicked off Monday, two days after an assassination attempt was made against former President Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania. Trump announced his running mate as Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance. In an interview with ABC 17 News, Missouri state Sen. Bill Eigel (R-St. Charles County) discussed a
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Virginia man killed in crash on Interstate 70 in Montgomery County
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) An 18-year-old Virginia man died in a crash Monday morning that occurred in the westbound lane of Interstate 70 in Montgomery County, a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report states. According to the report, a 2010 Mercedes Benz was heading west when it ran off the left side of the road
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Missouri Department of Public Safety brings awareness to SafeNation app following Trump shooting
The Missouri Department of Public Safety is bringing more awareness to the SafeNation app.
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Bridgeton man arrested after getting seriously injured in Ralls County crash
RALLS COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Bridgeton man was arrested after he was seriously injured in a crash in Ralls County early Saturday morning. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, Preston Glass, 32, was driving northbound on Highway 61, just south of Hannibal, in a 2007 Dodge 2500 truck at 1:02 a.m. Saturday.
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WATCH LIVE: Funeral services held for Matthew Tobben
UNION, Mo. (KMIZ) Funeral services for Boone County Fire Protection District Assistant Chief Matthew Tobben will start at 11 a.m. The funeral is being held at East Central College. The burial will be private. Tobben, 42, died on Monday during a water rescue in north Columbia. The rescue boat he was on lost power and overturned, throwing everyone into
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New report details events leading up to University of Missouri student’s death in Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (KMIZ) A report from the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission has provided new details into what occurred in the hours leading up to Riley Strain’s death. The University of Missouri student went missing on March 8 after being kicked out of a downtown Nashville bar. He was later discovered floating in the Cumberland River
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American Red Cross deploys Missouri responders to Texas after Hurricane Beryl
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) In the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, the American Red Cross has dispatched 12 responders from Missouri to Texas. This deployment follows just four days after an emergency response vehicle was sent to aid in the disaster relief efforts. According to Rebecca Gordon, executive director of the Central and Northern Missouri Chapter
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