Politics Archives

Mask ordinance not on the table in Jefferson City

July 13, 2020 11:47 AM Zola Crowder

Jefferson City does not have any current plan to require masks as COVID-19 case numbers continue to increase.

MoDOT budget cuts affect Mid-Missouri transportation projects

July 9, 2020 8:48 PM Amber Tabeling

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation’s funding of $50 million for the Governor’s Cost-Share Program has been cut in half due to COVID-19 budget constraints. According to MODOT, the fiscal year 2020 budget included $50 million of General Revenue funds for MoDOT to work collaboratively with the Department of Economic Development to

Columbia police chief meets with Citizens Police Review Board

July 8, 2020 5:04 PM Amber Tabeling

Columbia Police Chief Geoff Jones will appear before the Citizens Police Review Board on Wednesday night at City Hall.

Columbia’s new face mask requirement includes many exceptions

July 9, 2020 11:25 AM Ben Fein

The mask ordinance for the city will go into effect on Friday at 5 p.m. and require citizens to wear masks most places in public.

Missouri hits voter registration deadline for August election

July 8, 2020 11:48 AM Nathalie Jones

Wednesday marks the final day of voter registration for Missouri’s August primary election.

Hundreds of mid-Missouri businesses get large Paycheck Protection Program loans

July 8, 2020 6:36 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) More than 800 businesses in mid-Missouri received federal loans greater than $150,000 to help keep people hired throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Data released by the Small Business Administration shows which companies and non-profits received the highly sought-after loans. Five area businesses are listed in the largest loan bracket, between $5 million and

Columbia police officers union addresses removal of school resource officers at CPS schools

July 7, 2020 4:07 PM Matt Ragsdale

CPOA says it’s opposed to removing SROs from Columbia Public Schools a week after the agreement ended.

Governor signs bill reforming state coroner system

July 6, 2020 6:39 PM Lucas Geisler

Gov. Mike Parson signed a bill into law on Monday creating a new oversight and training system for Missouri’s coroners.

Columbia City Council to vote on face mask order

July 6, 2020 3:31 AM Brittany Wiley

The Columbia City Council is set to vote on a face mask order at it’s meeting Monday.

Columbia Parks and Rec prepares for possible mask-wearing requirement

July 1, 2020 12:26 PM Amber Tabeling

Columbia Parks and Recreation officials are trying to create ways to remain open if mask-wearing in public is required.

Columbia Public Schools says it ‘will expect’ students to wear masks; city works on requirement

June 29, 2020 11:27 AM Amber Tabeling

The local health department is drawing up an ordinance that would require people to wear masks in public places in Columbia, while Columbia Public Schools will expect students to wear masks this fall.

City of Columbia may cut jobs, end school resource officer contract

June 25, 2020 4:50 PM Matthew Sanders

The City of Columbia will cut 78.5 jobs as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause an economic slowdown, pending approval by elected officials.

Parson says there is no way to enforce ‘personal responsibility’ amid upward trend in COVID-19 cases

June 25, 2020 11:21 PM Connor Hirsch

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson again pointed to the personal responsibility of Missourians to help in the state’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. This comes as Missouri set a new record of new cases on Thursday of 553, citing a delay in reporting by the major testing laboratory Quest Diagnostics. Thursday’s increase would

Democrats want Parson to apologize for virus comments

June 24, 2020 10:37 PM Associated Press

The Missouri Democratic Party is urging Republican Gov. Mike Parson to apologize for refusing to take any blame for a sharp increase in coronavirus cases since he lifted restrictions on June 16.

Missouri governor says record COVID-19 increases no cause for alarm

June 23, 2020 2:54 PM Matthew Sanders

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson said Tuesday that record increases in new statewide COVID-19 cases are because of increased testing and outbreaks in specific areas.

Absentee voting for the August primary election begins with new COVID-19 provision

June 23, 2020 11:56 AM Zach Boetto

Absentee voting for the Aug. 4 primary begins on Tuesday with new guidelines.

Callaway County-based political candidates face drug charges

June 19, 2020 8:46 PM Lucas Geisler

CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Callaway County couple running for different political offices face felony drug charges. The Callaway County prosecutor charges Adela and Aaron Wisdom on Thursday with manufacture of a controlled substance and attempted tampering with evidence. Law enforcement claim the couple tried to burn 22 marijuana plants they had on their property

Columbia official: Hospitals in good shape amid COVID-19 jump

June 19, 2020 12:12 PM Ben Fein

A Columbia city leader said Friday that she doesn’t think a recent large jump in COVID-19 cases will result in more limits on business and movement, but officials are ready to respond in 24 hours if it does.

Columbia Mayor Brian Treece with Juneteenth proclamation

Columbia mayor declares Juneteenth Celebration Day

June 19, 2020 10:39 AM Matthew Sanders

Columbia Mayor Brian Treece proclaimed Friday to be Juneteenth Celebration Day in the city.

Ashland Board of Aldermen appoints new police chief

June 16, 2020 3:45 PM Sydney Olsen

The Ashland Board of Alderman will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Southern Boone administration building.