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Family pushes for tighter laws, harsher penalties nearly 3 years after deadly drunk driving crash

October 29, 2025 1:28 pm NPG Content Share

Jessica McKinlay was a firecracker, loved the outdoors and never hesitated to state her opinion on topics she was passionate about.

Missouri says WIC program will continue in November despite shutdown

October 29, 2025 12:58 pm NPG Content Share

Special benefits for low-income mothers are safe for now, despite the ongoing federal shutdown, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services announced Wednesday.

Man accused of trying to hire hitman to kill Columbia police detective

October 24, 2025 12:28 pm NPG Content Share

A man who was already in law enforcement custody has been accused of trying to hire a hitman to kill a detective from the Columbia Police Department.

Columbia man detained by ICE scheduled for first court hearing

October 23, 2025 11:28 am NPG Content Share

A Columbia man detained by ICE in September after returning from a trip to Europe is scheduled for his first court hearing.

Mid-Missourians fear losing SNAP benefits

Missourians fear losing SNAP benefits, as federal government shutdown continues

October 20, 2025 10:27 am NPG Content Share

Millions of Americans could lose access to essential food assistance in November as the federal shutdown drags on. That number includes more than 700,000 Missourians.

31 fans ejected from Mizzou-Alabama game, season total sits at 94

October 17, 2025 1:20 pm News-Press NOW

A Missouri Tigers flag flies during a game at Memorial Stadium.

Group seeking to overturn new Missouri congressional map responds to AG lawsuit

October 16, 2025 12:57 pm NPG Content Share

People Not Politicians’ lawyer claims a referendum on the new congressional map passed by the Missouri legislature is protected under state law.

New law requires Missouri students to participate in active shooter drills

October 15, 2025 5:39 pm NPG Content Share

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.

Appeals court upholds judge’s ban of Missouri abortion rules

October 14, 2025 1:58 pm News-Press NOW

A Missouri judge’s decision to strike down numerous state laws that restricted abortion access can stand, a panel of judges ruled Tuesday morning.

Several MU parents voice concerns and call for plan of action from the university, records show

October 9, 2025 9:12 am NPG Content Share

Several parents of University of Missouri students are growing worried about sending their children off to school in Columbia, records show.

Lawyer says immigration cases are hard to win after migrants have been detained

October 1, 2025 6:06 pm NPG Content Share

A Missouri immigration lawyer says due to new immigration policies, he has had to stop taking on removal cases for immigrants in detention.

Prosecutor: Florida man now charged with murder in homecoming shooting that killed college student

September 30, 2025 5:20 pm NPG Content Share

Boone County’s top prosecutor says a Florida man has now been charged with murder in the death of a Stephens College student.

Stephens College student pronounced dead after downtown Columbia shooting

September 29, 2025 2:55 pm NPG Content Share

A Stephens College student who was critically wounded in a shooting early Saturday in downtown Columbia has died, the college said Sunday.

Cole County judge strikes down language in 2026 reproductive rights ballot issue

September 19, 2025 6:06 pm NPG Content Share

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.

University of Missouri warns employees about social media posts as statements about Kirk shooting are scrutinized

September 19, 2025 12:36 pm NPG Content Share

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.

Columbia lawmaker and nurse shares COVID-19 experience amid changing vaccine guidelines

September 17, 2025 2:02 pm NPG Content Share

It’s been more than five years after the COVID-19 pandemic but it still weighs heavily on some nurses.

Missouri senators push for ICE training at Fort Leonard Wood

September 16, 2025 5:35 pm NPG Content Share

Each of Missouri’s U.S. senators is asking the Trump administration to make Fort Leonard Wood in Pulaski County an ICE training center.

Central Missouri Honor Flight’s last ride held Monday

September 16, 2025 3:55 pm NPG Content Share

Columbia welcomed home 70 area veterans Monday night after a day trip to Washington D.C.

Two lawsuits, one ‘citizen’s veto’ filed since Gov. Kehoe’s special session on redistricting

September 15, 2025 11:16 am NPG Content Share

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.

Missouri Democrats to respond to House approved redrawn maps

September 10, 2025 1:41 pm NPG Content Share

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

Redistricting committee meets Thursday

September 8, 2025 9:45 am NPG Content Share

The first meeting of Gov. Mike Kehoe’s special session starts Thursday at noon with the special redistricting committee.

Local pharmacies and health care providers prepare for new COVID-19 regulations

September 3, 2025 12:08 pm NPG Content Share

Some local pharmacies and health care providers are working to determine their vaccination protocols after new federal regulations limit who can receive them.

Prop A supporters continue fight despite loss of mandated sick leave

September 2, 2025 10:20 am NPG Content Share

While some view Labor Day as an extra day off, local businesses and labor unions recognize the day as a reminder of working citizens.

Kehoe calls special session on redistricting after White House lobbying

August 29, 2025 7:30 pm NPG Content Share

Gov. Mike Kehoe said Friday that he will call a special session on redistricting and initiative petition reform.

School safety experts talk about emergency procedures after Minneapolis school shooting

August 28, 2025 11:12 am NPG Content Share

Two students are dead and 14 are injured after a deadly school shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school on Wednesday.

Cole County Judge denies temporary restraining order in school choice case

August 25, 2025 3:22 pm NPG Content Share

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.

Protesters rally against redrawing Missouri congressional seats in Jefferson City

August 18, 2025 2:05 pm NPG Content Share

Dozens of people gathered outside the State Capitol on Saturday, protesting a recent push made by some republican lawmakers.

MSHP says recent summer deer vehicle crashes are not ‘out of the ordinary’

August 18, 2025 12:27 pm NPG Content Share

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.

Missouri finishes last in U.S. School Safety rankings for second consecutive year

August 15, 2025 12:09 pm NPG Content Share

With students returning to classrooms this month, Missouri once again ranked last in the nation for public school safety.

Sex offender accused of having AI-generated child porn

August 14, 2025 12:48 pm NPG Content Share

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.