Missouri Archives

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you support unions?

September 5, 2023 4:04 AM ABC 17 News Team

Unions are active in Mid-Missouri, with public employees who work for the University of Missouri, Columbia Public Schools and the City of Columbia represented by unions.

New Missouri law includes PTSD treatment for first responders

September 4, 2023 11:37 AM Morgan Buresh

As members of Missouri Task Force 1 return to Columbia on Monday, they could make use of a new state law meant to help first responders deal with post-traumatic stress disorder.

Could Missouri become a Right to Work state?

September 4, 2023 11:42 AM Hannah Falcon

Union membership decreased from 10.3% in 2021 to 10.1% in 2022, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Missouri Task Force One to return from Florida Monday

September 3, 2023 3:46 PM Hannah Falcon

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Task Force One will return to its headquarters at Boone County Fire Protection District Monday afternoon. Forty-five members of Missouri Task Force One have been in Florida helping relief efforts after Hurricane Idalia since they deployed last Monday. Sunday, the task force announced it received demobilization orders and are heading

Missouri State Highway Patrol begins 2023 Labor day weekend count with tips to stay safe

September 2, 2023 4:26 AM Gabrielle Teiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Labor Day weekend is underway and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is keeping an eye out for crashes reported statewide during its holiday counting period. The counting period began Friday at 6 pm and will continue until 11:59PM Monday, September 4th. As of Monday morning there were 18 reported crashes in Missouri

White man will stand trial for shooting Black teen Ralph Yarl, who went to wrong house, judge rules

August 31, 2023 11:47 AM Associated Press

By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri judge ruled Thursday that the 84-year-old white homeowner who shot a Black teenager after he mistakenly went to the man’s house must stand trial. Clay County Judge Louis Angles issued the ruling after a dozen witnesses spoke at a preliminary hearing, including Ralph

Cannabis company’s case against DHHS to stop recall dismissed

August 30, 2023 8:56 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Cole County Circuit Judge on Wednesday dismissed a case filed by a cannabis company trying to stop a recall of its products. Delta Extraction, LLC on Aug. 17 filed a motion for a temporary restraining order against the Missouri Department Health and Senior Service and the Division for Cannabis Regulation.

Health officials say time will tell if Medicare prescription drug price negotiations will help Missourians

August 30, 2023 12:10 PM Morgan Buresh

The Biden administration began its state-by-state information campaign on Medicare prescription drug negotiations Wednesday, one day after unveiling which drugs would fall under the first-ever talks.

Area government offices closed for Labor Day

August 30, 2023 4:58 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A number of area city and county offices will be closed on Monday in observance of Labor Day. Both City of Columbia offices will be closed for the holiday. Curbside trash collection will not take place Monday, and will be delayed one day the rest of the week, according to a press

Missouri Republican seeks exceptions to near-total abortion ban, including for rape and incest cases

August 30, 2023 12:34 PM Associated Press

By SUMMER BALLENTINE Associated Press COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri Republican wants exceptions to the state’s near-total abortion ban. Jamie Corley of suburban St. Louis filed constitutional amendments Wednesday to allow abortions in cases of rape, incest and fatal abnormalities until fetal viability. Viability is typically around 24 weeks. Corley also proposed allowing abortions

Missouri Red Cross volunteers prepare to head to Florida as Hurricane Idalia heads towards southeast

August 29, 2023 9:52 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As Hurricane Idalia looms over Florida, American Red Cross responders from across the state are answering the call to help. Ten Red Cross responders from Missouri will assist in the response to Hurricane Idalia. John Mathews, of Mexico, Missouri, is one of those volunteers, and the only one from Central Missouri. The

New Missouri law aims to improve searches for missing children

August 29, 2023 11:27 AM Morgan Buresh

A Missouri law that took effect Monday includes foster children regardless of age, emancipated minors, homeless youth and unaccompanied minors in law enforcement’s search for missing children.

Legal battle ongoing as law banning gender affirming care for minors goes into effect

August 28, 2023 5:25 AM Nia Hinson, Hannah Falcon

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Missouri judge signed an order on Friday that allows a law banning gender affirming treatment for minors to go into effect, but the legal battle continues. Attorney General Andrew Bailey sent a letter to Missouri health providers telling them to cease any treatments that might violate this law. No central Missouri

New laws going into effect in Missouri Monday

August 27, 2023 4:37 PM Grace Pankey

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Several new laws are going into effect in Missouri on Monday, including a hands-free law, restrictions for transgender people and an expansion of mental health care for first responders. Hands-free driving Missouri’s new Hands-Free law goes into effect on Monday. According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, 28 states have hand-held

EMS at high school football games is not MSHAA requirement

August 25, 2023 6:57 PM Marina Diaz

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) As the new high school football season kicks off Friday night, fans may notice an EMS presence at some games. But, the Missouri State Highschool Activities Association said there is not enough resources in the state to mandate EMS personnel or athletic trainers at all high school football games. “The state

Missouri judge says ban on gender-affirming care for minors can start Monday

August 25, 2023 3:30 PM Associated Press

A Missouri judge says a law banning gender-affirming treatments for minors can take effect.

Doctors recommend most people wait to get vaccinated until new booster arrives

August 24, 2023 11:41 AM Morgan Buresh

COVID-19 cases are on the rise in Missouri and across the nation, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you ready Missouri’s hands-free driving law?

August 24, 2023 2:12 AM ABC 17 News Team

Missouri was long a holdout when it came to hands-free driving laws.

Missouri hands-free driving law goes into effect Monday with grace period

August 23, 2023 11:18 AM Hannah Falcon

A new law going into effect Monday makes it illegal for Missourians to hold their phones while driving, but there are some caveats when it comes to enforcing the law.

38 Red Cross volunteers from Missouri sent around country for natural disaster response

August 23, 2023 5:01 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The American Red Cross of Missouri and Arkansas Region continue to have crews in several different locations across the United States as they respond to multiple different natural disasters. According to a press release from the Red Cross, 47 volunteers from Missouri and Arkansas have been deployed to help with these disasters