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Talking taxes: preparing for next tax season

March 30, 2022 5:49 PM ABC 17 News Team

Experts explain about preparing for the next tax season.

Local dog rescue to hold microchip clinic in Columbia

March 27, 2022 4:28 AM Ben Fein

Pet owners, can get their furry friends microchipped Sunday for free at an event held by Unchained Melodies Dog Rescue in Columbia.

Catholic Charities holds grand opening Friday for food pantry

March 25, 2022 5:41 AM Ben Fein

Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri held a grand opening Friday for its food pantry and community resource center, in Jefferson City.

Talking Taxes: Late tax filings

March 23, 2022 5:56 PM ABC 17 News Team

April 18 is right around the corner and if you haven’t filed your taxes in several years we have some information that might help you.

Talking Taxes: Filing taxes if self-employed

March 16, 2022 5:41 PM ABC 17 News Team

For anyone self-employed or making a living from a service like Door Dash, filing your earnings can be a little tricky so what do you do?

Jefferson City Police Department to increase DWI enforcement efforts ahead of St. Patrick’s Day

March 16, 2022 5:27 AM Ben Fein

The Jefferson City Police Department will team up with other law enforcement agencies beginning Wednesday, to increase DWI patrols ahead of St. Patrick’s Day.

Fire officials encourage checking smoke detectors on daylight saving

March 13, 2022 7:30 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Fire officials say as many turned the clocks forward Sunday, it is also a great opportunity for people to change their home smoke alarm batteries. Smoke detectors are an important part of home fire safety and save hundreds of lives each year. “Take this time when they’re changing their clocks change their smoke

Missourians see impacts of increased travel costs this spring season

March 12, 2022 7:29 PM Joushua Blount

Columbia, MO (KMIZ) Following the war in Ukraine, many Americans have seen an increase in prices, especially in travel costs. AAA reports the average price for gas in Boone County is almost $4 per gallon, with the state’s average at $3.84 per gallon. Andrew Ogden, Columbia resident, said because of the higher gas prices he

Parade set for second day of True/False Film Festival

March 4, 2022 4:47 AM Ben Fein

The second day of the 2022 True/False Film Festival is set to kick off Friday, with over 30 films and events set to take place throughout downtown Columbia.

A sign alerting customers about SNAP food stamps benefits is displayed in a Brooklyn grocery store in New York City.

Missouri residents having a hard time getting SNAP benefits

March 3, 2022 4:52 PM Erika McGuire

Missouri residents who rely on the state’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are having a hard time receiving their benefits according to a lawsuit.

True/False Film Festival returns downtown Columbia Thursday following a modified 2021 festival

March 3, 2022 5:32 AM Ben Fein

The 2022 True/False Film Festival is set to kick off Thursday and is back to a full scaled festival, following a modified 2021 festival due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Talking taxes: Business tax

March 2, 2022 2:36 PM ABC 17 News Team

We’re talking about business taxes, anything business owners should know for filing taxes as well as some COVID related items.

U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler at women in agriculture event

Twitter suspends Vicky Hartzler personal Twitter account for tweet

February 28, 2022 9:47 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Social media company Twitter has suspended Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler’s personal account after a tweet that read “Women’s sports are for women, not men pretending to be women,” and included her television ad. “Twitter believes the bigger threat is a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee saying women’s sports are for

Talking taxes: Tax deadlines

February 23, 2022 10:04 PM ABC 17 News Team

As you already know, the last two years Americans have been given extra time for filing their taxes but this year the government is getting back into its normal routine.

Talking taxes: Recovery rebate credit

February 16, 2022 3:18 PM ABC 17 News Team

Starting off with the recovery rebate credit.

Realtors say a school zone influences where parents choose to live

February 15, 2022 6:37 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Realtors say a school’s quality can influence where parents choose to live in a particular area. According to the National Association of Realtors, 53% percent of buyers with children in the home under the age of 18 years said the quality of the school districts is an important factor when deciding on a home. The Jefferson City School Board

MoDOT: Public can review proposed Kingdom City interchange enhancements

February 15, 2022 3:51 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The Missouri Department of Transportation wants residents to review and give feedback on the proposed changes to the Interstate 70 and U.S. Route 54 interchange in Kingdom City.

Charges won’t be filed in DESE data breach incident

February 11, 2022 6:23 PM ABC 17 News Team

Thompson added the case has been closed and that the issues have been “resolved through non-legal means.”

Your money, talking taxes: Advanced child tax credit

February 10, 2022 7:11 PM ABC 17 News Team

The pandemic has not only changed our way of life, it’s also changed how we file taxes. Today’s tax filings can be even more confusing.

Local business celebrates Black History Month

February 9, 2022 1:17 PM Erika McGuire

Nunnelly says there are many things that come with the business that people don’t think about.

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