Columbia Public Schools sues Missouri over charter schools
Columbia Public Schools held a news conference Monday after filing a lawsuit saying the establishment of charter schools in Boone County is unconstitutional.
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Judge in Missouri redistricting lawsuit will not make ruling until signature verification is complete
The judge in a lawsuit surrounding Missouri’s new redistricting proposal has opted to not rule on the case until collected signatures are verified.
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Gov. Kehoe’s income tax elimination plan could tax services instead
Gov. Mike Kehoe might be looking to phase out income tax in 2026, but to do that, the state would have to expand the sales tax base to include services, according to conservative group Americans For Prosperity.
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Randolph County woman nearly loses $1,000 in jury duty scam
On the morning of Nov. 18, Marlena Wisdom got a call from an unknown caller that nearly cost her a thousand dollars.Â
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Graves secures key victories for North Missouri through Defense Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KQTV) — Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) delivered wins for North Missouri in the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
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Domestic violence survivor works to spread awareness for possible offender registry
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — A local Domestic Violence survivor is advocating for a Colorado woman’s petition to establish a registry for Domestic Violence Offenders.
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USDA approves Missouri waiver to exclude candy, sodas from SNAP purchases
The USDA said Wednesday that it had approved Missouri’s waiver seeking to exclude candy, soda and other junk food from purchase with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding.
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USDA approves Missouri waiver to exclude candy, sodas from SNAP purchases
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) — The USDA said Wednesday that it had approved Missouri’s waiver seeking to exclude candy, soda and other junk food from purchase with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding.
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Columbia man sends message to supporters as he awaits deportation
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) — A Columbia green card holder who has been ordered deported from the United States, with a lifetime ban to keep him from reentering the country, says the outcome of his immigration case was predetermined.
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Missouri, U.S. Department of Education reach proposed settlement in student loan forgiveness case
Matthew Sanders COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The State of Missouri and the U.S. Department of Education have reached a proposed settlement over the Biden administration’s student loan forgiveness program. The Education Department said Tuesday in a news release that the state has agreed not to enroll new borrowers in the SAVE student loan debt forgiveness plan,
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Missouri secretary of state receives more than 600 boxes of signatures as redistricting battle continues
More than 305,000 signatures on a petition to put a new congressional map to a vote were being scanned and counted by the secretary of state’s Elections Division on Tuesday after months of collection by People Not Politicians.
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Missouri Court rules in favor of Missouri Right to Education lawsuit
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — A Cole County judge ruled in favor of the Missouri Right to Education’s Director, Spencer Toder, in his lawsuit challenging the secretary of state’s ballot language.
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Hidden in ‘plane’ sight: Missouri State Highway Patrol turns to the sky to catch speeders
It’s not uncommon for Missouri drivers to have to maneuver cones, reduce speeds, drive through narrow lanes, or have construction crews standing feet away from the road, with nearly 600 active work zones on highways across the state under the Missouri Department of Transportation.
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U.S. Marshals searching for Missouri man charged with statutory rape, possession of child pornography
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The U.S. Marshals is seeking the public’s help in locating a Clinton, Missouri, man charged with sexual crimes against minors in four different counties.
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Appeals court rewrites abortion rights repeal ballot measure
The Missouri Western District Court of Appeals rewrote ballot language Thursday for a measure that seeks to repeal a constitutional amendment that enshrined a right to abortion last fall, finding the language submitted by the state’s top election official needed more work.
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Sportsbooks see ‘pent-up demand’ in Missouri’s betting debut
Legal sports betting went live in Missouri on Monday, with more than 2 million people attempting to access sportsbook apps on launch day.
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MSHP reports one fatality after state sees winter weather
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The Missouri State Highway Patrol shared its winter weather totals after parts of Missouri saw snow Monday.
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Gov. Kehoe proposes income tax elimination
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KQTV) — Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe is preparing for a meeting which may alter the state’s economic status.
Continue Reading MSHP shares suggestions for safe driving with winter weather impacts
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KQTV) — As portions of Missouri continue to see snowfall, the Missouri State Highway Patrol shares safe driving practices as drivers hit the roadways.
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Gallatin native, bureau commander to retire from MSHP Executive Service Bureau of Patrol
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KQTV) — The Missouri State Highway Patrol announced Gallatin native and Bureau Commander Major Scott A. Shipers will retire Jan. 1 after 30 years of service.
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Judge hears arguments in lawsuit to block Missouri’s new congressional map
Lawyers for the State and People Not Politicians met in federal court Tuesday for a hearing to determine whether a judge will block Missouri’s new congressional map.
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Eight-year-old child among victims identified in Weatherby fire according to sheriff
DEKALB COUNTY, Mo. (KQTV) — The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office announced the identification of the three individuals who were found in a structure after a fire in Weatherby last week.
Continue Reading Hearing set to block Missouri’s new congressional map
A hearing is scheduled for Tuesday afternoon to determine whether a judge will block Missouri’s new congressional map.
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Gov. Kehoe speaks education, leadership at St. Joseph Christian visit
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe visited St. Joseph Christian School to speak with students about their education and leadership.Â
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Judge sentences Joshua Rocha to death for the shooting of an NKC Police Officer in 2022
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KQTV)– A Clay County Judge sentenced a man to death in the fatal shooting of a North Kansas City Police Officer in 2022.
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Missouri AG launches investigation into state kratom distributers
Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has started a statewide investigation into numerous kratom manufacturers and distributors operating in Missouri.
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Missouri private school voucher program to be debated in Bench Trial
COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KQTV) — A Cole County Judge will hear arguments on Monday and Tuesday over the constitutionality of state funding being provided for private school scholarships
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Law enforcement conducts ‘warrant sweep’ across Columbia Thursday morning
By: Lucas Geisler, Alison Patton COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) — Federal and local police conducted a “warrant sweep” across Columbia on Thursday morning for those wanted for various federal crimes. Dixon Land, the FBI field office spokesman in Kansas City, told ABC 17 News that agents worked with state and local police on Thursday to arrest
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Missouri prepares for sports betting as abuse toward athletes rises
When former Cardinals manager Mike Schildt announced his abrupt retirement at the end of the 2025 MLB season, it came as a bit of a shock.Â
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Maryville Fire Department looking for volunteers
MARYVILLE, Mo. (KQTV) — The Maryville Fire Department is looking for new members for its volunteer unit.
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