Missouri’s Supreme Court says the voter-approved plan to expand Medicaid should stand. The high court ruled yesterday (thur) that the 2020 ballot measure approving expansion of the government health care plan did not violate the state Constitution. A Cole County judge overturned the constitutional amendment last month, saying the legislature …

Police now confirm there was a shooting in the 800 – block of Stadium last night around 9:30pm. Investigators say two individuals were shot. Their injuries aren’t thought to be life-threatening. (First report) – A possible overnight shooting in Jefferson City. Our news partner ABC – 17 says police were …

A man is accused of leading cops on a chase from Fulton to Columbia. Police say Charles McMasters was with a case worker when they responded to an area of Westminster Avenue yesterday (wed). McMasters allegedly got into the case worker’s car and drove off, hitting both the case worker …

KMIZ 17 – Osage Beach Fire Protection District responded to a building fire off Highway 42 at 11:30 Tuesday night that may be tied to the Bagnell Dam Strip shooting last week.. Crews were at a metal building with Midwest Drifters Motorcycle Club signs until 5 a.m. The Midwest Drifters …

A man is in jail after allegedly exposing himself to a child at a Jefferson City park. Police say they arrested the suspect at his home after the incident Tuesday. Investigators say the man showed his genitals to a kid in the women’s bathroom at Ellis Porter Riverside Park. The …

KMIZ 17 — The Cole County Health Department added 228 cases .  Of those, 56 were cases from June, 36 occurred from July 1 to July 6 and 48 were breakthrough infections.  Since March 1, there have been 159 total breakthrough infections in the county. Health officials said the biggest problem the …

(AP) — The Missouri treasurer on Monday sued the secretary of state over a proposed constitutional amendment dealing with expanded powers for the treasurer’s office. Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick sued fellow Republican Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported. Fitzpatrick sued over a proposed constitutional amendment that would …

(MissouriNet) — A new state health director will be named today (Wednesday). Governor Parson is holding a press conference at the Missouri Capitol to announce who will replace former Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Director Randall Williams. In April, the governor said he decided to “go in a …

Cardinals Blood Drive July 20th Step up to the plate, donate and help save a life. News Radio KWOS, the St. Louis Cardinals, and the American Red Cross invite you to donate blood and help give the gift of life during the St. Louis Cardinals Blood Drive. You’re invited to donate blood …

A Missouri legislative committee has held a hearing on how race and racism is taught in schools. Lawmakers in the Joint Committee on Education had an invite-only meeting on critical race theory yesterday (mon). Critical race theory is a way of thinking about America’s history through the lens of racism. …