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Columbia Substance Abuse Advisory Commission meeting to address opioid abuse

May 11, 2022 11:19 AM Erika McGuire

Columbia’s Substance Abuse Advisory Commission plans to address the city’s opioid crisis when it meets Wednesday.

Clock ticking down as Missouri lawmakers continue to debate key priorities

May 11, 2022 5:24 PM Hannah Falcon

As time ticks by, representatives and senators in the Missouri Capitol are drawing closer and closer to “sine die,” the Latin phrase that notes the end of the legislative session.

Tick bite could lead to large number of people left with a potentially deadly allergy to meat

May 10, 2022 8:33 PM Kennedy Miller

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A growing number of people are being left with a potentially deadly allergy to meat due to tick bites. It’s called Alpha-Gal syndrome also commonly known as the tick bite meat allergy. Dr. Lawrence Landwehr, an allergist at Allergy & Asthma Consultants in Sedalia says he’s noticed a rise in cases at

Missouri Chamber of Commerce urging lawmakers to vote down proposals that would forbid businesses from requiring vaccines

May 10, 2022 10:47 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry wants the Missouri General Assembly to vote down proposals that would forbid Missouri businesses from requiring vaccines.

Family settles with all 23 defendants in MU hazing case

May 10, 2022 2:57 PM Leila Mitchell

The family of a teen hospitalized after a night of drinking at an MU fraternity has settled a lawsuit with all 23 defendants, including the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity.

Missouri state senators prepare for Supreme Court decision in Mississippi abortion case

May 10, 2022 3:25 PM Hannah Falcon

Missouri senators are trying to ensure an anti-abortion trigger law goes into effect should the United States Supreme Court overturn Roe v. Wade.

TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone County adds 40 new COVID cases for the past few days, 17 for Sunday

May 10, 2022 4:34 PM Karl Wehmhoener

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New area code number announced for the 573 area code region

May 10, 2022 3:16 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The latest area code, 235, will soon be joining the current 573 area code in Missouri.

House passed congressional map that splits Columbia

May 9, 2022 4:21 PM Hannah Falcon

Those living in Columbia may find themselves in a different U.S. Congressional district than their neighbors if a proposed map in the Missouri House of Representatives passes.

Lawmakers pass $49 billion state budget hours before deadline

May 6, 2022 10:33 AM Hannah Falcon

Lawmakers in Jefferson City convened at the Capitol for a rare Friday session to work on the state budget, due Friday evening.

FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 24 new COVID cases; two new patients hospitalized

May 6, 2022 3:34 PM ABC 17 News Team

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Missouri senators back $500 tax refund for individuals

May 5, 2022 8:19 PM Associated Press

By DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri taxpayers are a step closer to getting a several-hundred-dollar refund from the state. The Senate on Thursday night endorsed a plan to provide a one-time tax credit of up to $500 for individuals and $1,000 for couples. The refunds would go only to

Warsaw to receive $3.25 million to improve its drinking water system

May 5, 2022 7:59 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The city of Warsaw will be receiving nearly $3.25 million in financial assistance from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources to upgrade to the city’s drinking water system. The project is anticipated to be completed by August of next year. Crews will replace aging water lines throughout the city with updated

One day away from budget deadline, lawmakers remain confident

May 5, 2022 5:44 PM Hannah Falcon

The Missouri legislature has only one day left to get a 2023 state budget on the governor’s desk, and both chambers have yet to pass the 15 budget bills.

MoDOT seeks public comment on a project to improve Highway 54 intersections in Cole County

May 4, 2022 6:51 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is seeking public comment on a scheduled project to improve safety at two busy intersections south of Jefferson City on Highway 54.

Missouri Asian American leaders say hate has long history but progress is happening

May 4, 2022 4:45 PM Deborah Kendrick

May is recognized as Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. A month to show Asian Americans’ contributions to America’s history.

Missouri lawmakers approve teacher pay raises in state budget conference committee

May 4, 2022 6:01 PM Hannah Falcon

During Teachers Appreciation Week, lawmakers in Jefferson City showed their appreciation by approving a raise in the base salary for Missouri educators.

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 13 new COVID cases; one new coronavirus-related death

May 4, 2022 4:34 PM Karl Wehmhoener

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Missouri House of Representatives committee set to meet Wednesday about redistricting

May 4, 2022 5:31 AM Joushua Blount

JEFFERSON 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

Missouri lawmaker wants to uphold Missouri laws, prevent people from seeking out of state abortions

May 3, 2022 6:49 PM Leila Mitchell

As 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.