Study shows rising rent prices in Missouri
Rental prices nationwide have soared over the past year and experts predict they will remain high throughout 2022.
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One injured following crash in Jefferson City Sunday morning
The Jefferson City Police Department confirmed in a press release that one person was transported to the hospital with serious injuries following a crash early Sunday morning.
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S.A.V.E met in Jefferson City to bring awareness to fentanyl to opioid abuse
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) S.A.V.E held a meeting at the capitol Saturday to highlight awareness and prevention tactics in the on-going opioid and fentanyl crisis. Parents, DEA agents and anti-drug activists spoke at the meeting and shared emotional stories about their own experiences with addiction. The founder of S.A.V.E, Gail Daniel, said she started her
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House lawmakers move several bills in final day of session
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) – House representatives took care of several bills Friday to wrap up the General Assembly’s 2022 session. The chamber had only so many bills to work on after the Senate’s adjournment the day before. It left House lawmakers only with bills that the Senate had passed for final passage. Representatives could
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One man dies, one seriously hurt after wreck in Cole County
COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) An Omaha man died after a one-vehicle wreck in Cole County on Friday morning. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, Omar Mendez Lopez was driving a 2003 Mini Cooper near the intersection of Rock Bridge Road and Frog Hollow Road when the vehicle left the road and Mendez
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Capital City High School graduates first class
Capital City High School is graduating its first class.
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Missouri Senate wraps for year after passing new congressional map
The Missouri State Senate just wrapped for the year.
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Election officials raise concerns about preparing for August primaries with no final congressional map
Time is running out for county clerks to prepare for the August primary elections as Missouri still has no finalized congressional map.
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Three injured after acid spill at the small animal research facility on the Lincoln University campus
On Thursday afternoon, the Jefferson City Fire Department responded to a reported acid spill at the Small Animal Research facility on Lincoln University campus.
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Jefferson City man suffers injuries after being attacked by pit bulls
Mike Howell describes the incident as terrifying and says he’s grateful he made it out without any life-threatening injuries.
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Kansas City man could face charges after crash on Highway 50 in Jefferson City
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Kansas City man could face charges after he crashed a car on Highway 50 in Jefferson City on Wednesday night. The crash happened around 11:55 p.m. at the westbound exit to Lafayette Street, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers said a car driven by Johnny M. Nguyen, 24,
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Fire burns corner of building in Jefferson City
The fire was at Capitol Cheer LLC. on Ford Street just before 3:30 p.m. on May 11, 2022.
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Clock ticking down as Missouri lawmakers continue to debate key priorities
As time ticks by, representatives and senators in the Missouri Capitol are drawing closer and closer to “sine die,” the Latin phrase that notes the end of the legislative session.
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St. Louis man accused of bringing gun to state Capitol to show governor pleads not guilty
The Cole County Prosecutor’s Office charged Alok K. Rohra, 36, with a felony count of unlawful possession of a weapon.
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Missouri Chamber of Commerce urging lawmakers to vote down proposals that would forbid businesses from requiring vaccines
The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry wants the Missouri General Assembly to vote down proposals that would forbid Missouri businesses from requiring vaccines.
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Missouri state senators prepare for Supreme Court decision in Mississippi abortion case
Missouri senators are trying to ensure an anti-abortion trigger law goes into effect should the United States Supreme Court overturn Roe v. Wade.
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Summer camps being hit by inflation
The school year is coming to an end with children hanging up their backpacks and parents looking for summer programs to keep their children busy during the break.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A motorcyclist suffered extreme head trauma and is dead, after a motorcycle crash on Frog Hollow Rd. near Capital City High School ball fields Saturday. The motorcyclist was traveling southbound of Frog Hollow Rd. when for an unknown reason, he applied his rear break resulting in the motorcycle beginning to slide
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Memorial service at Missouri’s Capitol on Saturday to honor officers killed in the line of duty
A memorial service is set to get underway Saturday morning, in an effort to honor the 11 Missouri officers killed in the line of duty in 2021.
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Blair Oaks superintendent still on paid leave
The school district confirmed that Jones will receive a stipend while on leave.
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