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Missouri Asian American leaders say hate has long history but progress is happening

May 4, 2022 4:45 PM Deborah Kendrick

May is recognized as Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. A month to show Asian Americans’ contributions to America’s history.

Free store hopes to help Ashland’s needy

May 4, 2022 11:25 AM Marina Diaz

A free store has opened in Ashland, offering basic goods to people in need.

Missouri lawmakers approve teacher pay raises in state budget conference committee

May 4, 2022 6:01 PM Hannah Falcon

During Teachers Appreciation Week, lawmakers in Jefferson City showed their appreciation by approving a raise in the base salary for Missouri educators.

New congressional map introduced in Missouri House committee

May 4, 2022 2:54 PM Hannah Falcon

Lawmakers in the Missouri House of Representatives introduced a new congressional map Wednesday afternoon in hopes of passing one before the end of the session.

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 13 new COVID cases; one new coronavirus-related death

May 4, 2022 4:34 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Check back for updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bagnell Dam to temporarily close to finish bridge rehabilitation beginning next Monday

May 4, 2022 4:09 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Contractors working for the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) will begin the final phase of rehabilitating the bridge over Bagnell Dam beginning next Monday.

Lincoln, MU get ready for graduation

May 4, 2022 3:26 PM Karl Wehmhoener

More than 5,820 to receive degrees from Mizzou and Lincoln University will award degrees in more than 30 areas of study during spring commencement ceremonies.

High school student in custody after allegedly assaulting Camdenton High School principal

May 4, 2022 2:38 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A 16-year-old Camdenton High School student was detained Tuesday morning after allegedly assaulting the principal.

Appeals court denies Columbia man’s request for new trial over gun possession

May 3, 2022 10:56 PM Karl Wehmhoener

EDITOR’S NOTE: The original version of this story incorrectly said a man had filed an appeal of his Boone County conviction. The appeal was ruled on and the story has been corrected to show where his appeal stands. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – An appeals court upheld a conviction for a Columbia man on Tuesday that

Family of student in MU fraternity hazing case reaches more settlements

May 4, 2022 12:31 PM Matthew Sanders

The family of Daniel Santulli, a University of Missouri freshman left unable to communicate or walk after severe alcohol poisoning, has reached more settlements in its lawsuit against fraternity members.

Trial date scheduled for suspect in deadly Mexico shooting

May 4, 2022 11:05 AM Zachary Farwell

A man charged in a deadly 2020 shooting in Mexico, Missouri is expected to head to trial later this year.

Blair Oaks superintendent on leave of absence

May 4, 2022 9:23 AM Matthew Sanders

Blair Oaks Superintendent Jim Jones is on a leave of absence, the school district said.

Sheriff: Blair Oaks students made violent comments on school bus

May 4, 2022 8:59 AM Matthew Sanders

Two students talking about committing violence at school while riding on a bus led to the lockdown of the Blair Oaks School District campus Tuesday, Cole County Sheriff John Wheeler said.

Missouri House of Representatives committee set to meet Wednesday about redistricting

May 4, 2022 5:31 AM Joushua Blount

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri House of Representatives Special Committee on Redistricting is scheduled to meet Wednesday. Committee members are set to meet at noon at the Missouri State Capitol to talk about congressional redistricting. Time is ticking as state lawmakers have until May 13 to get a bill to Gov. Mike Parson. ABC

Judge sentences Mexico man to shock program for October shooting

May 4, 2022 7:33 AM Zachary Farwell

AUDRAIN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Mexico, Missouri, man will head to prison for an October shooting. An Audrain County judge sentenced Michael White Jr. on Monday to 10 years in prison for unlawful use of a weapon and four years in prison for resisting arrest. The sentences will run concurrently for a total of 10

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should the Supreme Court overturn Roe v. Wade?

May 4, 2022 1:50 AM ABC 17 News Team

A draft decision leaked Monday night indicates the U.S. Supreme Court is on the verge of overturning Roe v. Wade, the 1973 case that guaranteed Americans the right to an abortion.

Missouri lawmaker wants to uphold Missouri laws, prevent people from seeking out of state abortions

May 3, 2022 6:49 PM Leila Mitchell

As the future of Roe V. Wade looms over people living in the United States, several anti-abortion bills are working through Missouri’s legislature, and one lawmaker is working to add more.

Lawmakers try to roll back some parole eligibility for people in prison for juvenile crimes prompting concerns about Cole County case

May 3, 2022 11:33 AM Lucas Geisler

State lawmakers are considering rolling back some parole rules for people in prison for crimes committed as children, prompting concerns about a Cole County child killer’s case.

Group protests at the Boone County Courthouse over the leaked Roe v. Wade draft

May 3, 2022 5:49 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Multiple people will be asked to speak including the audience will be invited to share their stories.

Man convicted in Ben Renick murder case files appeal

May 3, 2022 9:34 PM Karl Wehmhoener

In court filings, Humphrey says he has filed an affidavit of indigency with the state public defender’s office so he can get representation by a public defender.