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Missouri AG files federal discrimination lawsuit against MSHSAA

February 5, 2026 4:16 pm NPG Content Share

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) — Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway filed a discrimination lawsuit on Wednesday against MSHSAA in the Eastern District Court of Missouri.

Missouri Senate passes new rules that makes it harder to end debate in chamber

February 4, 2026 12:02 pm NPG Content Share

Lucas Geisler COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Senate passed new rules on Tuesday that could make it harder to force an end to debate in the chamber. The chamber voted 23-11 on two new rules, sponsored by Senate President Pro Tem Cindy O’Laughlin (R-Shelbina). One change requires more signatures on a motion to vote on

‘Likely the largest structure fire to occur’: No injuries and multiple building loss reported in massive Cameron fire

February 3, 2026 6:56 pm Leah Rainwater

CAMERON, Mo. (KQTV) — No injuries are reported in a multi-structure fire in Cameron, Missouri on Tuesday.

Former jailer convicted of manslaughter in Cooper County Jail death

February 3, 2026 6:32 pm NPG Content Share

A former corrections officer was convicted Tuesday of manslaughter in the 2023 death of a woman being held in the Cooper County Jail.

Mosaic’s Pat Dillon to be honored at Great Northwest Day

February 2, 2026 2:53 pm Leah Rainwater

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KQTV) — One local leader will be the recipient of the third Northwest Missouri Citizen of the Year Award at an event featured during Great Northwest Day at the Missouri State Capitol.

One dead in Smithville house explosion and fire

January 29, 2026 10:18 am Leah Rainwater

SMITHVILLE, Mo. (KQTV) — One person is dead after a fire engulfed a house at the 300 block of East Meadow Street in Smithville Wednesday night.

Sinaloa man sentenced to 20 years in U.S. federal court for fentanyl conspiracy

January 28, 2026 5:35 pm Prajukta Ghosh

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KQTV)– A man from Sinaloa, Mexico, was sentenced in federal court on Tuesday for his role in a fentanyl drug conspiracy.

Missourians to protest legislative actions at ‘Stand up, fight back’ rally

January 21, 2026 10:22 am NPG Content Share

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) — Several organizations around the state are coming together for the “Stand Up, Fight Back” rally Wednesday at the State Capitol to protest actions taken by Missouri lawmakers.

Missouri report shows increased spending on lottery advertising, reduction in money transferred to education

January 20, 2026 11:07 am Leah Rainwater

MISSOURI (KQTV) — A new report from Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick shows increased spending on advertising for the state’s Lottery program, which has coincided with a reduction in the amount of money transferred to education.

Hearing to pause Missouri congressional map set for Tuesday morning

January 20, 2026 9:52 am NPG Content Share

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) — The ACLU is set to have a motion hearing in Cole County Tuesday over a lawsuit against the state of Missouri, asking for a preliminary injunction to pause the redistricting map.

More Missouri law enforcement agencies have joined ICE immigration partnership since April 2025

January 19, 2026 10:19 am NPG Content Share

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) — Missouri law enforcement agencies continue to expand their participation in a federal immigration enforcement partnership more than nine months after the state first moved to align itself with President Donald Trump’s directive to broaden cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Total deer hunted in Missouri up nearly 10% from last year

January 19, 2026 9:59 am NPG Content Share

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) — The 2025-26 deer-hunting season ended on Jan. 15 and the preliminary total of deer harvested is up nearly 10% from last year, according to a Friday press release from the Missouri Department of Conservation.

Democrats file alternate tax plan to Kehoe’s proposed income tax elimination

January 16, 2026 11:00 am NPG Content Share

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) — Missouri Speaker of the House Jonathon Patterson (R-Lees Summit) has introduced the framework of the governor’s tax elimination plan, and Representative Mark Boyko (D-Kirkwood) from across the aisle filed an alternate plan.

Northwest Missouri leaders to convene in Jefferson City for 2026 Great Northwest Day

January 15, 2026 1:04 pm Leah Rainwater

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KQTV) — Over 250 Northwest Missouri citizens, business leaders, business leaders, educators and government officials are expected to be in Jefferson City from Feb. 3 to Feb. 4 for the 2026 Great Northwest Day.

