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End of public health emergency could affect cost of COVID-19 tests nationally; Missouri should remain the same

May 8, 2023 1:49 PM ABC 17 News Team

By Morgan Buresh COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Declaration ends Thursday. According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, one of the widest-ranging impacts of the declaration ending will be the higher costs of COVID-19 tests. But some resources locally will continue. Beginning Friday, cost-sharing will begin for at-home COVID-19 tests and tests administered by a healthcare professional. Data from

Missouri to hold memorial service to honor fallen law enforcement officers

May 6, 2023 5:18 AM Joushua Blount

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri is honoring law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. The memorial service for officers is scheduled to take place Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at the Missouri Law Enforcement Memorial at the State Capitol in Jefferson City. Governor Mike Parson and Attorney General Andrew Bailey are

Missouri legislature approves $50 billion state budget

May 5, 2023 11:35 AM Hannah Falcon

The Missouri House of Representatives began giving final approval to state budget bills Friday morning, with the 6 p.m. deadline looming.

No one hurt after yard fire at Boone County home

May 5, 2023 8:08 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Fire Protection District Crews have reopened the 2000 block of East Calvert Hill Road in Boone County after an early morning fire. Clint Walker, Battalion Chief for Boone County Fire says crews were dispatched to a home within the block around 4:00 a.m. Friday morning. Walker says the homeowner was

Senators make progress on state budget after seven-hour filibuster

May 4, 2023 7:01 PM Hannah Falcon

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Several votes are still needed in order for the Missouri Legislature to meet the constitutional deadline for the state budget. With one day until the constitutional deadline for the state budget, State Senators spent seven hours on Thursday filibustering, preventing the budget from moving forward. Just after 7 p.m., Senators ended

Embattled St. Louis prosecutor resigns amid calls for ouster

May 4, 2023 4:19 PM Associated Press

Embattled St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner is resigning effective June 1 amid calls from Republican leaders for her ouster.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should money to expand I-70 statewide stay in the state budget?

May 4, 2023 2:31 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Missouri Senate wants to expand Interstate 70 from border to border.

Missouri lawmakers agree to fund I-70 expansion across entire state

May 3, 2023 11:55 AM Hannah Falcon

The Missouri legislature must pass a budget by 6 p.m. Friday.

Attorney wants court records sealed in Ralph Yarl shooting

May 3, 2023 2:39 PM Associated Press

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

State bills address parking near Capitol; Jefferson City Council approves moratorium on unmetered parking zones

May 2, 2023 7:29 PM ABC 17 News Team

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

Maries County Sheriff says he’ll form a posse

May 2, 2023 11:51 AM Ethan Heinz

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.

Judge delays attorney general’s transgender rule for two weeks

May 1, 2023 11:44 AM Matthew Sanders

The rule will be put on hold until May 15, according to the order issued Monday. Another hearing will be held May 11.

Missouri Army National Guard vet prepares run for Jefferson City House seat

May 1, 2023 5:21 PM Lucas Geisler

A National Guard veteran and former law enforcement officer announced his run Monday for a state House of Representatives district in Jefferson City.

Man drowns Sunday in North Fork River in Ozark County

May 1, 2023 8:47 AM Joushua Blount

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

Man killed in single-vehicle crash in Moniteau County Sunday

May 1, 2023 7:53 AM Joushua Blount

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.

Voluntary Action Center to help the community stay cool with its Summer Fan Program

April 30, 2023 5:50 AM Joushua Blount

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

Molly’s Miles annual run underway Saturday at Molly Bowden Memorial Park

April 29, 2023 5:52 AM Joushua Blount

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

Judge rules against Bailey on transgender healthcare, put on hold until at least Monday

April 26, 2023 11:44 AM Hannah Falcon

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.

Resources available for youth as anxiety and depression increase nationwide

April 25, 2023 10:32 PM ABC 17 News Team

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

Hearing set for Wednesday in lawsuit against attorney general’s transgender emergency rule

April 25, 2023 11:44 AM Hannah Falcon

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.