State health department certifies 21 medical marijuana transportation facilities
Missouri Alliance for Veterans Care LLC. in Doolittle is the only certified transportation facility located in Mid-Missouri.
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One person dead after early-morning Phelps County fire
Mid-Missouri firefighters say at least one person was killed after a fire was reported in Phelps County early Monday morning.
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Missouri highway patrol reminds drivers to stay safe over the holidays
Missouri State Highway Patrol is reminding drivers to stay safe as they head out of town for the holidays.
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Two suspects arrested in Illinois after armed robbery at Columbia Steak ‘n Shake
Two suspects of a Columbia armed robbery were arrested in Illinois, according to the Columbia Police Department.
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Authorities continue search for missing Columbia mother for 10th day
Law Enforcement agencies will continue to search the Lamine river on Friday for Mengqi Ji Elledge.
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Family of 2 Wisconsin brothers killed in Missouri sues
The family of two Wisconsin men who disappeared during a trip to Missouri for their livestock business have filed a wrongful death lawsuit.
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MSHP warns of ‘snow mattresses’ and ‘fenderbergs’ after winter weather
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) While driving during a winter storm can be extremely dangerous, more dangers lurk when it starts to warm up, according to authorities. Sgt. Scott White with the Missouri State Highway Patrol said drivers should look out for “snow mattresses” and “fenderbergs.” “In bad weather a lot of times people understand they have
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Missouri lawmaker wants to halt playful highway messages
A Missouri lawmaker wants to put the brakes on transportation officials’ use of playful messages on electronic signs mounted along state highways.
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Appeals court approves controversial Grain Belt power line
A Missouri appeals court has approved a controversial wind power transmission line that will cross northern parts of the state to deliver energy from the Midwest to a power grid for eastern states.
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Mid-Missouri road crews battle another round of snow
The Missouri Department of Transportation’s Central District is warning drivers of widely varied road conditions across Mid-Missouri.
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5 killed in weather-related crashes in Missouri, Kansas
Authorities say at least five people have died in weather-related crashes in Missouri and Kansas amid a storm that dumped nearly a foot of snow in places and forced schools to close.
Continue ReadingState department of education releases expenditures per student
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education released Thursday how much money is allocated per public school student in the state.
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Alcohol sales at MU football games totaling more than $600,000
The University of Missouri sold alcohol at football games for the first time in 2019.
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MoDOT crews to treat roads ahead of snow, ice
Road crews were getting ready Friday ahead of possible wintry precipitation in the weekend forecast.
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A Houston man pleaded guilty in federal court on Tuesday in connection with a marijuana drug ring based out of Missouri.
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Missouri Senate bill would increase police officers in mid-sized cities
A state senator has filed a bill meant to reduce crime in mid-sized cities by providing money for more police officers.
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Missouri flood recovery group prepares for potential flooding in 2020
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Flood Recovery Advisory Working Group plans to continue meeting through April 2020. The group, established by Governor Mike Parson in August, is putting together flooding recovery recommendations to give the governor’s office by the end of the month. Focus areas include the state’s current levee system, flooding mitigation and
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Two companies want to redevelop a portion of the historic Missouri State Penitentiary
Jefferson City has narrowed the field down to two potential companies to redevelop part of the historic Missouri State Penitentiary.
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Court denies insurance company’s appeal in Ryan Ferguson lawsuit
Missouri Court of Appeals Western District judges sided with Ryan Ferguson after an insurance company appealed a Boone County court ruling that awarded Ferguson $5.3 million in a wrongful conviction lawsuit.
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Amtrak working on temporary station
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Workers with Amtrak, Jefferson City and state offices are coming together to open a temporary station. The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is providing a trailer for the city to use as a temporary train station. A Jefferson City Department of Public Works spokeswoman said the city hopes to have the
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