Former Platte County Commissioner announces bid for State Representative

January 14, 2026 1:22 pm Leah Rainwater

PLATTE COUNTY, Mo. (KQTV) — Former Platte County Commissioner John Elliott announced his candidacy for Missouri State Representative in District 13, seeking the seat vacated by Rep. Sean Pouche (R-Kansas City).

Kansas City congressman condemns proposed DHS Detention Center as ICE vehicles are found in KC

January 13, 2026 2:48 pm Leah Rainwater

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KQTV) — U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) condemned the Department of Homeland Security’s reported plans to build an immigration detention center in Kansas City, Missouri, in a Tuesday news release.

Federal government releases Missouri child care funding after review

January 13, 2026 11:49 am NPG Content Share

The federal government has released money for child care providers that had been held pending a closer review, the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education said Tuesday.

Kehoe emphasizes public safety, elimination of income taxes, lower spending during State of the State

January 13, 2026 9:31 am NPG Content Share

Governor Mike Kehoe is set to deliver his 2026 State of the State address Tuesday afternoon inside the State Capitol.

Proposed Missouri bill would require ICE agents to identify themselves if passed

January 12, 2026 11:16 am NPG Content Share

A Missouri bill could force Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in the state to identify themselves, if passed. The bill’s introduction follows a deadly shooting in Minneapolis involving an ICE agent and a civilian.

DESE submits expense breakdown to federal government amid child care payment delays

January 12, 2026 11:06 am NPG Content Share

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and its Office of Childhood are working with federal officials as more than half of the state’s child care providers continue to wait for overdue payments.

Trial over Missouri abortion access gets underway

January 12, 2026 11:04 am NPG Content Share

Planned Parenthood Great Plains and Great Rivers is returning to the courthouse against the state Monday to reinstate abortion in Missouri.

MSHP driver exam stations to close for MLK Day

January 12, 2026 10:56 am Leah Rainwater

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The Missouri State Highway Patrol said driver examination stations across the state will be closed in observance of a holiday.

House approves ACA subsidies extension; Alford explains ‘no’ vote

January 9, 2026 11:58 am NPG Content Share

The U.S. House of Representatives passed an extension of expired Affordable Care Act subsidies Thursday — the same subsidies that led to the longest-ever government shutdown last year.

Missouri Bill could raise speed limit on rural interstates and freeways

January 8, 2026 12:02 pm TaMya Bracy

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Missouri lawmakers are considering legislation that could raise speed limits on rural highways and interstates across the state.

Legal experts question ICE agent’s self-defense claim in deadly Minneapolis shooting

January 8, 2026 10:10 am NPG Content Share

Legal experts are weighing in on the deadly shooting in Minneapolis involving an ICE agent that left one woman dead on Wednesday.

Missouri doctor worries new child vaccine recommendations will cause uncertainty for parents

January 7, 2026 10:38 am NPG Content Share

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reducing the number of “universal vaccine recommendations” for children to 11, down from the previous total of 17. One Missouri doctor worries the change may lead to confusion for families.

Murder trial surrounding baby’s 2021 death begins in Boone County

January 7, 2026 10:43 am NPG Content Share

The trial of a Fayette woman charged with felony murder and endangering the welfare of a child in the 2021 death of an 8-month-old girl began Monday.

National Human Trafficking Prevention Month highlights ongoing crisis

January 7, 2026 11:11 am TaMya Bracy

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — January marks National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about human trafficking and learning to spot signs and report it.

Missouri DHSS launches new website for tobbacco prevention

January 2, 2026 3:01 pm TaMya Bracy

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KQTV) — The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has launched a new website to help Missourians quit tobacco.

Athletes with Missouri ties to play Hockey in Winter Olympics

January 2, 2026 12:38 pm Leah Rainwater

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KQTV) — Four Missouri Ice Hockey players made the cut to play in the 2026 Winter Olympics next month in Italy.