Missouri governor to spend millions on food programs amid federal government shutdown
Gov. Mike Kehoe said the state will spend more than $15 million to cover some food programs as the federal government shutdown continues.
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MoDOT urges drivers: ‘Buckle Up, Phone Down’ to cut crash deaths
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Missouri Department of Transportation is sending out a simple reminder for drivers: put the phone down and buckle up.
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Missouri Department of Conservation explains importance of managed deer hunts
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Missouri Department of Conservation offers managed deer hunts, aimed at guiding new and seasoned hunters through the tradition.
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Family pushes for tighter laws, harsher penalties nearly 3 years after deadly drunk driving crash
Jessica McKinlay was a firecracker, loved the outdoors and never hesitated to state her opinion on topics she was passionate about.
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By Abigail Ogle Click here for updates on this story STILLWATER, Okla. (KOCO) — Dr. Diana Rodriguez Coca came from Colombia to the U.S. as a distinguished Fulbright Scholar to pursue her PhD. in industrial engineering at Oklahoma State University. On Oct. 24, 2015, Coca and her family were along the homecoming parade route when
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Man accused of trying to hire hitman to kill Columbia police detective
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.
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State conservation departments encourage hunters to donate venison
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Missouri Department of Conservation and the Conservation Federation of Missouri are encouraging deer hunters to donate venison to the Missouri Share the Harvest program.
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Columbia man detained by ICE scheduled for first court hearing
A Columbia man detained by ICE in September after returning from a trip to Europe is scheduled for his first court hearing.
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4 family members of Illinois governor candidate killed in Montana helicopter crash, campaign says
By JOHN SEEWER and CHRISTINE FERNANDO Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Four family members of a Republican running for governor in Illinois were killed in a Montana helicopter crash, his campaign said Thursday. The son, daughter-in-law and two grandchildren of former state lawmaker Darren Bailey, who lost the 2022 gubernatorial election in Illinois and is
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Judge temporarily blocks the Trump administration from firing workers during the government shutdown
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s administration from firing workers during the government shutdown, saying the cuts appeared to be politically motivated and were being carried out without much thought.
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Missouri Biologist explains stink bug prevalence
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Halyomorpha halys, also known as the stink bug, is an invasive insect that originated from Asia.
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Cole County judge sides with Ryan Ferguson, awards additional $1.3 million
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) — A Cole County judge ruled last week that a Columbia native, whose murder conviction was overturned, is owed an extra $1.3 million in his lawsuit against two insurance companies.
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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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Kehoe authorizes National Guard to help ICE in Missouri
Gov. Mike Kehoe said Tuesday that he has authorized the Missouri National Guard to help at ICE facilities in Missouri.
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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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Student group alleges MU is erasing Black voices after event was canceled over name
The Legion of Black Collegians claims the University of Missouri is trying to erase its presence, while administrators cite inclusivity concerns over a canceled event.
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DraftKings, Circa Hospitality get first online sports betting licenses in Missouri
The Missouri Gaming Commission voted Friday morning to give DraftKings and Circa Hospitality the state’s first two mobile sports betting licenses.
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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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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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Tick season is in full swing, here is how to stay safe
ST. JOSEPH, MO (News-Press NOW) — Tick season has been in full force for the past few weeks, and experts warn that the risk will remain high through the summer.
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Savannah man charged after fatal hit-and-run in St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A Savannah, Missouri, man has been charged with involuntary manslaughter after fleeing from the scene of an accident that resulted in death.
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Prosecutors seek murder charges for 2 men accused in deaths of 3 Kansas City Chiefs fans last year
(CNN) — Two Missouri men already facing charges in the mysterious case of three friends found dead outside a Kansas City home after watching a Chiefs football game last year could have some charges upgraded to include three counts of second degree murder, court documents show.
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One dead, three injured in multi-vehicle crash Saturday
ATCHISON COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A three-vehicle crash resulted in one fatality and left three others with moderate to serious injuries Saturday on Interstate 29, five miles north of Rock Port, Missouri.
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Fewer counted but homelessness still a concern in St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — New data from the Continuum of Care’s annual Point-in-Time Count shows a decline in the local homeless population, but advocates caution that the numbers may not reflect the full scope of the issue.
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