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Firework stands open around the state ahead of July 4

June 20, 2023 11:39 AM Erika McGuire

More than 1,500 firework stands are now open for business in Missouri until July 10, according to the Missouri Department of Public Safety.

Missouri judge orders end to GOP officials’ standoff over proposed abortion rights ballot measure

June 20, 2023 11:58 AM Associated Press

By SUMMER BALLENTINE Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A constitutional amendment to restore abortion rights in Missouri will move forward after a judge broke a standoff between two Republican officials that had halted the process. Cole County Presiding Judge Jon Beetem on Tuesday ordered Missouri’s attorney general to approve the state auditor’s cost

Juneteenth events continue Monday in Columbia

June 18, 2023 5:16 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia will continue to hold Juneteenth events Monday and throughout the week to honor the holiday. Monday at Douglass Park, there will be a Community Fun and Fellowship event from 11:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. In 1979, Texas became the first state to make Juneteenth an official holiday. Fast forward

Juneteenth events scheduled for this weekend in Columbia

June 17, 2023 7:39 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia will hold several events in honor of “Juneteenth”, including its Third Annual Juneteenth Parade in downtown Columbia. The parade is set to start on Broadway and Waugh Street at 9:00 a.m. and make its way to Douglass Park. The Columbia Police Department posted on its Facebook Friday saying Broadway will be closed

Woman charged with infants death did not have proper daycare license, didn’t qualify for exemptions

June 15, 2023 7:55 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman charged in relation to a baby’s death ran an unlicensed daycare and did not qualify for any exemptions. Sarah D. Brown has been charged with first-degree involuntary manslaughter for the death of an infant child at her home daycare. Missouri law requires all daycare providers to have a license if

Water, hay assistance available to Mid-Missouri farmers

June 15, 2023 6:39 PM Chris Bryant

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Some farmers may need help after a drought last summer and now one to start this summer. Mid-Missouri farms continue to feel the strain because of the lack of water. According to the most recent drought report published, over 90% of the state has abnormally dry drought conditions. John George — wildlife regional supervisor with the

Updated drought report shows over 90% of state has abnormally dry conditions

June 15, 2023 7:10 AM Kennedy Miller

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An update on drought conditions across the state was released on Thursday morning. But, despite a few rain storms this month, Mid-Missouri is still seeing a large amount of drought. According to the most recent drought report published, over 90% of the state has abnormally dry drought conditions. That’s up almost 5% when comparing data from

Columbia Utilities pledges up to $250,000 to help households make energy efficiency upgrades

June 15, 2023 7:19 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) City of Columbia Utilities has agreed to help fund the Central Missouri Community Action’s (CMCA) Weatherization Assistance Program for Columbia Water & Light electric customers. The city made the announcement in a press release on Wednesday. It says CMCA provides assistance to income-eligible households to make energy efficiency improvements. Columbia has pledged

State to give farmers access to emergency hay, water

June 13, 2023 9:10 PM Katie Greathouse

Governor Mike Parson announced a plan Tuesday to provide farmers with emergency hay and water as drought conditions continue in Missouri.

Almost 15% of Missouri bridges are rated poor

June 12, 2023 11:47 AM Avery Roehler

An elevated section of Interstate 95 in Philadelphia collapsed Sunday after a tanker truck hauling gasoline caught fire.

City of Fulton selected as a finalist for the All-American City Award through the National Civic League

June 11, 2023 7:41 AM Joushua Blount

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) City leaders from Fulton are in Denver Colorado as Fulton is one of the 19 finalists selected for the All-American City Award through the National Civic League. Fulton has the chance to be selected as one of the ten winners after the conference Sunday night. The All-American City Award recognizes the work

Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri hosts 6th annual “Hope for Heroes 5K”

June 10, 2023 5:15 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri hosted its 6th annual “Hope for Heroes 5K” at the Nickell Shelter in Cosmo Park and in Kirksville, Missouri Saturday morning. The event took place at 7:30 a.m. and the Food Bank said the money raised will help support the Food Bank’s veteran programs

Missouri Republicans react to news of Trump indictment

June 9, 2023 12:10 PM Isabella Roberts

Missouri Republicans are sharing reactions to the news of former President Donald Trump’s indictment related to his handling of classified documents at Mar-a-Lago.

Man accused of killing wife in 2006 headed to court ahead of upcoming trial

June 9, 2023 5:45 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Keith Comfort will have a pre-trial hearing on Friday at 1:30 p.m. before his jury trial on Monday morning at the Boone County Courthouse. Comfort is charged with killing his wife in 2006. According to court documents, in 2019, authorities say Comfort admitted to police in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin that he killed his wife Megan

Woman suffers serious injuries following single vehicle crash in Benton County

June 9, 2023 9:42 AM Joushua Blount

BENTON, Co. (KMIZ) A woman is in the hospital recovering from serious injuries following a single-vehicle crash Thursday morning in Benton County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol Crash Report, the crash happened at 9:40 am on Missouri Highway 7 at Turkey Creek Hill. Troopers say D’anna M. Ambrose, 41 of Warsaw was traveling northbound

Randy Minchew no longer planning state senate run

June 8, 2023 5:08 PM Lucas Geisler

Columbia businessman Randy Minchew said he will not run for the newly-drawn state senate seat representing Boone County.

Missouri Show-Me State and Senior Games start on Thursday

June 8, 2023 5:33 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Show-Me State and Senior Games kick off in Columbia on Thursday and will have dozens of events heading into the weekend. According to the game schedule, there will pickleball games at 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Cosmo-Bethel Park in Columbia. The sport of pickleball has been around for a some

Missouri Department of Agriculture expands farmers market programs to seniors, WIC

June 7, 2023 11:38 AM Mitchell Kaminski

The state Department of Agriculture this week unveiled two USDA-funded programs that will allow seniors and mothers to use food benefits at farmers markets.

Organization says some Missouri counties yet to expunge marijuana cases; deadline is Thursday

June 7, 2023 12:09 PM Isabella Roberts

Legal marijuana advocates are raising concerns as a deadline looms to expunge most pot-related offenses from Missouri residents’ criminal records.

Missouri governor signs bill banning gender-affirming care for transgender minors, some adults

June 7, 2023 12:15 PM Associated Press

By SUMMER BALLENTINE Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Transgender minors and some adults soon will be banned from accessing puberty blockers, hormones and gender-affirming surgeries under a bill signed by Missouri’s Republican governor. Gov. Mike Parson also on Wednesday signed legislation that will block transgender girls and women from playing on female sports