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Ameren Missouri to upgrade gas meters in Jefferson City
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Ameren customers in Jefferson City will soon receive upgrades to their gas meters, according to a Monday press release from Ameren. Ameren plans to install upgraded natural gas modules to existing meters later this spring, the release states. A specific date for when upgrades begin was not announced. Ameren says there The post Ameren Missouri to upgrade gas meters in Jefferson City appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Governor Parson honors Missouri firefighters, highlights women's contributions
JEFFERSON CITY - Happening at the state capitol Tuesday, firefighters from across the state crowded into the first-floor rotunda to be recognized by Governor Parson and other state fire officials as part of the annual recognition for Firefighters’ Day. KRCG-13 attended the event, where this year there was added emphasis on recognizing the women who serve in fire departments.
Late withdrawals mean more time to file for lieutenant governor, other Missouri offices
Missouri candidates wait to file for office Feb. 27 at the Secretary of State’s office in Jefferson City. Late withdrawals mean filing will reopen Tuesday in a handful of districts (Annelise Hanshaw/Missouri Independent). Anyone who procrastinated on filing for political office will get another chance to enter the Aug....
Columbia LGBTQ group forms to amplify mid-Missouri voices
For the Castillow family, the fight over transgender rights is not new. “I’ll be heading to my grave doing this,” Harry Castillow said. His son, Jay Castillow, is a senior in high school, is vegetarian, works multiple days a week and is transgender. But the family wants him to be seen as just those first three.
Officials share safety measures for spring breakers
Columbia, Mo. (KMIZ)- Mid-Missouri students are taking a break this week, as both the University of Missouri, Columbia Public Schools, and Jefferson City Schools are on spring break. Students are looking forward to stepping away from their studies for a week. However, concerns have arisen about safety and ensuring everyone returns to campus next week The post Officials share safety measures for spring breakers appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Man charged with financially exploiting his elderly father
A man was charged late Wednesday in Cole County with financially exploiting his elderly father. Michael Kliethermes was charged with financially exploiting an elderly person and misappropriating funds for a nursing home. A warrant was issued for his arrest on Thursday and a $25,000 bond was set. His wife, Holly Kliethermes, was charged early Wednesday The post Man charged with financially exploiting his elderly father appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Man set to be executed for killing New Bloomfield couple sues Parson, acting DOC director
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man who is scheduled to executed next month is suing Gov. Mike Parson and Trevor Foley, who is the acting director of the Department of Corrections. A Boone County jury sentenced Brian Dorsey to death for two counts of first-degree murder in 2008. He previously fought the sentence and recently tried The post Man set to be executed for killing New Bloomfield couple sues Parson, acting DOC director appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Man arrested for attempted rape and molestation in Cole County
NEW BLOOMFIELD — A Cole County man was arrested for attempted rape and molestation on Friday. Jimmie Sanders of Jefferson City was arrested after the mother of a child contacted police regarding the man's alleged attempt at sexually assaulting her child. The witness stated that their child had gone...
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