Beth Carlson

3 weeks ago | komu.com | Beth Carlson |Jacob Richey

JEFFERSON CITY — The battle over abortion rights continues in Missouri, over four months after voters approved a constitutional amendment allowing abortions in the state. The House Committee on Children and Families approved House Joint Resolution 54 11-5, a bill that would put a near-total abortion ban except for cases of medical emergencies, rape and incest, on the November 2026 ballot for voters to approve. That bill now moves to the House floor. The bill's sponsor, state Rep.

1 month ago | komu.com | Bethany Cates |Beth Carlson

ROLLA — An EF-2 tornado that struck Rolla Friday night damaged more than 750 buildings within city limits. Now, the Rolla community has joined together to remove the destruction. In several parts of town, downed power lines caused power outages for residents. Winds caused trees to be uprooted, roofs to fly off of houses and flying objects to damage thousands of windows, cars and houses. Rolla Public Schools cancelled school for the week due to severe roof damage to several school buildings.