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Jefferson City Council relaxes short-term rental rules
The Jefferson City Council approved relaxed restrictions on short-term rentals in a split vote Monday.
Continue ReadingThe Jefferson City Council approved relaxed restrictions on short-term rentals in a split vote Monday.
Continue ReadingJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The city’s efforts to demolish two downtown buildings moved forward on Monday but it’s unclear when construction crews could get started. The Jefferson City council unanimously approved using about $300,000 from the city’s general fund for the project, but it did not approve a proposed demolition contract with ARSI Inc. Before
Continue ReadingBOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County held a ceremony Monday night for the finalists of the “I Voted” sticker design contest. The county selected the winning design last month after more than 130 designs were submitted by more than a hundred high school students in the county. Winner of Boone County’s “I Voted” sticker design.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council voted Monday to allow the police department to move funds from a project to pay salaries for two part-time employees. The Columbia Police Department is working to purge a backlog of evidence and enter municipal warrants into a statewide system. The department already has two part-time employees working
Continue ReadingJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Monday marks the first day Missouri lawmakers can begin prefiling bills for the General Assembly’s 2020 session, and more than 300 bills had been pre-filed in the House by 4 p.m. To find a list of the 2020 pre-filed House bills, click here. Rep. Chuck Basye (R-Rocheport) expects big topics for
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The city of Columbia will host a meet-and-greet Thursday with the three finalists to become the city’s new fire chief. Maria Beermann-Foat, Christopher Riley and Andy Woody will meet with the public from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday at REDI, 500 E. Walnut St., Suite 102, the city said in a news
Continue ReadingA look at how candidates are spending their money on advertising in the race and the impact this is having on the polls. Video by Stringr.
Continue ReadingIncluding President Donald Trump, three billionaires are running for President. A look at how this impacts the race, especially with respect to the left-wing of the Democratic party. Video by Stringr.
Continue ReadingJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Cole County could select a new Emergency Management Agency director by Tuesday. Cole County Presiding Commissioner Sam Bushman said county leaders have narrowed down the more than 40 applicants to two finalists. A final round of interviews is scheduled for Tuesday afternoon. County commissioners, Jefferson City police officers and firefighters along
Continue ReadingA look at which Democratic presidential candidates are winning endorsements and why they matter. Video by Stringr.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. A complaint with the Missouri Ethics Commission claims Columbia Mayor Brian Treece broke state law when collecting donations this year. Columbia attorney Dan Viets filed the complaint on Nov. 19 against Treece and his campaign committee, Treece for Mayor. The complaint claims the committee violated state law and ethics rules when it took
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri’s Western District Court of Appeals on Tuesday overturned a Boone County judge’s decision to throw out a case challenging the formation of a Columbia taxing district. The three-judge panel sent the case challenging the election that created the Business Loop Community Improvement District back to Boone County, overturning Judge Jodie Asel’s
Continue ReadingJefferson City Second Ward Councilman J. Rick Mihalevich, announces bid for Eastern district Cole County Commission JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City Councilman Rick Mahalevich announced his candidacy Tuesday to represent eastern Cole County on the county commission. Mihalevich has lived in Cole County for more than 26 years, growing up in rural Crocker. In
Continue ReadingIf the Senate holds an impeachment trial, it could significantly affect the Democratic race for the presidential nomination thanks to several candidates being sitting senators. Video by Stringr.
Continue ReadingJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) Missouri Gov. Mike Parson, city leaders and police chiefs on Monday proposed a three-pronged plan to fight gun violence that includes keeping firearms from minors, domestic abusers and violent offenders. St. Louis, Kansas City and Springfield all have experienced spikes in gun crimes and homicides in recent years. Police say 176
Continue ReadingAs the Democratic campaign for the presidential nomination continues, voters are faced with a choice between two markedly different wings of the party. Video by Stringr.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Planning and Zoning Commission denied a request to rezone land for a MidwayUSA facility between Rocheport and Columbia on Thursday. Stan Shawver, county director of resource management, said planning and zoning commissioners had concerns the new MidwayUSA headquarters would change the character of the neighborhood and that it could
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The newest Democratic presidential candidate is also the first to buy broadcast advertising in Mid-Missouri. The campaign of former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg bought time on the ABC 17 News airwaves Friday worth about $24,0000. The ads were paid for by Mike Bloomberg 2020, Inc., Bloomberg’s campaign committee listed on
Continue ReadingDemocrat Pete Buttigieg is the new frontrunner in Iowa. We examine how he held up in the Atlanta debate and ask if Americans are ready for the first openly gay president. Video by Stringr.
Continue ReadingThe Jefferson City School District has shelled out $2,379,939 in property damage repairs as a result of the May 22 tornado.
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