Vandalia
NEOSHO — Kathy Briggs spent years in and out of incarceration, struggling with addiction and wondering whether she would ever become the mother she wanted to be. Briggs spent nearly a year in Missouri's first prison nursery program at the Women's Eastern Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional Center in Vandalia before her release in January 2026.
VANDALIA — Inside a women's prison in Vandalia, Missouri, incarcerated mothers are getting an opportunity many women before them never had, the chance to raise their babies behind bars. The Women's Eastern Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional Center is home to Missouri's first prison nursery program and one of just...
A Jonesburg woman was charged on Wednesday after an investigation by the Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS). The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office was made aware of Rosie M. Looman after DSS started an investigation into suspected child abuse and neglect, stemming from a December 2025 domestic disturbance incident. Detectives...
A man from Warrenton faces three charges in Montgomery County as of Wednesday. The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office investigated a victim's July 2026 claim that they had been defrauded by 21-year-old William D. Hoskins. They reported that Hoskins allegedly violated a written agreement through his company, Hoskins LLC Services, to...
Holiday tables in Missouri have leaned on smoked and cured meats for generations, and a handful of family shops still do the work the slow way. Some cure country hams in rural sheds, while others turn out sausages, bologna, and bratwurst made right in the building. Ordering early matters, because...
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A contractor has been charged with two felonies and a misdemeanor after he was allegedly paid more than $38,000 for home repairs that were not completed. William Hoskins, of Warrenton, was charged on Thursday in Montgomery County with stealing more than $25,000, felony committing deceptive business practices and misdemeanor committing deceptive business The post Contractor accused of defrauding homeowner of more than $38,000 appeared first on ABC17NEWS .
Long before most of Missouri hits the snooze button, a different crowd is already pouring coffee and ordering eggs. Truckers, highway workers, and farm crews start their days at small truck stop cafes along US-36, I-44, I-70, and other busy roads. These places still serve sit-down breakfasts with real plates,...
Utility company Ameren has received the green light to add a new-to-Missouri type of infrastructure to the electric grid: batteries. The utility is expanding energy storage in the state. It is currently building its first battery facility in Missouri and recently received approval from state regulators for three more. Last month, the Missouri Public Service […]
BOWLING GREEN, Mo. - A historic statue in Bowling Green is getting ready to celebrate a big milestone, turning 100 years old on Friday. The statue of former U.S. House Speaker Champ Clark was unveiled at the Pike County Courthouse on November 13, 1926. About 4,000 people attended the ceremony...
Mid-Missouri deer hunters in Audrain, Callaway and Montgomery counties must complete mandatory chronic wasting disease sampling this weekend. Deer harvested on Saturday, Nov. 14, and Sunday, Nov. 15, in those counties will need to be taken to a CWD sampling location. This coincides with the opening weekend of the November portion of the firearms deer season.
COLUMBIA — Deer hunters across Missouri are taking part in chronic wasting disease sampling this weekend. In some counties, it's required, while in others, hunters are submitting their deer voluntarily. Saturday marked the opening weekend of the November portion of the firearms deer season, as well as the start...
HANNIBAL, Mo. — A group of Hannibal-LaGrange University students is taking what they’ve learned in the classroom and putting it to work in the community, helping eight area nonprofits increase awareness, reach new audiences and bring more people through their doors. For many small town nonprofits, spreading awareness...
