Missouri lawmakers react to Supreme Courts decision to overturn Roe V. Wade
Both sides of the political aisle are divided over what this could mean for Missouri women.
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Abortion foes celebrate Missouri’s ban after Supreme Court decision; advocates vow political fight
Missouri became the first state to ban abortion after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade on Friday, setting off a celebration by anti-abortion activists and vows of a political fight by abortion-rights supporters.
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Missouri politicians react to Roe v. Wade ruling
Politicians across the country and across the state have issued statements after the United States Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade Friday morning.
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Mexico man sentenced to 20 years in prison for murder
An Audrain County judge sentenced a man for a deadly shooting at a park in Mexico.
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Teen charged after being accused of planning a school shooting in Audrain County
A teenager accused of talking about planning a school shooting is now charged in Audrain County.
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Hundreds gather at Boone County Courthouse to rally following Roe V. Wade decision
Over one hundred people came out to the Boone County Courthouse to rally following the overturn of Roe V. Wade.
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Planned Parenthood Great Plains to remain open after Roe v. Wade ruling
With 12 health centers for Planned Parenthood located across Missouri, only one in the St. Louis area actually performed abortions.
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Two charged with drug trafficking after Thursday traffic stop in Miller County
Two women are charged with several crimes after a search of a vehicle found fentanyl and meth on Thursday morning.
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MoDOT to close I-70 at mile marker 180 Saturday after truck crashes into overpass
HANNIBAL, Mo. (KMIZ) On Saturday morning, the Missouri Department of Transportation will close the passing lanes in both the east and westbound lanes on Interstate 70 at the High Hill overpass at mile marker 180 to replace traffic barriers in the area. “The overpass column in the median was hit Thursday night, and in order
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Continue Reading Mexico teacher charged after allegedly abusing a student
A Eugene Field Elementary PE Teacher in Mexico was charged after an April 27 incident involving a student.
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One person seriously injured after I-70 crash in Montgomery County
A truck driver was seriously injured after a wreck on Interstate 70 in Montgomery County at mile marker 180 Thursday at 6:12 p.m.
Continue ReadingDHS warns of potential violent extremist activity in response to abortion ruling
By Priscilla Alvarez, CNN The Department of Homeland Security intelligence branch is warning law enforcement, first responders and private sector partners nationwide Friday of potential domestic violence extremist activity in response to the Supreme Court’s decision on abortion, according to a memo obtained by CNN. The memo from the DHS Office of Intelligence and Analysis
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Jefferson City tax preparer convicted of filing false tax returns
A federal jury has convicted a Jefferson City tax preparer for filing false federal income tax returns for himself and others.
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Charges to be dropped against downtown Columbia shooting suspect
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – Prosecutors plan to drop charges against a downtown Columbia shooting suspect in exchange for a guilty plea on a different case. Todd D. Nesbitt pleaded guilty on Friday in Boone County court to felony resisting arrest. Prosecutors and defense attorney Gerald Mueller said Nesbitt would get sentenced to that on July
Continue ReadingBiden says ‘Roe is on the ballot’ this fall as Democrats consider options on abortion rights
(CNN) — President Joe Biden said Friday that “the health and life of women in this nation are now at risk” after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and eliminated the constitutional right to an abortion.
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Man accused in MU hazing arrested after hearing
One of the men charged in the University of Missouri hazing incident was arrested and left the courtroom in handcuffs after his Friday afternoon hearing.
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How U.S. states have banned, limited or protected abortion
Friday’s ruling is expected to lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states.
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Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade; states can ban abortion
The Supreme Court has ended constitutional protections for abortion that had been in place nearly 50 years in a decision by its conservative majority to overturn Roe v. Wade. Friday’s outcome is expected to lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states.
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Real estate agent accused in murder for hire plot accused of violating bond conditions
A real estate agent accused of trying to hire someone to kill her former mother-in-law is now accused of violating her bond conditions again.Â
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