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Tax benefits for farmers one step closer to Parson’s desk

October 3, 2022 7:59 PM Hannah Falcon

Lawmakers are one step closer to giving Missouri farmers tax credits for six more years.

Hy-Vee in Columbia set to begin coronavirus vaccinations Tuesday.

Hy-Vee recalls eight cheese products due to Listeria concerns

October 3, 2022 2:51 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Hy-Vee issued a recall Monday on eight products that include cheese. The chain announced the recall in a press release after being notified by Old Europe Cheese, Inc., that some of its products manufactures for Saputo Cheese USA may have been contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall was issued for Hy-Vee grocery

State treasurer’s office to hold unclaimed property auction in Columbia

October 3, 2022 5:52 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Treasurer’s Office plans to give Missourians a chance to purchase some interesting items in Columbia this week. Officials will hold an unclaimed property auction at the Hilton Garden Inn Conference Center at 3200 Vandiver Dr. The auction is scheduled to start Monday and Tuesday at 9 a.m. each day.

Missouri Task Force 1 to move to Fort Myers to help with search and rescue efforts

October 3, 2022 6:36 AM Zachary Farwell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County-based Missouri Task Force 1 (MO-TF1) will deploy to southwest Florida Monday morning to help with Hurricane Ian recovery efforts. A spokesman for the task force said MO-TF1 arrived in Orlando on Sunday around 3 a.m. Task force members plan to move to the Fort Myers area to help with search

Convoy of Hope provides resources for those impacted by Hurricane Ian

October 2, 2022 7:55 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the tragedy of Hurricane Ian continues to unfold, volunteers with the Convoy of Hope are stationed in the most impacted areas in Florida giving out food, water and supplies to those in need. Convoy of Hope out of Springfield arrived in Florida a few days ahead of the storm and they have been providing people

Missouri Task Force 1 deployed to Florida in aftermath of Hurricane Ian

October 1, 2022 8:16 AM Erika McGuire

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Task Force 1 headed to Orlando late Friday evening to help with search and rescue efforts following Hurricane Ian. A division of the Boone County Fire Protection District, known as Missouri Task Force 1, was deployed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. A team of 47 crew members was deployed with

Biden Administration updates student loan forgiveness requirements

October 2, 2022 7:12 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As student aid for the new academic school year has just become available for students, the Biden Administration has now changed the qualifications needed to utilize the student loan forgiveness program. According to the student aid website, as of September 29th, people who have Federal Family Education Loans or Perkins Loans not held by the department of education,

Man flown to University Hospital after crash in Morgan County

October 2, 2022 10:19 AM Joushua Blount

MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A motorcycle crash Saturday evening in Morgan County left a Stover man with serious injuries. The crash happened around 7:25 p.m on Saw Mill Road at Hillview Road, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers say, 45-year-old Scott Gruber was traveling westbound on his motorcycle when he crossed the wrong

Columbia, Jefferson City officials prefer resources over arrests when it comes to homelessness

September 30, 2022 7:28 PM Hannah Falcon

Starting in January, those who sleep on the streets could face legal consequences if found on state land in Missouri.

Pharmacist: Get flu, COVID-19 vaccines at the same time for convenience

September 30, 2022 4:08 PM Kennedy Miller

A Columbia pharmacist says it’s a good idea to get the flu and COVID-19 vaccines at the same time.

Missouri man pleads guilty in deaths of 2 Wisconsin brothers

September 30, 2022 11:56 AM Associated Press

HARRISONVILLE, Mo. (AP) — A northwest Missouri man pleaded guilty Friday to killing two brothers from Wisconsin after they came to his farm in 2019 to collect a debt from a cattle contract. Garland Nelson, of Braymer, pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of 24-year-old Justin Diemel and 35-year-old Nicholas

Auxvasse man killed Thursday in Callaway County crash

September 30, 2022 5:36 AM Joushua Blount

CALLAWAY, Co. (KMIZ) An Auxvasse man was killed Thursday afternoon following a two-vehicle crash in Callaway County. The crash happened around 12:30 p.m. on County Road 245 at Route E, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers said a car driven by 88-year-old Douglas W. Thompson was hit by a pickup truck after Thompson

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you think Missouri’s income tax cut will provide real relief?

September 30, 2022 2:23 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Missouri General Assembly passed a bill to cut personal income taxes Thursday.

Missouri income tax cut heads to governor’s desk

September 29, 2022 7:26 AM Joushua Blount

The Missouri House passed a bill to cut the state’s income tax Thursday, sending the measure on to Gov. Mike Parson for his signature.

Missouri special task force starts assessment in Florida

September 29, 2022 7:12 PM Kennedy Miller

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ.) After driving 18 hours, a Missouri Task Force One specialty team began its assessment in Cape Coral, Florida. The team deployed Tuesday and Gale Blomenkamp — Boone County Fire Protection District assistant chief — said they should be there 10 days or fewer. The team consists of one team leader, two small

Better Business Bureau offers tips to avoid scams while donating

September 29, 2022 6:37 PM Ethan Heinz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Florida is dealing with the damage caused by Hurricane Ian . When there is disaster or tragedy, many people feel compelled to give donations to aid in the recovery. Unfortunately, while there are people focused on helping, others are focused on taking money for themselves. Scammers often come out of the woodwork

Columbia’s superintendent to discuss reaching student success at board of education meeting

September 28, 2022 4:41 PM Kennedy Miller

COLUMBIA. Mo. (KMIZ.) The Columbia Board of Education will host a meeting Wednesday where Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood plans to address growth and achievement at the school district. Some of the items to be addressed in the PowerPoint are student attendance, achievements and teacher retention. Data from the presentation shows teacher retention sits at 87%

Missouri Valley student speaks on her family in Florida dealing with Hurricane Ian

September 28, 2022 6:37 PM Ethan Heinz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Hurricane Ian landed Wednesday in Florida, flooding areas and bringing intense winds. Kaity McCaskill is a student at Missouri Valley College from Palm Coast, Florida. Being more than 1,100 miles away from home, she has to rely on her cellphone to keep her in contact with her family who are about to

Missouri of House of Representatives committee passes income tax cut bill

September 28, 2022 7:22 AM Zachary Farwell

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Missouri House of Representatives committee passed an income-tax-cut bill Wednesday, which is expected to be discussed on the full floor Thursday. Budget committee members met for more than five hours about several proposed measures that cover income tax cuts. Gov. Mike Parson first called for the special session in July

Columbia man charged with tampering with evidence

September 28, 2022 1:45 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was charged Tuesday with tampering with evidence in relation to an investigation involving the sale of alcohol to a minor. A warrant was issued Jan. 10 for Jay Patel, 35, to provide video from Dash Convenience and Liquor Store on Ninth Street in Columbia. Patel claimed the video system

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