Kermit Miller

3 days ago | krcgtv.com | Kermit Miller

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — As the debate over the "Big Beautiful Bill" unfolds in Washington, D.C., Missouri stakeholders are raising alarms about potential impacts on rural health care. The bill, narrowly approved by a single vote in the House, proposes more than $600 billion in Medicaid cuts and introduces work requirements for certain adults. "It will increase costs to all Missourians, and it can endanger access to rural health care," said Traci Gleason of the Missouri Budget Project.

1 week ago | krcgtv.com | Kermit Miller

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, Mo. — — Residents of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, are reeling after a car crashed into the roof of the local veterans hall for the second time in just three months. The bizarre incident occurred when a vehicle veered off the road behind the building and smashed into the roof, leaving the car nearly invisible from view. "First thing this mornin', we get a call that there's a car in the roof," said Rusty Harrington of Excelsior Springs Veterans Affairs.

1 week ago | krcgtv.com | Kermit Miller

The deportation of Maryland resident Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was removed from the United States on a claim of gang affiliation, has ignited a national debate over the expedited removal process. The United States Supreme Court unanimously ordered Garcia's return, triggering accusations of due process violations.

2 weeks ago | krcgtv.com | Kermit Miller

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri's congressional delegation is urgently seeking federal assistance following deadly storms that struck the state on Friday. The call for aid comes amid concerns that the usual relief efforts may not be as forthcoming as in the past. "Our prayers are with the families impacted by this storm," said Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, referencing the storms that also affected Missouri in March.

3 weeks ago | krcgtv.com | Kermit Miller

In a dramatic turn of events, the Missouri State Senate passed House Joint Resolution 73 on Wednesday, proposing a new amendment to restrict abortion rights. Known as Amendment 3, the resolution will send voters back to the ballot next year with a question that would limit abortions to cases of rape, incest, and medical emergencies, and only within the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. The resolution requires no action from the governor.