Democratic candidate wants to ‘make sure Columbia stays blue’
A Columbia nurse and union member says he’s running for Missouri’s 50th House District to make sure it stays in Democratic hands.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you going to see the Veterans United holiday light display?
The annual Christmas light display at Veterans United opened to the public Tuesday night.
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Columbia commission favors LGBTQ+ sanctuary city ordinance
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – An LGBTQ+ advocate said that the Columbia Human Rights Commission supported a proposal on Tuesday to pass legislation that some say would give legal protection to LGBTQ+ people. The commission plans to send a report to the Columbia City Council soon backing the proposed “sanctuary city” ordinance, according to Paul Harper,
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Mizzou Alumni Association still offering travel packages ahead of Cotton Bowl
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou Alumni Association still has two packages remaining online for fans looking to attend the Cotton Bowl. The ninth-ranked Tigers will face No. 7 Ohio State in Arlington, Texas on Dec. 29. Mizzou Alumni Association Executive Director Todd McCubbin said the air-inclusive package available for fans sold out within 24 hours
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Two so far looking at run for Ward 2 Columbia City Council seat
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people who applied for the City Council appointment for Columbia’s second ward will be running for the seat in April. Robert Schreiber III and Lisa Meyer are planning runs. Rachel Proffitt was picked by the council last month to fill Andrea Waner’s open seat. Schreiber told ABC 17 News that he’s
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Columbia man accused in carjacking pleads guilty to three felonies
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man who was accused in a carjacking in August pleaded guilty on Monday to three felonies. Nathan Kessler, 29, pleaded guilty to first-degree tampering with a motor vehicle, delivery of a controlled substance and unlawful gun possession. He want sentenced to eight years in the Missouri Department of Corrections and
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Two apply so far for Boone Hospital Board of Trustees race
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people have applied for the two open Boone Hospital Trustee seats that will be on the ballot in the April 2024 municipal election. As of Tuesday, Gary Thompson and current Board member Judy Starr are the two people who have applied for the seats. Thompson currently serves as the CEO of
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Fans encouraged to purchase Cotton Bowl tickets through SeatGeek
The Mizzou Tigers are heading to the Cotton Bowl, and those looking to attend will need to make sure they’re buying a reliable ticket.
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Eight candidates file for five open Jefferson City Council positions
Candidates could officially put their names in for local elections starting at 8 a.m. Tuesday. Filing in most places will continue during regular business hours for the city or county government building until 5 p.m. Dec. 26.
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Veterans United 2023 ‘Bright Lights/Holiday Nights’ drive-through display starts on Tuesday
Veterans United is kicking off its 2023 Bright Lights/Holiday Nights drive-through display on Tuesday.
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New Columbia police chief sworn in Monday night, addresses officer retention plans
Jill Schlude and Rachel Proffitt will be sworn into their new roles as police chief and Ward 2 councilwoman, respectively, when the Columbia City Council meets Monday.
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Stephens College announces new program providing free tuition to some students
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Stephens College announced a new program in a Monday press release that will provide free tuition to some students. The release states that the Stephens Promise program will begin in the 2024 fall semester. The program will provide free tuition to full-time students whose annual adjust family income is fewer than $75,000
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Court dates set for two accused in Santulli hazing case
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two men who were accused in the alleged hazing of former University of Missouri freshman Danny Santulli have had new court dates revealed on Monday. Samuel Lane, 22, and Benjamin Karl, 21, both of Columbia, were charged with felony hazing. A status hearing for Lane’s case was set for 9 a.m. Friday,
Continue Reading Columbia ARPA recipient rolls out plan to address community violence
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One of the City of Columbia’s American Rescue Plan Act funding recipients has rolled out its new plan to help address community violence. The Columbia City Council approved five ARPA-related contracts on Monday. The contracts are part of the council’s consent agenda where each organization that received ARPA funding lays out a
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No Columbia homes exceed action levels for lead, copper in latest round of water testing
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Water and Light has received the results of the second round of required lead and copper water sampling, according to a Monday press release from the City of Columbia. According to the release, results show that the City remains in compliance with the lead and copper action levels established by the
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Council report outlines urgent issues facing Columbia’s recycling, solid waste management
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia took part in a comprehensive evaluation of its recycling and waste diversion programs in hopes of helping the city improve its collection operations. The final report contains recommendations by RRT Design & Construction to help achieve this goal. The Columbia City Council is scheduled to hear this report Monday. Currently, the
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Airline ticket prices trending more affordable ahead of Mizzou’s bowl game in Dallas
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) For the first time in a decade, the Missouri Tigers will be playing in the Cotton Bowl game in Dallas, Texas. The Missouri Tigers’ fans have shown their die-hard dedication by selling out the last five home games the Tigers hosted. Those planning to make the trip to Dallas for the big
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Need for affordable housing grows in Mid-Missouri as state’s homeless population expands
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Sunday marks national “Roof over your Head Day” which reminds people to be thankful for basic necessities such as a home. It also creates awareness for the current housing crisis in the United States. ABC 17 News obtained the latest Missouri Point in Time Count for region 5. Region 5 contains most
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Man accused in overdose death pleads guilty to manslaughter, sentenced to 10 years
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man who was accused of selling drugs that led to an overdose death in 2020 pleaded guilty on Friday. Mark Conn, 31, pleaded guilty to first-degree involuntary manslaughter. He was sentenced to 10 years in the Missouri Department of Corrections. He was initially charged with second-degree murder and delivery of
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Homelessness affects hundreds in Mid-Missouri
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Homelessness affects more than half a million people nationwide, according to the National Alliance to End Homelessness, and Mid-Missouri is no exception. According to the 2022 Point in Time Count, 1,571 individuals in Missouri were experiencing homelessness. One-third of those individuals are considered “unsheltered.” That means those individuals are living on the
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