Group seeking to overturn new Missouri congressional map responds to AG lawsuit
People Not Politicians’ lawyer claims a referendum on the new congressional map passed by the Missouri legislature is protected under state law.
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New law requires Missouri students to participate in active shooter drills
A school safety package that Gov. Mike Kehoe signed into law this year requires students to participate in active school shooter drills starting in the 2026-2027 school year.
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Several MU parents voice concerns and call for plan of action from the university, records show
Several parents of University of Missouri students are growing worried about sending their children off to school in Columbia, records show.
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Lawyer says immigration cases are hard to win after migrants have been detained
A Missouri immigration lawyer says due to new immigration policies, he has had to stop taking on removal cases for immigrants in detention.
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Prosecutor: Florida man now charged with murder in homecoming shooting that killed college student
Boone County’s top prosecutor says a Florida man has now been charged with murder in the death of a Stephens College student.
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Stephens College student pronounced dead after downtown Columbia shooting
A Stephens College student who was critically wounded in a shooting early Saturday in downtown Columbia has died, the college said Sunday.
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Cole County judge strikes down language in 2026 reproductive rights ballot issue
A Cole County judge on Friday ruled that language for a measure placed on the November 2026 ballot by Republican legislators was unconstitutional, ordering the state to go back to the drawing board.
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University of Missouri warns employees about social media posts as statements about Kirk shooting are scrutinized
The University of Missouri sent an email to employees on Wednesday warning them about the potential consequences of social media posts related to Charlie Kirk’s death.
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Columbia lawmaker and nurse shares COVID-19 experience amid changing vaccine guidelines
It’s been more than five years after the COVID-19 pandemic but it still weighs heavily on some nurses.
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Missouri senators push for ICE training at Fort Leonard Wood
Each of Missouri’s U.S. senators is asking the Trump administration to make Fort Leonard Wood in Pulaski County an ICE training center.
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Central Missouri Honor Flight’s last ride held Monday
Columbia welcomed home 70 area veterans Monday night after a day trip to Washington D.C.
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Two lawsuits, one ‘citizen’s veto’ filed since Gov. Kehoe’s special session on redistricting
People Not Politicians, a non-partisan organization, filed a referendum on Friday, aimed at giving voters the chance to approve or deny Gov. Mike Kehoe’s “Missouri First” map. This is the third challenge to the governor’s map.
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Missouri Democrats to respond to House approved redrawn maps
Jazsmin Halliburton (Editor’s note, 9/10: The story corrects the day of the week that the state senate will begin taking up legislation in the special session.) JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Democrats will hold a rally and press conference on Wednesday in response to state Republicans taking one step closer to officially redrawing Missouri’s
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Redistricting committee meets Thursday
The first meeting of Gov. Mike Kehoe’s special session starts Thursday at noon with the special redistricting committee.
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Local pharmacies and health care providers prepare for new COVID-19 regulations
Some local pharmacies and health care providers are working to determine their vaccination protocols after new federal regulations limit who can receive them.
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Prop A supporters continue fight despite loss of mandated sick leave
While some view Labor Day as an extra day off, local businesses and labor unions recognize the day as a reminder of working citizens.
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Kehoe calls special session on redistricting after White House lobbying
Gov. Mike Kehoe said Friday that he will call a special session on redistricting and initiative petition reform.
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School safety experts talk about emergency procedures after Minneapolis school shooting
Two students are dead and 14 are injured after a deadly school shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school on Wednesday.
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Cole County Judge denies temporary restraining order in school choice case
Cole County Judge Brian Stumpe on Monday denied the temporary restraining order the Missouri National Education Association sought against House Bill 12, which would give $50 million to the Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program for families to use on private school tuition.
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Colorado Coroner accused of hiding bodies in secret room at his privately-owned funeral home
PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — In a bizarre turn of events, 13 Investigates has uncovered that the Pueblo County Coroner is accused of hiding bodies in a secret room of his privately-owned funeral home, Davis Mortuary.
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Protesters rally against redrawing Missouri congressional seats in Jefferson City
Dozens of people gathered outside the State Capitol on Saturday, protesting a recent push made by some republican lawmakers.
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MSHP says recent summer deer vehicle crashes are not ‘out of the ordinary’
Despite deer season starting up in next month in Missouri, deer have been making their presence known during the month of August. First responders have reported at least four serious vehicle crashes involving deer since the start of the month.
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Missouri finishes last in U.S. School Safety rankings for second consecutive year
With students returning to classrooms this month, Missouri once again ranked last in the nation for public school safety.
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Sex offender accused of having AI-generated child porn
A registered sex offender has been charged with a felony after he allegedly kept child pornography on his cellphone that was generated by artificial intelligence.
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Limited number of ‘brain-eating’ amoeba cases leads to hurdles in treatment, health experts say
A health expert claims there is no “documented guideline” for treating a rare brain infection that the Department of Health and Senior Services said on Wednesday could have been contracted by someone at the Lake of the Ozarks.
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Lawsuit argues Sturgeon did not investigate officer who shot blind dog, paid officer $16k in settlement
A federal civil rights lawsuit filed by a Sturgeon man, whose blind and deaf dog was shot by a police officer, alleges the City of Sturgeon failed to properly train its officers, neglected to investigate the shooting and paid the officer $16,000 in back pay following his suspension.
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Rent, medical costs drive year-over-year inflation
Increases in rent and medical costs drove Midwest inflation in July compared to the year before, but prices for food and energy fell for the month, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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First court hearing to take place Tuesday in Riley Strain lawsuit for motion hearing
Several people could get dropped from the lawsuit filed by the family of former University of Missouri student Riley Strain at a court hearing Tuesday.
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Court date set for later this month in Ryan Ferguson’s civil case
A court date has been scheduled in Ryan Ferguson’s civil case for later this month.
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Missouri governor open to redrawing Missouri congressional seats
Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe said Thursday that he’s interested in “making sure America’s voice matches Missouri’s values” in Congress as the debate continues over whether Republican-heavy states should redraw their U.S. House maps.
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