State launches Phase 1B Tier 2 coronavirus vaccinations
People in Tier 2 of Missouri’s vaccination Phase 1B can start getting vaccinated Monday.
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Sen. Josh Hawley has new publisher for ‘Big Tech’ book
Sen. Josh Hawley has found a new publisher after his book was dropped by Simon & Schuster in the wake of the siege of the U.S. Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump.
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1 man killed, another wounded in rural Missouri shooting
One man was killed and another man wounded in a shooting in south-central Missouri over the weekend.
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State boosts Capitol security amid FBI warnings of violence
State authorities are on high alert amid concerns of widespread violence following the deadly U.S. Capitol siege on Jan. 6.
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Wireless construction forcing lane closures in Columbia
COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) There will be some lane closures across Columbia for the week of Jan. 18 as contractors install small cell wireless facilities. According to a press release, Viking Corp & AMF Electric, contractors for AT&T, will be working in nine separate locations. The southbound lane of John Garry Drive between North Cedar Lake
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Missouri woman charged for taking part in last week’s riot at US Capitol
SULLIVAN, Mo. (KMIZ) A Missouri woman is facing federal charges for her part in last week’s riot at the US Capitol. 21-year-old Emily Hernandez of Sullivan is charged with the following five counts: knowingly entering of remaining in any restricted building or grounds, disorderly conduct which impedes the conduct of government business, steal, sell, convey
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FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports fourth death this week, 65th overall
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Clinton man pleads guilty after chase kills bystander
SEDALIA, Mo. (AP) — A 27-year-old Clinton man will be sentenced in March for second-degree murder after a police chase ended with a bystander’s death. Westley Reid pleaded guilty this week in the death of 27-year-old Zachary Hancock Bottom of Sedalia on March 1. Police say Reid was driving a stolen vehicle out of Henry
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Fire forces evacuation of inmates at northwest Missouri jail
MARYVILLE, Mo. (AP) — A fire in an inmate’s cell in a northwest Missouri jail forced authorities to evacuate all inmates through narrow, smoke-filled hallways. No one was injured in the fire Thursday night at the Nodaway County Jail in Maryville, while will be closed indefinitely. Sheriff Randy Strong said about 20 inmates are being
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Officials warn of high winds and snow, creating rough driving conditions
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) With high winds and snow in the forecast, officials say driving conditions could deteriorate quickly late Thursday into Friday morning. The ABC17 Stormtrack Weather Team has issued a Weather Alert Day through early Friday night for the potential of accumulating snow and strong gusty winds. MoDOT issued a warning about travel, saying
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Ameren Missouri electric customers to see bill increase Feb. 1
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Some Ameren Missouri customers should see an increase on their electric bills after a a fuel adjustment charge was approved by the Missouri Public Service Commission. Ameren Missouri made two filings with the Commission affecting your bill. Customers should see a current FAC credit of $1.89 flip to a charge. Ameren
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THURSDAY UPDATES: Cooper County reports five COVID-19 deaths in weekly post
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Missouri enters next phase of vaccination plan; Boone County begins to vaccinate Phase 1B Tier 1
Phase 1B Tier 1 begins Thursday and that Tier 2 will start on Monday.
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White House’s ‘red zone’ report recommends Missouri speed up vaccinations
The White House released the latest ‘red zone’ report for the Show-Me state, showing Missouri trending in the wrong direction in most categories.
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Two mid-Missouri counties report COVID-19 related deaths
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Missouri National Guard members deployed to Washington, D.C. ahead of inauguration
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Members of the Missouri National Guard will deploy to Washington, D.C. A spokesperson says Gov. Mike Parson has ordered troops from Missouri to help the D.C. National Guard in providing assistance to the United States Secret Service. Missouri National Guard members are expected to help with various roles for the inauguration
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Missouri House denounces lawmaker for alleged harassment
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri House for the first time in history has formally denounced a lawmaker accused of having sex with an intern, harassing a staffer who reported the claim and then lying while under investigation. House lawmakers on Wednesday voted 140-3 to censure Democratic Rep. Wiley Price. An effort to kick
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Kansas City and Jackson County ease dining restrictions
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Bars and restaurants in Kansas City, Missouri, and its surrounding county will be allowed to stay open a little later, but that doesn’t mean that officials are comfortable that the coronavirus pandemic is starting to ease. Mayor Quinton Lucas announced during a news conference Wednesday that bars and restaurants can
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Mid-Missouri House Republicans vote against Trump impeachment
Each of the U.S. House lawmakers representing Mid-Missouri voted against impeaching President Donald Trump on Wednesday for inciting the Capitol riot.
Continue ReadingKansas City police have body cameras, more are coming
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City police officials say all patrol officers in the city are expected to be equipped with body worn cameras by March. Police spokesman Sgt. Jacob Becchina said Wednesday 340 officers are already using the cameras, and another 475 cameras should be ordered soon. Community leaders have pushed for officers
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