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Parson signs state worker pay raise bill at Truman office building

February 27, 2023 4:25 PM Hannah Falcon

Hundreds of workers gathered in the Harry S. Truman Building atrium Monday to witness the governor sign their pay raise into existence.

Governor to sign emergency spending budget Monday afternoon

February 26, 2023 9:35 PM abc17news-Newsroom

By Isabella Roberts JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson is planning on signing the emergency spending budget Monday at 2 p.m. at the Harry S. Truman office building. House Bill 14 is the supplemental budget for the 2022 fiscal year. It has funds for several state programs, including $149 million for the Department of

Columbia murder trial delayed for man accused of 2006 killing

February 26, 2023 7:46 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Keith A. Comfort, who is accused of killing his wife 17 years ago, was scheduled to appear in the Boone County Courthouse for his murder trial on Monday. Instead, both sides are now looking for a new trial date on Monday morning. According to online court records, Comfort’s lawyer Kevin O’Brien filed a motion

Columbia organizations to host a town hall for city council candidates

February 25, 2023 5:14 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)Multiple Columbia organizations have partnered together to host a community town hall for Columbia City Council candidates running in the April election for Ward 1 and Ward 5. The event is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. Saturday at Wilkes Boulevard United Methodist Church in Columbia. Columbia City Council Candidates Don Waterman and Gregg Bush are

Final court hearing in Columbia murder case centers on abuse allegations

February 24, 2023 5:48 AM Joushua Blount

Prosecutors argued in court Friday that the defense shouldn’t be able to bring up allegations that a Columbia homicide victim was abusive to the man accused of killing her.

Missouri’s neighbor has years of experience with recreational marijuana

February 23, 2023 4:06 PM Chris Bryant

What Missouri law enforcement officers are grappling with right now – newly legalized recreational marijuana for adults – Illinois went through three years ago.

Teen athlete loses legs; St. Louis prosecutor under scrutiny

February 23, 2023 11:44 AM Associated Press

By JIM SALTER and DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — A St. Louis prosecutor decried efforts to oust her from office Thursday and defended herself from blame after a teenage volleyball player from Tennessee lost both her legs in a vehicle crash that police say was caused by a speeding driver facing

WATCH: Missouri governor, attorney general talk about lawsuit against feds

February 23, 2023 9:56 AM ABC 17 News Team

Gov. Mike Parson and Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey will hold a news conference at 10 a.m. to talk about the state’s lawsuit against the Biden administration over the “Waters of the U.S.” rule.

Missouri governor and AG to announce lawsuit against Biden administration

February 23, 2023 6:25 AM Joushua Blount

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) On Thursday, Gov. Mike Parson and AG Andrew Bailey are set to announce a new lawsuit against the Biden Administration at the State Capitol in Jefferson City. The state is pushing back on rules over the “Waters of the United States.” According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, rules regarding the

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Is the pay raise for Missouri state workers big enough?

February 23, 2023 2:47 AM ABC 17 News Team

A bill that would implement Gov. Mike Parson’s 8.7% pay raise for state workers is now awaiting Parson’s signature.

Missouri House Democrats introduce pro-abortion rights legislation; Senate Republicans push anti-abortion bills

February 22, 2023 3:21 PM Hannah Falcon

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri was the first state to ban abortions once Roe v. Wade was overturned, but the feud between Republican and Democratic lawmakers over abortion rights continues in the capital city. On Wednesday morning, a Senate committee heard three anti-abortion bills. Two aimed to defund any clinic that provides abortions. One was

‘Anti-Red Flag Gun Seizure’ law considered in Missouri Senate

February 22, 2023 10:39 AM Hannah Falcon

Missouri is known among many for lax gun laws, and one Republican Missouri senator is introducing a law to pre-empt more regulations.

What Amendment 3 says about growing marijuana in Missouri

February 22, 2023 10:52 AM Erika McGuire

Under Amendment 3, Missourians can now legally grow their own marijuana.

State worker pay raises advance in Missouri legislature

February 21, 2023 4:57 PM Hannah Falcon

An emergency spending budget to raise state workers’ pay unanimously passed out of a Missouri Senate committee Tuesday, putting it one step closer to the governor’s desk.

Former President Jimmy Carter decides to receive hospice care at home

February 19, 2023 7:18 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Former United State’s President Jimmy Carter has decided to receive hospice care at his home in Georgia instead of additional medical intervention. The Carter Center, a non-profit organization founded by the former president and his wife, Rosalynn Carter put a statement out Saturday about the former president’s decision. “After a series of short hospital stays,

$1 million Missouri lottery winner claims prize

February 17, 2023 4:18 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The person who won $1 million off of a Mega Millions ticket bought in Columbia earlier this month has claimed their prize, according to a press release. The winner’s name was not revealed. They claimed their $1 million prize at the Missouri Lottery Headquarters in Jefferson City. The ticket was bought at the

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are lawmakers spending too much time on transgender issues?

February 17, 2023 2:49 AM ABC 17 News Team

A Missouri House committee on Thursday moved two bills along to the full chamber.

Multiple schools announce snow days for Friday

February 16, 2023 9:05 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A few schools in Mid-Missouri have canceled classes for Friday after snow fell on Thursday. The Higbee R-8 Schools, Westran R-1 Schools, the Bevier School District and St. Pius X have announced they will be closed on Friday. A full list can be viewed on our closings and delays page.

Committee sends two transgender-related bills to House floor

February 16, 2023 6:58 PM Ethan Heinz

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The House General Laws Committee met in the Capitol on Thursday and voted “yes” on two bills, pushing them forward to the floor of the House of Representatives. House Bill 419 would ban gender affirming care for anyone under the age of 18. According to the bill, no doctor or healthcare

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you support legalized sports gambling in Missouri?

February 16, 2023 2:44 AM ABC 17 News Team

Missouri’s General Assembly is again working on legislation to legalize sports betting in the state.