Missouri House approved nearly $50 billion state budget Thursday; governor’s child care subsidy increases not included

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KFVS) - The Missouri House approved its version of the state budget, sending the $47.9 billion spending plan to the next step. But it’s what’s not in that budget getting the most attention. The budget approved Thursday leaves more than …

Missouri Task Force 1 activated to prepare for anticipated Flooding

Missouri Task Force 1 has been activated to respond to forecast flooding in southeast Missouri, according to a news release from the Boone County Fire Protection District. The task force deployed at 2 p.m. Thursday to assist local authorities in flood- …

Sandra Hemme’s 43-Year Fight for Innocence Highlights Flaws in Missouri’s Justice System

A Wrongful Conviction That Spanned Decades Sandra Hemme’s decades-long battle for justice underscores deep-rooted issues within Missouri’s legal system. Convicted for a 1980 murder she did not commit, Hemme has spent 43 years behind bars, despite mounting …

Delta, Missouri, begins storm recovery after likely tornado

DELTA, Mo. — Wednesday night's severe weather has left many Delta residents without power, and some with damage to structures, including businesses and homes. Delta Fire Protection District Chief Alvin Frank said Delta has major damage in sections, and …

51 animals rescued from formerly licensed breeder in Missouri

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - The Humane Society of Missouri’s Animal Cruelty Task Force rescued 51 animals from a formerly licensed breeder in Missouri. The animals included 42 dogs, two cats and seven kittens. The facility was owned by a formerly …

American Red Cross opens shelters in Missouri following storms

POTOSI, Mo. (First Alert 4)—The American Red Cross has opened shelters in Missouri following the storms. On Wednesday, the organization opened the following community shelters: Nevada, MO: Community Center Shelter, 200 N Ash St, Nevada MO 64772 Delta, MO: …

Missouri S&T study: the mineral dilemma

Americans want a high-tech, low-carbon future, but the problem is that most of the materials needed to build it come from somewhere else. While electric vehicles, wind turbines, and solar panels depend on lithium, cobalt, and rare earths, a new study …

Ozarks Sports Zone Digital Extra: The state of Missouri hoops; Mizzou baseball prepares for No. 2 Arkansas

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Ozarks Sports Zone’s Danielle King and KOMU-TV’s Ben Arnet look at the state of Mizzou hoops following another early NCAA Tournament exit. Also, Mizzou baseball travels to No. 2 Arkansas. Read more about Mizzou athletics on Mizzou …

American Red Cross opens shelters throughout Missouri following severe weather

Following severe weather in Missouri, the American Red Cross is assisting with assessing damage across the state and is beginning to distribute emergency supplies. According to a news release, the Red Cross is coordinating with the affected communities, …

Missouri House finishes work on $48 billion state budget plan