Fulton inmate describes ‘sickening’ living conditions in state prison
Like sitting in front of an oven.
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Missouri’s annual back-to-school sales tax holiday begins Friday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri’s annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday begins Friday and will continue throughout the weekend. The sales tax holiday officially began just after midnight Friday and will run through midnight on Sunday. The 2024 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday exempts all state and local sales or use tax taxes during the exemption period on
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Missouri governor limits sales of unregulated cannabis
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson took action against the makers of unregulated cannabis products often sold at the counters of gas stations, liquor stores and smoke shops.
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Arkansas man charged with promoting prostitution at Osage Beach hotel
OSAGE BEACH, Mo. (KMIZ) A Forth Smith, Arkansas, man was charged with promoting prostitution after he was accused of running prostitution services out of the Osage Village Inn. Johnny Jackson, 43, was charged with third-degree promoting prostitution. He is being held at the Camden County Jail on a $150,000 bond. A court date has not
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St. James man charged with statutory rape, sodomy in Maries County
MARIES COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A St. James man was arrested after he was accused of several child sex crimes that allegedly took place between 2003-08. Brian Keith Curtis, 55, was charged with first-degree statutory rape of a victim younger than 14 years old, three counts of statutory sodomy, one count of first-degree kidnapping and four
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More first responders at Cole County Fair following extreme temperatures
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The first two days of the Cole County Fair saw six cases of heat-related illnesses. Chris Pennington, Cole County EMS Training Chief, tells ABC 17 they’ve pulled a crew from a training activity they had planned to have more medical personnel covering the area. “We were offering ‘stop the bleeding’ and
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Missouri Republicans hope to continue control of governor’s office
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On July 27 at 7:25 p.m., former President Donald Trump gave his endorsement in the race for Missouri’s governor. But instead of bestowing it to one candidate in the nine-person race, Trump offered support to one-third of the field. “All have had excellent careers, and have been with me from the beginning,”
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Missouri governor candidate interview: Mike Kehoe
ABC 17 News is interviewing candidates in the major races on the August primary ballot.
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Missouri governor candidate interview: Bill Eigel
ABC 17 News is interviewing candidates in the major races on the August primary ballot.
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Missouri governor candidate interview: Jay Ashcroft
ABC 17 News is interviewing candidates in the major races on the August primary ballot.
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Missouri Democrats hoping to take Governor’s Mansion back in November
Five Missouri Democrats are seeking the party’s nomination for governor in the November general election.
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Missouri man is free from prison after a judge overturned his 1991 conviction, despite AG’s efforts
By JIM SALTER and HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH ST. LOUIS (AP) — A Missouri man was freed from prison Tuesday after his murder conviction was overturned after 34 years behind bars, despite the state attorney general’s efforts to keep him there. “I never gave up because my family never gave up,” Christopher Dunn said from the steps
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Officials warn of heat exhaustion, heat stroke while exercising during heat wave
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)This is a week has an alert for excessive heat warning through Thursday with heat index being more than 105 degrees each day according to ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team. Dr. Chris Sampson — and emergency room doctor at University Hospital — warned that dizziness, nausea and a racing heart are initial signs
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Relatives sue for prison video after guards charged in Black Missouri man’s death
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) Relatives are suing for prison video of a Black Missouri man who prosecutors say was killed by guards. Othel Moore Jr.’s mother and sister say they sued the Corrections Department on Tuesday for not providing the prison surveillance footage. A spokesperson says the corrections department cooperated with a police investigation. Four
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Jefferson City non-profit helps prevent skin cancer with public sunscreen dispensers
Miles Against Melanoma is trying to help prevent skin cancer in the Jefferson City area with over 65 free sunscreen dispensers.
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Two Columbia businesses selected in Missouri’s cannabis license lottery
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri’s Division of Cannabis Regulation completed its second round of marijuana microbusiness licenses this week, and two Columbia businesses made the cut. The DCR received more than 2,000 applicants during its second application window, which ran from April 15-29. A random lottery was conducted on June 4th with the winners being announced
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Missouri ranks 40th in maternal mortality; doctors hope state investment will bring improvement
Missouri is one of the worst states right now for pregnant women, experts say.
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Missouri Department of Revenue makes it easier to apply for Real ID
The Missouri Department of Revenue is making it easier for Missourians to apply for their REAL ID as the federal Real ID enforcement deadline approaches.
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Luetkemeyer reflects on time in office
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO) is retiring at the end of his term. ABC 17 News spoke with several candidates who are on the ballot in the Aug. 6 primary for the Third District seat. ABC 17 News anchor Meghan Drakas sat down with Luetkemeyer, who reflected on his time in office.
Continue Reading Fulton Reception and Diagnostic Center inmate housing still without air conditioning
The Fulton Reception and Diagnostic Center’s inmate housing is still without air conditioning despite the Missouri General Assembly approving the funding for the installation more than a year ago.
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