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Missouri woman dies after fatal crash in Benton County

January 26, 2020 7:10 AM Ben Fein

A woman from Blue Springs, Missouri, was killed last night after a crash on U.S. 65, just north of route MM.

Shoveling snow might increase risk for heart attack

January 24, 2020 10:14 PM Zach Boetto

Experts say there could be health risks when shoveling snow, especially with heavy and wet snow like the type that hit Missouri this week. “The things we’ll run into and see is actually, once you get worked up then people start having chest pain, chest pain leads to numbness in the arm, tightness, shortness of

State issues seven marijuana licenses in Columbia, two in Jefferson City

January 24, 2020 2:43 PM Joe McLean

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services released the results of the more than 1,200 applications for medical marijuana dispensaries Friday.

Medical marijuana licenses issued to 192 Missouri facilities

January 23, 2020 11:13 AM Joe McLean

Missouri’s Department of Health and Senior Services announced Thursday that the issuance of medical marijuana dispensary licenses to 192 facilities will happen by the end of the day.

Missouri GOP lawmakers praise WOTUS change

January 23, 2020 6:39 PM Matt Ragsdale

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two members of Missouri’s congressional delegation sounded off on Thursday praising President Donald Trump’s decision to change how the EPA evaluates pollution in waterways. The renamed and redefined water rule took effect today. It was officially renamed The Navigable Water Protection Rule. It will be overseen by the Environmental Protection Agency and

Mid-Missouri sheriff pans state plan to downsize prison system

January 20, 2020 2:24 PM Molly Stawinoga

In the State of the State address last week, Gov. Mike Parson announced a plan to downsize Missouri prison systems.

Missouri House considers changes to coroner system

January 21, 2020 8:43 PM Lucas Geisler

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A House of Representatives committee is considering a bill that would require greater training for county coroners. The House Judiciary Committee discussed a bill from Rep. Dan Houx (R-Warrensburg) that would establish a Coroners Standard and Training Commission. The commission would write training standards for coroners, and would also require coroners

Surveillance footage shows arsonist setting fire to probation office

January 21, 2020 5:00 PM Joe McLean

Footage captured at the scene of a suspected arson appears to show a person firing a projectile at the Missouri Probation and Parole Office, shortly before flames erupt inside.

Columbia plow crew gets ready ahead of winter storm possible on Wednesday

January 21, 2020 5:23 PM Matt Ragsdale

The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory for Mid-Missouri for accumulating snow and ice possible on Wednesday

Two dead in Kansas City nightclub shooting

January 20, 2020 4:17 AM Brittany Wiley

At least two people are dead and more than a dozen others hurt after a shooting at a Kansas City, Missouri nightclub on Sunday.

Authorities arrested Jason Jones after a shooting death in Johnson County

Kansas City man arrested after shooting death in Johnson County

January 20, 2020 12:11 AM Barry Mangold

Johnson County authorities charged a Kansas City, Kansas man with murder after a deadly weekend shooting.

One in custody after homicide in Johnson Co.

January 19, 2020 2:27 PM Barry Mangold

Authorities in Johnson Co., Missouri are seeking formal charges against a suspect after a shooting.

Final settlement reached in lawsuits filed against the operator of a duck boat that sank near Branson

January 17, 2020 2:01 PM Associated Press

TABLE ROCK LAKE, Mo. (AP) The owner of a tourist duck boat that sank in a Missouri lake, killing 17 people, has settled its final pending lawsuit for an undisclosed amount. Thirty-one lawsuits have been filed against Ripley Entertainment since the former World War II amphibious vehicle sank in July 2018 at Table Rock Lake

Gov. Parson talks Missouri flooding and infrastructure

January 16, 2020 8:59 PM Ashley Strohmier

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson sat down with ABC 17’s Ashley Strohmier on Thursday morning about his hopes for the state of Missouri in 2020. Parson spoke about future flooding preparations, infrastructure, roads and bridges, as well as the current political climate in the national Capitol. Here is the transcript of that interview:

Howard County coroner testifies it was ‘unclear’ if records should have been closed

January 16, 2020 5:28 AM Brittany Wiley

Howard County Coroner Frank Flaspohler testified Thursday that it was unclear whether a transcript of the public death inquest was a closed record because it was part of a criminal investigation.