Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe activates National Guard, declares State of Emergency

'No Kings Rally' organizers, mayors defend right to peaceful protest amid National Guard activation

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri mayors are reacting to Gov. Mike Kehoe's decision to sign an executive order on Thursday, activating the National Guard ahead of protests scheduled around the state and country this weekend. Columbia, Jefferson City and Booneville are among several cities across the state participating in a “No Kings Rally.” It’s one of

Missouri governor activates National Guard, declares state of emergency

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe on Thursday declared a State of Emergency and activated the Missouri National Guard in anticipation of protests across the state.

Kansas City mayor blasts Missouri governor for activating National Guard before anti-Trump protests

Mayor Quinton Lucas called the action by Republican Mike Kehoe an "unnecessary escalation." He also criticized the state's lack of response when a white nationalist hate group marched through Kansas City last month.

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe activates National Guard, declares State of Emergency

What activating the National Guard means for mid-Missouri protestors

Missouri governor activates National Guard for No Kings protest plans across Missouri in what Kehoe calls precautionary. No Kings protest locations include Columbia and Jefferson City.