Missouri Archives

State department of education releases expenditures per student

December 13, 2019 6:32 PM Matt Ragsdale

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education released Thursday how much money is allocated per public school student in the state.

Alcohol sales at MU football games totaling more than $600,000

December 13, 2019 6:45 PM Sydney Olsen

The University of Missouri sold alcohol at football games for the first time in 2019.

MoDOT crews to treat roads ahead of snow, ice

December 13, 2019 1:49 PM Amber Tabeling

Road crews were getting ready Friday ahead of possible wintry precipitation in the weekend forecast.

Seventh suspect pleads guilty in Missouri marijuana ring

December 10, 2019 3:39 PM Madison Fleck

A Houston man pleaded guilty in federal court on Tuesday in connection with a marijuana drug ring based out of Missouri.

Missouri Senate bill would increase police officers in mid-sized cities

December 11, 2019 2:20 PM Connor Hirsch

A state senator has filed a bill meant to reduce crime in mid-sized cities by providing money for more police officers.

Missouri flood recovery group prepares for potential flooding in 2020

December 10, 2019 9:42 PM Jasmine Ramirez

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

Two companies want to redevelop a portion of the historic Missouri State Penitentiary

December 10, 2019 4:30 PM Connor Hirsch

Jefferson City has narrowed the field down to two potential companies to redevelop part of the historic Missouri State Penitentiary.

Court denies insurance company’s appeal in Ryan Ferguson lawsuit

December 10, 2019 5:01 PM Matt Ragsdale

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.

Amtrak working on temporary station

December 9, 2019 5:17 PM Matt Ragsdale

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

Mokane man drowns near Nebraska

December 9, 2019 10:54 AM Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Mokane man died Friday when he drowned in the Missouri River in northwest Missouri. Benjamin Hirner, 30, drowned while trying to retrieve a boat that had gone adrift in Atchison County, near the Nebraska border, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported. The News Channel Nebraska website reported Hirner had been with

Fulton shooting suspect arrested after chase

December 7, 2019 7:10 PM Zach Boetto

FULTON, MO. (KMIZ) – Callaway County Sheriff’s deputies arrested 27-year-old Markus Berry of Auxvasse Saturday night, in connection to a shooting at a Fulton gas station. Fulton Police Chief Steve Meyers said Berry was arrested around 5:30 p.m. Saturday in North Callaway County after leading deputies on a vehicle pursuit. According to a Facebook post,

Missouri continues battling opioid epidemic despite programs meant to help

December 6, 2019 5:27 PM Jasmine Ramirez

The opioid epidemic continues in Missouri despite initiatives focused on prevention, treatment and recovery.

State Board of Education ironing out legislative plans

December 3, 2019 7:14 PM Molly Stawinoga

The State Board of Education discussed legislative priorities for the next session. Increases to teachers’ salaries dominated the conversation in Tuesday’s meeting. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education held a “Missouri Teacher Table” to establish a teacher salary proposal. They reported the results Tuesday. The proposal would increase the salary of all Missouri teachers

Committee sees sports gambling as chance to raise money for Missouri schools

December 3, 2019 4:00 PM Matthew Sanders

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Legalized sports betting is an opportunity to boost education funding, a special Missouri House committee has found. The Special Interim Committee on Gaming included those findings in a draft report compiled after meetings that began in August and wrapped up last month. The committee looked at a possible legal framework for

Judge rules 1851 law doesn’t apply in Missouri boat case

December 3, 2019 12:59 PM Associated Press

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) A federal judge has ruled that an 1851 maritime law does not protect a company from making payments to families of people aboard a tourist boat that sank on a Missouri lake, killing 17 people. After the July 2018 sinking at Table Rock Lake near Branson, multiple lawsuits were filed against Ride

Gun laws among targets of pre-filed Missouri House bills

December 2, 2019 11:39 AM Connor Hirsch

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Monday marks the first day Missouri lawmakers can begin prefiling bills for the General Assembly’s 2020 session, and more than 300 bills had been pre-filed in the House by 4 p.m. To find a list of the 2020 pre-filed House bills, click here. Rep. Chuck Basye (R-Rocheport) expects big topics for

Fewer people die on Missouri roads this Thanksgiving

December 2, 2019 11:27 AM Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol counted four fewer deaths in traffic crashes during this year’s Thanksgiving holiday period than last year. Nine people died statewide in crashes between 6 p.m. Wednesday and 11:59 p.m. Sunday, the patrol said in a news release. The patrol’s Troop F, which covers much of Mid-Missouri, reported

Hunters receive citations after start of deer season

November 29, 2019 5:50 PM Sydney Olsen

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The November portion of deer season where hunters can use firearms started on Nov. 16. Since opening day, hunters around mid-Missouri have received citations for not following laws. Tom Strother is the Reginal Supervisor at the Department of Conservation in Columbia, Missouri. He said some citations are more common than others. “Common

Missouri unveils new temporary license plates to fight fraud

November 29, 2019 10:24 AM Associated Press

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) Missouri is cracking down on drivers who use fake temporary license plates with new holographic, temporary tags. The Department of Revenue this month unveiled new tags with a holographic image that can be seen in the day and night, The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported. The word “void” will appear if anyone

Authorities monitor roadways during Thanksgiving holiday

November 28, 2019 10:47 AM Zach Boetto

Since the Missouri State Highway Patrol Thanksgiving holiday crash counting period began Wednesday at 6 p.m., there have been 14 vehicle crashes statewide. “I’ve always known like its been dangerous like traveling the holidays like this because like there’s so many cars on the road like traveling like all over all over the places and