Missouri Archives

Yes, marijuana use can still get you in trouble at work

February 15, 2023 11:05 AM Erika McGuire

Recreational use of marijuana became legal in Missouri at the beginning of February. However, some marijuana users still do not have job protection.

Missouri lawmakers again take up transgender issues as legislation impacts Columbia schools

February 14, 2023 10:08 AM Hannah Falcon

The morning after a Columbia Board of Education member left a meeting citing ongoing stress from the Missouri legislature’s continued focus on LGBTQ+ issues, lawmakers were set to meet Tuesday to discuss transgender children.

Chiefs’ Super Bowl parade to have large law enforcement presence

February 14, 2023 7:02 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Downtown Kansas City will be packed with people Wednesday to celebrate the Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory. The Kansas City Police Department says there will be hundreds of officers patrolling the parade. Nineteen local, state and federal agencies will be among those guarding the area. The city began preparations earlier this week. Kansas City Police

Judge vacates conviction of man imprisoned nearly 3 decades

February 14, 2023 2:07 PM Associated Press

By JIM SALTER Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — A Missouri judge on Tuesday overturned the conviction of a man who has served nearly 28 years of a life sentence for a killing that he has always said he didn’t commit. Lamar Johnson, 50, closed his eyes and shook his head slightly as a member

Preparations underway for Chiefs’ victory parade Wednesday

February 13, 2023 2:38 PM Erika McGuire

Watch a livestream announcing details from the parade in the player above. KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Kansas City Sports Commission and Foundation has begun preparations for the Kansas City Chiefs’ victory parade and rally being held on Wednesday. This comes as the Chiefs beat the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35 in the Super Bowl on Sunday.

Black market remains after Missouri marijuana legalization

February 13, 2023 11:26 AM Ethan Heinz

Although marijuana is now legal in Missouri, illegal black market sales continue to happen, along with the dangers of street-level drug dealing.

MU Health Care to host a safety course for older drivers

February 13, 2023 5:19 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Monday morning, MU Health Care is hosting ‘Keep Your Keys’, a free driver safety course aimed at helping drivers 55 and older stay safe and alert on the roads. MU Health Care is scheduled to hold two sessions Monday and says everyone in the community is welcome to attend. The first session

Columbia sportswear store prepare for Chiefs win

February 12, 2023 7:45 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)As the Kansas City Chiefs prepare to face off against the Philadelphia Eagles for Super Bowl LVII, stores in Columbia are preparing to stock Chief’s Championship gear if they win. Rally House Columbia, located on Broadway in downtown, said they are prepared for the fans the win could bring. Rally House Store Manager Krissy Neal, who’s

One man shot during illegal drug deal on Demaret Drive early Saturday morning

February 11, 2023 10:40 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) UPDATE 2:25 P.M.: Boone County Sheriff’s Office said one man was seriously injured with gunshot wounds when deputies responded to the 700 block of Demaret Drive Saturday morning. After investigating, the sheriff’s office believes the shooting happened during an illegal marijuana sale. From talking to witnesses, the sheriff’s office said several rounds

Missouri lawmakers push for legal sports betting

February 10, 2023 6:45 PM Hannah Falcon

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Around $16 million is expected to be wagered on the Super Bowl, according to the American Gaming Association. But despite Missouri being the home of one Super Bowl team, the state will receive none of the gambling revenue. Sports betting is illegal in Missouri, but lawmakers have been pushing to change

Missouri officials investigate transgender youth clinic

February 10, 2023 12:46 PM Associated Press

By SUMMER BALLENTINE Associated Press COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri’s Republican Attorney General Andrew Bailey wants a transgender medical center to pause medications for minors amid multiple investigations. Bailey on Friday called for physicians to stop prescribing puberty blockers and hormones to new patients at Washington University Transgender Center at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. A

Public Transit Advisory Committee to discuss JEFFTRAN changes

February 10, 2023 7:15 AM Joushua Blount

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo (KMIZ) On Friday, Jefferson City’s Public Transit Advisory Committee is set to meet at city hall at 1:30 p.m. to discuss some recent changes for JEFFTRAN. JEFFTRAN has recently increased its ride fares and will combine its bus routes. On Monday, changes made to the JEFFTRAN bus fare and bus routes went

Missouri has legal pot, but restrictions on use remain

February 8, 2023 11:34 AM Erika McGuire

The passing of Amendment 3 in the Show-Me State in November has prompted questions about where adults 21 or older can legally use marijuana products.

Crowds gather at Capitol for bill hearing on teaching of sexual orientation, gender identity in schools

February 7, 2023 10:38 AM Hannah Falcon

Half an hour before the hearing for Senate Bill 134 on Tuesday morning, a crowd of over 60 was standing outside the Senate Lounge door.

Lawmakers introduce tax breaks while Missouri budget sits in surplus

February 6, 2023 11:18 AM Hannah Falcon

The Missouri budget sits with a $6 billion surplus after the state received federal pandemic relief funds. Now, lawmakers are proposing ways to take advantage of those funds through tax cuts.

Man drowns after driving vehicle into a Johnson County pond

February 6, 2023 8:23 AM Joushua Blount

JOHNSON COUNTY, Mo (KMIZ) Highway Patrol says 25-year-old Edward D. Taylor of Riverdale, Illinois, is dead after drowning on Sunday around 1:20 a.m. in Johnson County. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, Taylor drove his vehicle into the pond at Fairfield Inn Suites near U.S. 50 and Bus 13. Troopers say Taylor

China threatens “further actions” after U.S. shoots down suspected spy balloon

February 5, 2023 4:52 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) China is now threatening to take “further actions” against the U.S. after an American fighter jet shot down the suspected spy balloon over the Atlantic Ocean on Saturday. Recovery efforts for parts of the balloon started quickly after it was shot down. The Pentagon announced they plan to continue recovering pieces from

Suspected Chinese surveillance balloon shot down over Atlantic Ocean

February 4, 2023 7:02 PM Abby Landwehr

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The U.S. Military took down a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon Saturday afternoon. A U.S. official confirmed the balloon was shot down with a single missile fired by a fighter jet over the Atlantic Ocean. For the past several days, the balloon drifted over the United States after its first spotting in Montana.

Police release name of man arrested after barricading in Columbia house

February 4, 2023 3:06 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) UPDATE AT 6:55 PM: Columbia Police said 58-year-old James Scott Duncan is the man arrested in connection to this incident. COURTESY: Columbia Police DepartmentJames Scott Duncan, 58 ORIGINAL ARTICLE: A man is in custody after barricading himself inside an east Columbia home for several hours. Christian Tabak, Public Information Specialist with Columbia

Trial dates set for Columbia businesswoman indicted for allegedly defrauding clients

February 3, 2023 8:23 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Trial dates have been set for a Columbia business woman accused of fraud and embezzlement. Kathryn L. Cunningham, known as Kat, 62, was charged with a total of 38 counts by a grand jury Dec. 13 in Jefferson City. Cunningham, of Rocheport, is charged with 24 counts of bank fraud, four