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State lawmaker faces more charges accused of multiple fraud schemes

March 26, 2021 11:10 AM ABC 17 News Team

A Missouri state representative faces additional federal charges linked to a COVID-19 fraud scheme involving a Springfield charity.

Osage County Sheriff’s Department investigating delay into an alleged felony assault at Osage County R-II School District

March 25, 2021 9:42 PM ABC 17 News Team

LINN, Mo. (KMIZ) A Mid-Missouri school district is under investigation for failing to report an alleged felony assault according to the Osage County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies served the Osage County R-II School District in Linn with search warrants and subpoenas Wednesday for inter-office correspondence and other communications and records regarding the incident. Deputies say the

ABC 17 News COVID-19 roundtable discussion with MU Chancellor and Columbia Chamber of Commerce president

March 25, 2021 9:25 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) You’ve heard this week from local businesses in Columbia after some COVID-19 restrictions. Tonight the Columbia Chamber of Commerce president Matt McCormick spoke about the return to the business as usual. The University of Missouri is also about a day away from the start of its spring break. MU Chancellor Mun Choi

Missouri House committee votes down Medicaid expansion

March 25, 2021 8:51 PM Associated Press

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri lawmakers have voted against funding a voter-approved expansion of Medicaid health care for low-income adults. The GOP-led House Budget Committee on Thursday voted 20-9 against paying to extend the program. Republicans argued it’s financially irresponsible to commit to expanding the expensive program. But Democrats argued Medicaid expansion is required by

Missouri House approves voter ID, other election changes

March 25, 2021 5:30 PM Associated Press

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri House has approved election law changes that include requiring residents to show photo IDs before voting. The measure also would prohibit counting absentee ballots until all Election Day ballots are collected, and bars election law changes within six months of a presidential election. All but one Republican House

EPA urged to reconsider listing Missouri lakes as ‘impaired’

March 25, 2021 4:41 PM Associated Press

O’FALLON, Mo. (AP) — The eight Republican members of Missouri’s congressional delegation are urging the Environmental Protection Agency to reconsider listing 40 Missouri waterways as “impaired.” That list that includes the Lake of the Ozarks and Truman Reservoir. A letter from Reps. Blaine Luetkemeyer and Vicky Hartzler and signed by the other GOP delegation members

THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 85th coronavirus related death, 27th this year

March 25, 2021 9:01 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Superintendent of Missouri School for the Deaf resigns

March 25, 2021 4:10 PM Karl Wehmhoener

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri School for the Deaf Superintendent George Stailey resigned from the position last Friday. The assistant superintendent, Chris Daily, is now the interim superintendent through the completion of Extended School Year. Officials with the school board and DESES now working to determine the most appropriate plans for MSD leadership moving forward.

Tank full of anhydrous ammonia pulled from Missouri River

March 25, 2021 1:56 PM Associated Press

Several federal, state and local agencies pulled a 1,500-gallon tank full of a potentially deadly chemical from the Missouri River in central Missouri.

Missouri regulators approve Ameren’s largest-ever solar field

March 25, 2021 11:34 AM Matt Ragsdale

Missouri’s Public Service Commission gave approval to Ameren’s largest-ever solar field on Wednesday.

Lincoln University enrollment down 41% over the last 9 years

March 24, 2021 2:17 PM Meghan Drakas

During the Lincoln University Board of Curators meeting on Tuesday, the school’s governing body said enrollment has declined 41% in the following nine years.

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Three Mid-Missouri counties return to White House ‘red zone’ report

March 24, 2021 9:29 AM ABC 17 News Team

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State effort seeks to help those who need rides to get shots

March 24, 2021 3:09 PM Associated Press

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri officials have announced a new effort to provide transportation for those who need a ride to COVID-19 vaccination sites. The “Get a Ride” online transportation guide helps connect those who need rides with providers. The state health department said in a news release Wednesday that transportation services such as

Missouri joins lawsuit to undo Biden pause on US oil and gas lease sales

March 24, 2021 2:06 PM Associated Press

Louisiana, Missouri and 11 other states are suing the Biden administration to end a suspension of oil and gas leasing on federal lands and waters.

Local health leaders working to vaccinate homeless and vulnerable populations as more become eligible

March 23, 2021 6:10 PM Connor Hirsch

The spokeswoman for the health department Sara Humm said health leaders have been working with those non-profits who work directly with the vulnerable populations

Missouri expanding COVID-19 vaccinator eligibility to dentists, vets, therapists

March 23, 2021 11:54 AM Meghan Drakas

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is expanding COVID-19 vaccinator eligibility to include dentists, midwives, optometrists, podiatrists, respiratory therapists and veterinarians.

TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone County passes 50,000 residents receiving first dose of coronavirus vaccine

March 23, 2021 7:52 AM ABC 17 News Team

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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have you gotten the coronavirus vaccine (or do you plan to)?

March 23, 2021 1:25 AM ABC 17 News Team

The number of people getting the coronavirus vaccine is rising quickly as more supply becomes available. However, some people say they will never take the vaccine. Missouri Gov. Mike Parson said last week that up to 40% of the state’s population might choose not to get the shot when it is available to them. Vaccine

Former Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens delivers masks

Former Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens announces Senate bid for Blunt’s seat

March 22, 2021 5:46 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Former Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens announced Monday afternoon his intentions to replace Roy Blunt in the US Senate. Greitens made the announcement while speaking to Bret Baier on Fox News. Greitens released the following statement in a press release: Washington, D.C. is controlled by establishment politicians who serve Beltway lobbyists instead of

MONDAY UPDATES: Boone County nearing 50,000 residents to receive first dose of coronavirus vaccine

March 22, 2021 9:23 AM ABC 17 News Team

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