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ELECTION UPDATES: Trump campaign files lawsuit in Georgia, 3rd lawsuit overall

November 3, 2020 11:51 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Biden wins Boone, defeated handily in Cole and Callaway

November 4, 2020 1:07 AM Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Former Vice President Joe Biden won in Boone County but the margin was much smaller than the one President Donald Trump enjoyed in Cole and Callaway counties. Biden took about 55% of the presidential votes in reliably Democratic Boone County, getting 49,999 of the 91,200 votes cast. Trump garnered about 38,600 votes.

Mid-Missouri Democrats can’t capture Republican-held House seats

November 3, 2020 6:22 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Despite several tightly contested races, the majority of Republicans kept their seats in the Missouri House following Tuesday’s election. You can find all the local seats that were up for election: 6th district: Republican Ed Lewis and Democrat Terrence Fiala 43rd district: Republican Kent Haden 44th district: Republican Cheri Toalson Reisch and

Galloway thanks supporters after defeat in Missouri governor’s race

November 3, 2020 5:15 PM Sydney Olsen

Democratic state Auditor Nicole Galloway told supporters Tuesday night that she hoped her campaign was one they could take pride in despite her loss to Republican Gov. Mike Parson.

TUESDAY UPDATES: Cole County reporting two new deaths at long term care facilities

November 3, 2020 8:55 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Cole County Sheriff’s Department performs Halloween sex offender check

November 3, 2020 4:04 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) On Saturday night, the Cole County Sheriff’s Department checked on the 56 registered sex offenders that live in Cole County. The sheriff’s department has to verify the offenders were complying with Halloween Restrictions per RsMO 589.426. According to the release, four of the 56 sex offenders did not meet the criteria

Cole County Sheriff’s department arrests four; recovers stolen items from vehicle thefts

November 3, 2020 3:49 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo (KMIZ) Cole County Sheriff’s department continued their investigation on the recent vehicle thefts on the west side of Cole County. On Friday morning, deputies responded to the 200 block of Ventura Ave for a follow-up investigation. According to the release, deputies recovered 50 stolen items and four people were arrested from Friday

Cole County voters get to the polls early on Election Day

November 3, 2020 12:53 PM Zach Boetto

The Cole County Clerk’s Office said Blair Oaks High School and Taos Knights of Columbus Hall were two of the most trafficked polling places.

MONDAY UPDATES: Cole County reports 247 new total cases

November 2, 2020 8:33 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Mid-Missouri clerks continue stepped-up absentee voting effort ahead of Election Day

November 2, 2020 11:59 AM Zach Boetto

Clerks’ offices in Boone, Cole and Callaway counties were working Monday to finish up absentee balloting and prepare for Election Day.

SUNDAY UPDATES: School canceled on Monday for some Salisbury students

November 1, 2020 3:36 PM Sydney Olsen

The Department of Health and Senior Services reported 2,349 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday. The department has reported 185,535 cases across the state.

SATURDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports largest jump in COVID cases since September

October 31, 2020 2:32 PM Sydney Olsen

The Department of Health and Senior Services reported 2,986 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday. That brought the total number of cases up to 183,186.

FRIDAY UPDATES: CPS reporting 356 staff and students quarantining due to coronavirus

October 30, 2020 8:55 AM ABC 17 News Team

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April 6 election registration ends Wednesday.

Boone, Cole County clerks, law enforcement on guard for Election Day security issues

October 28, 2020 6:30 PM Sydney Olsen

With Election Day coming up Tuesday, election officials and law enforcement say they are prepared to keep people at polling places safe should any issues arise.

Cole County Sheriff’s deputies to check on sex offenders this Halloween

October 29, 2020 11:06 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Cole County Sheriff’s deputies will be checking in on registered sex offenders to make sure they are complying with Halloween restrictions. Cole County deputies will make contact with registered offenders to personally verify required information. Offenders that are not home are investigated further to verify their residency by checking mail delivery,

THURSDAY UPDATES: CPS dashboard reports 19 students positive with COVID-19

October 29, 2020 10:45 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Natural gas rates going up for Ameren Missouri customers

October 29, 2020 6:30 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Ameren Missouri natural gas customers will see rates going up under a filing that will take effect Sunday. Customers in mid-Missouri will see a rate increase of $.03 per Ccf (per hundred cubic feet) of natural gas. According to the release, Ameren reports up to 55% of its customers’ current natural

Cole County Clerk’s Office to allow absentee voting for people quarantining due to COVID-19

October 28, 2020 8:30 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Cole County Clerk’s Office will be absentee voting Friday and Saturday for anyone that has been quarantined with Covid-19 curbside at their office. You can vote from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Fridya and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at 311 E High St # 201, Jefferson City. The

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: CPS and other districts report new COVID-19 cases

October 28, 2020 10:32 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Mid-Missouri clerks make plans to give quarantined, isolated voters chance to cast their ballots

October 28, 2020 5:13 AM Brittany Wiley

As the election nears, mid-Missouri clerks are making plans to help give anyone in quarantine or isolation from COVID-19 the chance to vote.