Embattled St. Louis prosecutor resigns amid calls for ouster
Embattled St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner is resigning effective June 1 amid calls from Republican leaders for her ouster.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should money to expand I-70 statewide stay in the state budget?
The Missouri Senate wants to expand Interstate 70 from border to border.
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Missouri lawmakers agree to fund I-70 expansion across entire state
The Missouri legislature must pass a budget by 6 p.m. Friday.
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Attorney wants court records sealed in Ralph Yarl shooting
By MARGARET STAFFORD Associated Press LIBERTY, Mo. (AP) — The attorney for a Missouri man accused of shooting a Black teenager who mistakenly came to his door is asking a judge to prevent any new information in the case from being made public. Eighty-four-year-old Andrew Lester is accused of shooting 16-year-old Ralph Yarl at his
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State bills address parking near Capitol; Jefferson City Council approves moratorium on unmetered parking zones
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two bills are also making progress in both chambers of the Missouri Legislature as the end of the session approaches. SB369 would ban parking fees within a mile of the Capitol except when enforced by a licensed peace officer. HB246 would ban parking fees for parking on public streets. Both bills are
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Maries County Sheriff says he’ll form a posse
Heitman posted on Facebook that the Posse Comitatus Act of 1878 and Missouri law allow the sheriff, during civil unrest or times of emergency need to protect the life or property of county citizens, to create a posse.
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Judge delays attorney general’s transgender rule for two weeks
The rule will be put on hold until May 15, according to the order issued Monday. Another hearing will be held May 11.
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Missouri Army National Guard vet prepares run for Jefferson City House seat
A National Guard veteran and former law enforcement officer announced his run Monday for a state House of Representatives district in Jefferson City.
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Man drowns Sunday in North Fork River in Ozark County
OZARK COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man is dead after drowning at North Fork River in Ozark County on Sunday morning. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol drowning report, 71-year-old Richard D. Brasington of St. Louis, was fishing and had been wading in the river before drowning. The Ozark County Coroner pronounced Brasington dead around
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Man killed in single-vehicle crash in Moniteau County Sunday
MONITEAU COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 63-year-old Rickey L. Reed of Centertown, Missouri died after being involved in a crash on Sunday. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol Crash Report, the crash happened on Little Moniteau Rd., two miles east of Highway 87 in Moniteau County around 9:00 a.m.
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Voluntary Action Center to help the community stay cool with its Summer Fan Program
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Starting Monday, May 1. the Voluntary Action Center is working to help keep the community cool ahead of summer temperatures with its annual Summer Fan Program. According to the CDC, 702 heat-related deaths occur each year. The VAC Summer Fan Program is scheduled to run until Sept 1. The VAC said the
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Molly’s Miles annual run underway Saturday at Molly Bowden Memorial Park
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The annual Molly’s Miles 5k and 10k Run is scheduled to take place Saturday, and the city of Columbia is warning area travelers of the soft traffic impacts. The annual run benefits the Missouri Chapter of Concerns of Police Survivors and honors Officer Molly Bowden who was shot and killed during a
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Judge rules against Bailey on transgender healthcare, put on hold until at least Monday
Attorney General Andrew Bailey filed a motion to move a lawsuit challenging his emergency rule on gender transition treatments to federal court Wednesday, just hours before a hearing in the case.
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Resources available for youth as anxiety and depression increase nationwide
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As reports continue to show an increase in anxiety and depression among Missouri children, an official at Burrell Behavioral Health said it’s important for parents to be able to spot warning signs. Alexa Summers, director of youth services with Burrell Behavioral Health, said 50% of children struggling with mental health will show warning signs. Those
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Hearing set for Wednesday in lawsuit against attorney general’s transgender emergency rule
The first hearing in a lawsuit challenging the Missouri attorney general’s rule restricting transgender medical treatment is set for Wednesday — a day before the restrictions would take effect.
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Suspicious envelope again found in state offices
A suspicious envelope was sent to the Missouri Supreme Court building on Tuesday, a state spokesman said.
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ACLU sues to block Missouri rule on transgender health care
The Republican attorney general has marketed the rule as a way to protect minors from what he describes as experimental treatments, although the restrictions also apply to adults.
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Mid-Missouri transgender community considers next steps as emergency rule nears
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Just last week, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey issued the official guidelines of an emergency rule restricting certain types of gender-affirming care unless a list of requirements is met. After filing, the restrictions are set to go into effect Thursday, April 27 and could last through Feb. 6, 2024. The Attorney General’s office
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Missouri senators add library funding back into state budget; remove anti-DEI wording
These funds were taken out by House Budget Chair Rep. Cody Smith (R-Carthage), who said libraries were wasting money with a lawsuit.
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Homeowner who shot Black teen Ralph Yarl pleads not guilty
By MARGARET STAFFORD and JIM SALTER Associated Press LIBERTY, Mo. (AP) — The 84-year old man who shot Ralph Yarl when the Black teenager went to his door by mistake pleaded not guilty Wednesday in a case that has shocked the country and renewed national debates about gun policies and race in America. Andrew Lester
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