Missouri ranks 40th in maternal mortality; doctors hope state investment will bring improvement
Missouri is one of the worst states right now for pregnant women, experts say.
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Missouri Department of Revenue makes it easier to apply for Real ID
The Missouri Department of Revenue is making it easier for Missourians to apply for their REAL ID as the federal Real ID enforcement deadline approaches.
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Luetkemeyer reflects on time in office
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO) is retiring at the end of his term. ABC 17 News spoke with several candidates who are on the ballot in the Aug. 6 primary for the Third District seat. ABC 17 News anchor Meghan Drakas sat down with Luetkemeyer, who reflected on his time in office.
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Fulton Reception and Diagnostic Center inmate housing still without air conditioning
The Fulton Reception and Diagnostic Center’s inmate housing is still without air conditioning despite the Missouri General Assembly approving the funding for the installation more than a year ago.
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Advocacy group urges Missouri to revise testing rules due to ‘very toxic’ chemical found in marijuana products
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An advocacy group is calling on the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services to change its rules surrounding a substance found in marijuana products that they are calling “very toxic.” Missouri’s National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, or NORML, wrote in a Thursday release that it is concerned that
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Teachers union files lawsuit against MOHELA, claims business misleads borrowers
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A teachers labor union filed a lawsuit against the Higher Education Loan of Authority of the State of Missouri, also known as MOHELA, over claims the business misled borrowers. The American Federation of Teachers — a teachers union based out of Washington D.C. — represents 1.8 million public school teachers, health care
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Republican Missouri attorney general candidate interview: Will Scharf
ABC 17 News is interviewing candidates in the August primary ahead of the election. Below is an interview with Will Scharf, one of two Republicans seeking election to the Attorney General’s office.
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Missouri attorney general candidate interview: Andrew Bailey
ABC 17 News is interviewing candidates in the August primary ahead of the election. Below is an interview with Andrew Bailey, one of two Republicans seeking election to the attorney general’s office.
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Republican Missouri attorney general candidates say tackling crime is a top priority
Missouri Republican voters will decide between two conservative candidates for attorney general in the upcoming primary election on Aug. 6.
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Water usage concerns raised in Southwest Columbia as development in area continues
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Concerns about water-issues in Southwest Columbia are being raised after the Columbia City Council approved the zoning and development plans for another business in the area. Land for Diventures of Columbia was approved on the south of Vawter School Road, east of Scott Boulevard. Diventures plans to offer swim lessons, SCUBA certification,
Continue ReadingMissouri Democratic lawmakers react to Biden ending reelection campaign
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Following President Joe Biden ending his bid for reelection, many Missouri democratic lawmakers are saying it was the right choice. “I think it’s a good decision. I think that’s what America wants. I think that’s what America needed,” said Missouri State Representative David Tyson Smith. “You know, I trust President Biden and
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Bush, Basinger square off in Democratic primary for Missouri’s 50th district
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A new candidate will represent Missouri’s 50th District in the state house next year. Gregg Bush and Jeff Basinger will face off in the Democratic primary on Aug. 6 for the chance to run against Republican Joshua Blakeman, who is running unopposed in the Republican primary. The seat is open after Rep.
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TRUTH ALERT: Missouri police group calls pro-Scharf attack ad ‘disturbing’
A Missouri police group is criticizing a political ad that centers around Attorney General Andrew Bailey and a Hermann police officer killed in 2023.
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Tech outage disrupts travel plans for many traveling to Missouri
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The recent widespread flight delays and cancellations due to a worldwide tech outage have left travelers frustrated and stranded. Although the Columbia Regional Airport reported no issues with Microsoft’s systems, travelers in Mid-Missouri still faced disruptions with their connecting flights. The outage included state government networks, including the Office of Administration and
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Missouri government agencies affected by IT outage
State government networks have been affected by a global IT outage.
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Mid-Missouri daycare center feels the impacts of delayed child care subsidy payments
MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ) One daycare owner in Moberly loves her job so much that she has been working without a personal paycheck for months now, due to delayed payments by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Naomi Hess, owner and director of Play N’ Learn Daycare, accepts children on state subsidy, but hasn’t
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Parson endorses Kehoe in Missouri gubernatorial race
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson officially endorsed Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe in the Missouri governor race on Thursday. In a press release sent by Kehoe’s campaign, Parson said “To keep Missouri moving forward, we need a conservative leader who can get things done as our next governor. That’s why I am proud to endorse
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Missouri Republicans anticipating Trump’s RNC acceptance speech
Former President Donald Trump will take the stage at the Republican National Convention on Thursday night to accept the GOP nomination for president.
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Missouri high court clears the way for a woman’s release after 43 years in prison
Associated Press CHILLICOTHE, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri Supreme Court has cleared the way for the release of a Missouri woman whose murder conviction was overturned after she served 43 years in prison, but she still remained in custody as of Thursday evening. A circuit court judge ruled last month that Sandra Hemme’s attorneys showed
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Missouri lawmakers say they feel safe at this week’s Republican National Convention
Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Missouri) gave a speech Tuesday at the Republican National Convention about how the Republican Party will “Make America Safe Again” if Former President Donald Trump gets elected this fall.
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