Chuck Basye withdraws from state Senate race
A former Republican state representative has dropped out of a local state Senate race, leaving only a Democrat seeking the seat for now.
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Educators poke holes in Missouri Legislature’s plan to raise teacher salaries
As budget negotiations continue at the Missouri State Capitol, lawmakers have multiple proposals on how to give teachers across the state a raise.
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City of Columbia’s DEI officer discusses accomplishments in role, advocacy group frustrated in lack of change one year after hiring
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia advocates are frustrated with the lack of change after nearly one year since the city hired its first diversity, equity and inclusion officer. D’Andre Thompson was hired in the role by Columbia’s City Manager De’Carlon Seewood in April 2023. After officially beginning his role on May 1, Thompson said his initial
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Resignation letter ends court case against former Callaway County sheriff
A court case was dismissed Monday after former Callaway County Sheriff Clay Chism submitted a formal letter of resignation.
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Senate passes bill to force sale TikTok
The U.S. Senate is expected to discuss and possibly vote Tuesday on a bill that would send tens of billions of dollars to overseas allies and effectively ban TikTok if the company refuses to sell.
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Missouri AG accuses multiple business around state of deceptive business practices surrounding sales of Delta-8
COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey on Wednesday issued civil investigative demands into four Missouri businesses. Three of the businesses were accused of using deceptive businesses practices to sell Delta-8 products. Delta-8 is a chemical compound found in cannabis plants. Consumers can get high from Delta-8, but the effects are not as strong
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Victims, advocates ask Missouri lawmakers to approve measure to allow retroactive sexual assault lawsuits
Victims of child sexual abuse and advocates are gathering in Jefferson City to pressure the Missouri attorney general to investigate several Christian boarding schools.
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Columbia mayor part of delegation heading to Switzerland later this month
Columbia Mayor Barbara Buffaloe will be one of many U.S. mayors taking a trip to Switzerland this month.
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Boone County Commission to craft senior property tax relief after voter approval
The Boone County Commission will set to work drafting a program for senior property tax relief after voters overwhelmingly passed the measure Tuesday.
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Columbia’s Second Ward elects Meyer to city council
Columbia’s Second Ward will get a new representative on the City Council after Tuesday’s election.
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Two incumbents unseated in Jefferson City
Jefferson City will have at least two new city council members after Tuesday’s election, with no incumbent in races in two of five wards.
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Cobbins, Snodgrass win Columbia Board of Education seats
Tuesday, voters in Columbia will decide two Columbia Board of Education seats.
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ELECTION UPDATES: Southern Boone to get to work this summer after winning ballot issues
Updates on Election Day in Mid-Missouri.
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Results for April elections in Mid-Missouri
Results from races around Mid-Missouri.
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Petitions gathering signatures as lawmakers discuss raising threshold
At the post office, the public library, the farmers market or any street corner, you may have been asked to sign a petition or two over the past few weeks.
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Columbia First Ward voters to decide whether to keep councilman
Columbia Ward 1 voters will be asked Tuesday if they want to retain or recall their councilman, Nick Knoth.
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Boone County residents to vote Tuesday on possible property tax break for seniors
On Tuesday, voters in Boone County will be able to vote on whether the Boone County Commission can give seniors a property tax break.
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Filing for Boone County Public Administrator reopens next week following candidate withdrawal
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A filing period for Boone County Public Administrator will reopen next week after a candidate withdrew within two days of the end of the initial filing period, according to Boone County Clerk Brianna Lennon. The last day to file for the Aug. 6 primary was Tuesday, but it will reopen from Tuesday,
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Four out of five Jefferson City Council races contested in Tuesday election
In four out of five of the Jefferson City Council elections this month, candidates face competition.
Continue Reading Columbia Board of Education candidates speak on school choice
The Missouri legislature is moving forward with plans that could allow parents to move their children to other schools using public funds in Boone County. This comes as voters will decide on two Columbia Board of Education seats in one week.
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