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Missouri State Board of Education to talk about priorities for upcoming legislative session

December 13, 2022 6:14 AM Kennedy Miller

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) On Tuesday, the Missouri State Board of Education plans to talk about its priorities for the 2023 legislative session. MO-State-Board-of-Education-Agenda-12-13-2022Download Among other topics, board members expect to discuss the success of students and workforce development. Board members want to retain more educators in Missouri by pushing for a minimum starting salary

Missouri Drought Assessment Committee to meet Tuesday about conditions

December 13, 2022 7:24 AM Joushua Blount

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Drought Assessment Committee plans to meet Tuesday to talk about current conditions. Board members expect to hold a virtual meeting from 2 to 4 p.m. The public is invited to watch the meeting. Committee members expect to talk about recommended changes to the ongoing state and federal responses. Since

MSHP: Driver examination stations to close statewide for upcoming holidays

December 12, 2022 6:29 PM ABC 17 News Team

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol said in a Monday press release that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on two dates for upcoming holidays. The days they will be closed are: Monday, Dec. 26, in observance of Christmas. Normal operations will resume on Tuesday, December 27, 2022.Monday, Jan.

Needs are up, donations down at local food bank

December 12, 2022 4:04 PM Marissa Hollowed

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The holiday season is supposed to be filled with joy. However, for families struggling to make ends meet, that joy can quickly be replaced with stress. This year, the Foodbank for Central and Northeast Missouri says the need for food in our area is growing. At the same time, the amount of

Second missing Gasconade County teen found safe

December 12, 2022 6:26 AM Joushua Blount

The second of two teen sisters who went missing over the weekend in Gasconade County has been found.

Ameren Missouri launches program to help customers return to permanent housing

December 12, 2022 11:18 AM Joushua Blount

Ameren Missouri is piloting a program that it says will help people with housing difficulties get back on their feet.

Columbia business raises $655 for disadvantaged University of Missouri students

December 11, 2022 5:17 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)Sawdust Studios, a Columbia business gave the community an opportunity to show their creativity and also help raise money for a student program at the University of Missouri. A total of $655 was raised. The studio held a holiday event at its community woodworking shop from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on Sunday at

Traffic impacts expected for Mizzou rivalry matchup against Kansas

December 10, 2022 5:35 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou men’s basketball team is set to face their rival, the Kansas Jayhawks at 4:15 p.m. on Saturday. Large crowds of people are expected to attend and the Missouri State Highway says the game will also cause some traffic impacts. Troopers say, if you plan to attend Saturday’s game, there are a few tips

Mid-Missouri cities consider local sales taxes on recreational marijuana

December 9, 2022 7:41 PM Hannah Falcon

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two prominent Mid-Missouri cities, Columbia and Jefferson City, are planning to discuss the possibility of adding a 3% local sales tax for recreational marijuana at their next City Council meetings. Amendment 3 was approved by Missouri voters during the Nov. 8 election with more than 53% of votes in favor. Missouri residents

Mid-Missouri hospitals, pharmacies deal with antibiotic shortage

December 9, 2022 7:08 PM Abby Landwehr

As flu season continues, representatives from MU Health Care and Boone Hospital said they’re seeing a larger demand for antibiotics. As a result, some local pharmacies are struggling to keep them in stock. Kilgore’s Medical Pharmacy is one of three Columbia pharmacies experiencing shortages. The pharmacist in charge at Kilgore’s said for the past month,

Drought Assessment Committee has public online meeting Tuesday to discuss drought status

December 9, 2022 4:25 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri’s Drought Assessment Committee will hold its fourth meeting at 2 p.m. Tuesday to discuss the status of the state’s drought. The meeting is open to the public and will be streamed via Webex. A link to the meeting can be found here. Gov. Mike Parson on Nov. 28 issued an executive

Woman suffers serious injuries following crash in Pettis County

December 9, 2022 8:49 AM Joushua Blount

PETTIS COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Sweet Springs, Missouri woman is recovering after a crash Thursday night in Pettis County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened on Whitfield Road at Dorrance Drive near Sedalia just before 11:20 p.m. Troopers said an SUV driven by Maria D. Cerritos Llanos, 62, of Sedalia, pulled

Rolla man pleads guilty to federal possession of child pornography charge

December 9, 2022 6:39 AM Joushua Blount

PHELPS COUNTY, Mo. (KMZ) A Rolla man faces a possible federal prison sentence and fine for having child pornography. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Missouri, Neil A. Outar, pleaded guilty Thursday to federal possession of child pornography. Outar faces up to 20 years in federal prison and a $250,000

FBI searches for two men who escaped from Cass County Jail

December 8, 2022 10:36 PM ABC 17 News Team

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The FBI office in Kansas City has released wanted posters with full descriptions of the two inmates who escaped from the Cass County Jail on Monday. Trevor Sparks and Sergio Perez Martinez escaped from the jail near Kansas City on Monday night. Police didn’t realize they were missing until early Tuesday

Missouri courts begin clearing nonviolent marijuana charges

December 8, 2022 7:41 PM Hannah Falcon

Missouri courts began the process of clearing criminal records of certain marijuana charges Thursday.

Recreational marijuana legal in Missouri, buying from dispensaries will begin in at least two months

December 8, 2022 6:57 PM Abby Landwehr

Thursday marked the first day of legalized recreational marijuana in Missouri, but a few asterisks have followed. Missourians first approved Amendment 3 in last month’s midterm election with more than 53% of votes in favor. The legislation went into action Thursday and Missouri residents 21 years old and older can now legally possess up to

Recreational marijuana changes in Missouri start Thursday

December 8, 2022 7:27 AM Kennedy Miller

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Thursday, recreational marijuana use is officially legal in Missouri. This comes after Missourians approved the legalization of marijuana in last month’s midterm election. Voters approved Amendment 3 with more than 53% of votes in favor of the measure. However, medical marijuana dispensaries still have some work to do before recreational sales

Macon County deputies arrest man accused of abandoning puppies

December 8, 2022 5:55 AM Joushua Blount

MACON COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Macon man accused of abandoning a litter of puppies faces possible charges. According to the Macon County Sheriff’s Office, deputies arrested Logan J. Hoag, Wednesday on five counts of animal neglect. Deputies said a tip from the community led them to investigate Hoag for abandoning the puppies. On Tuesday, a

Missouri sees more train crashes at passive crossings in 2022

December 5, 2022 9:12 PM Hannah Falcon

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Centralia man died Saturday after being hit by a train in Sturgeon. This is the fourth major train crash at a passive crossing in Mid-Missouri this year. Passive crossings are train crossings without any lights or arms to let drivers know of an oncoming train. There have been 10 train

Columbia City Council set to vote on fate of trash bags

December 5, 2022 5:52 AM Kennedy Miller

View a replay of the City Council meeting above. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council expects to vote on the fate of the city’s recycling and trash bags Monday night. In the past, the Solid Waste Department recommended the city end the use of city logo bags. City leaders gave the community chances to