State News
Homeland Security Grant Funding Opportunity
JEFFERSON CITY, MO (KDKZ-TV) A late federal appropriation means Missouri nonprofit organizations considered to be at high risk of a terrorist attack have until June 4, 2018 to complete applications for a federal grant that would
Defrauding Residents Sends Man to Prison
(KDKZ-TV) An Arizona man is headed to prison for defrauding Missouri residents in a telemarketing scheme. According to Federal Prosecutors, Thirty-four-year-old Timothy Murphy of Phoenix was sentenced to Four-and-a-half years after pleading guilty in February to
State Being Sued for Alleged Federal Voter Registration Law Violations
JEFFERSON CITY, MO (KDKZ-TV) The State of Missouri is being sued for alleged federal voter registration law violations. The league of Women Voters of Missouri and local chapters of the A. Philip Randolph Institute are asking
MSHP Out in Full Force During Holiday Weekend
FARMINGTON, MO (KDKZ-TV) Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start to the summer. During the holiday weekend, people will be out more to enjoy themselves, however it’s important to use safety precautions while out driving, swimming
Black Bear Population Growing
(KDKZ-TV) A Missouri Department of Conservation research project has found that the state's black bear population is growing. Missouri has seen high survival rates for female bears, which leads to population growth. Reported bear sightings are
Cold Water Can Be Dangerous for Unprepared Boaters
(KDKZ-TV) Memorial Day weekend is almost here and many folks will be hitching up their boats and heading for the water. But the Army Corps of Engineers advises boaters to first take some precautions. Check out
Minor Flooding Along Mississippi River Likely
(KDKZ-TV) The Mississippi River is above flood stage at several northeast Missouri locations and could likely impact the southern part of the state. Forecasters do not expect major flooding to occur. The National Weather Service map
Missouri State Parks Seeks to Recruit and Hire More Veterans
(KDKZ-TV) Missouri State Parks has launched a new website designed especially for recruiting military veterans for positions within the state parks system. This new site is a significant step forward in a continued initiative by
Extra Caution Encouraged Around Boat Docks
(KDKZ-TV) As the warmer weather continues, boat dock owners are encouraged to take the necessary precautions to make their dock safe from stray electrical current. Tingling and numbness in the extremities while swimming in the water
Ford Could Restart Truck Assembly at Two Plants Later in the Month
(KDKZ-TV) Ford could restart production of F-Series pickups as soon as May 18 at two factories that stopped making trucks due to a fire at a parts supplier plant. A spokeswoman said Friday that Ford