JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Supreme Court of Missouri has rejected the Missouri attorney general’s attempt to appeal its decision striking down a new congressional map to the U.S. Supreme Court. Chief Justice Brent Powell signed the order, which simply states, “Respondent’s motion for a stay of injunction pending emergency appeal and application for stay
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri drivers heading to recreation spots such as the Lake of the Ozarks for Labor Day weekend are paying nearly a dollar more per gallon than they were one year ago. The statewide average for regular gasoline reached about $3.82 per gallon Friday, according to AAA. That is nearly 93 cents higher
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The Missouri Supreme Court made national headlines on Thursday for a decision with far-reaching implications for November. And it’s a case that could be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court. Missouri’s court ruled that a congressional map passed by Republicans in the General Assembly last year would not be in effect for the November election,
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Members and supporters of Laborers’ Local 955 marched through the University of Missouri’s campus on Thursday and called for “livable wages” outside of the school’s new $250 million north end zone renovations. It was the opening game for the Mizzou Tigers’ season, and the first with the new upgrades to Memorial Stadium.
Continue Reading COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Supreme Court handed down its opinions on three cases it heard arguments from on Wednesday. In the highly debated saga that had challenged the “Missouri First” congressional map that was signed by Gov. Mike Kehoe last year, the court ruled that People Not Politicians successfully made their arguments and will
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Central Missouri Humane Society announced in a Thursday press release that it is temporarily halting its dog intake after a case of parvovirus was confirmed at the shelter. Parvo is a contagious virus that affects dogs, according to the release. Signs of parvo include lethardy, vomiting, diarrhea and loss of appetite.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The men accused of stealing $1.28 million from the Isle of Capri Casino in Boonville earlier this year have been indicted by a federal grand jury, the Department of Justice announced in a Thursday press release. Benjamin Michael-Dass Charles, 22, of Columbia, was charged with conspiracy to interfere with commerce by robbery,
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley has expanded his investigation into the Flock camera network to include three other companies that operate camera networks. Hawley on Tuesday sent letters to Motorola Solutions, Verkada and Axon, giving them until Sept. 16 to provide certain documents and information for his investigation. Hawley, a Missouri Republican, chairs
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A recent decision by a federal appeals court judge to dismiss a charge for ‘possession of virtual child sexual abuse material’ has raised concerns for one Missouri advocate. Steven Anderegg was originally charged with producing, distributing and possessing child sex abuse materials and sending the material to a minor. Anderegg allegedly produced
Continue Reading JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Supreme Court has still not made its decision after hearing arguments on a Respect Missouri Voters lawsuit against Secretary of State Denny Hoskins. The lawsuit focuses on Hoskins’ rights to approve or deny citizen-led initiative petitions. Three Missouri residents, including Jamie Howard of Jefferson City, filed the case against
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Supreme Court heard arguments for two lawsuits from a group trying to get the mid-decade “Missouri First” congressional map Map on the November ballot. This is the final attempt to get the map, which lawmakers passed during a special session on mid-decade redistricting, in front of voters. People Not
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Eight men who were arrested during a week-long sting in Boone County over child sex crimes have had their cases moved up to federal court, the Western District of Missouri announced in a Wednesday press release. Deputies arrested several men in June who attempted to meet with who they thought were minors
Continue Reading JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Three Missouri Supreme Court hearings are set to take place Wednesday regarding potential November ballot measures. Respect Missouri Voters will be at the Supreme Court as the group continues to fight for Amendment 6 regarding the citizen-led petition to be on the November ballot. The group looks to add new rules
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) SNAP recipients are wary of the new SNAP verification requirements set to roll out on Oct. 1. The change will require applicants and recertifiers to bring documentation for their expenses instead of self-reporting. Proof will be required for: Shelter costs, such as rent, mortgage and utilities Dependent care or childcare expenses Countable
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Missouri will implement new rules for people receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits this fall. Starting Oct. 1, SNAP recipients will have to provide documented proof of things like housing costs, childcare costs and assets such as money in a bank account. Advocates for SNAP recipients say the requirements create an unfair burden on working
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) While Missouri sportsbooks recorded their lowest monthly wagering total in July, that figure is expected to surge once the college football season gets into full swing. Recent figures from the Missouri Gaming Commission show sportsbooks accepted $246.8 million in wagers in July, with baseball bets accounting for $135.2 million of that total. That
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Social Service Family Support Division announced in a Monday email that verification requirements for SNAP will change on Oct. 1. No immediate change will occur until then. Beginning on Oct. 1, the release says documented proof will be required for shelter costs, childcare expenses and countable resources (such
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Kehoe announced some changes to a couple of state departments in a pair of press releases on Friday. Kurt Schaefer will become the commissioner of the Office of Administration. Schaefer takes over for Kenneth Zellers, who is retiring on Sept. 4. Jake Buxton will take over Schaefer’s old role as
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) President Donald Trump’s plan to bring more foreign beef into the U.S. market is intended to help lower prices for consumers, but Missouri cattle producers and agricultural economists question how much shoppers will actually save, and whether the move could hurt the domestic cattle industry in the long run. Trump said the
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia is continuing its conversations around a homelessness and how to better support the unhoused community. On Thursday, a round table discussion by the Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services brought together about 70 community members, homeless advocates and city officials. Sara Humm, the health department’s public health
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