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Missouri Supreme Court permanently blocks key part of voter photo ID

January 14, 2020 5:37 PM Associated Press

The Missouri Supreme Court has upheld a decision striking down a central portion of a 2016 voter photo identification law.

Rep. Dottie Bailey, R-Eureka, presents her bill on school's using seclusion rooms as a disciplinary measure

Proposal to ban most uses of seclusion rooms in Missouri schools nets bipartisan support

January 13, 2020 9:33 PM Barry Mangold

Some Missouri state lawmakers behind an effort to limit to ban most uses of seclusion rooms, which are small rooms with little to no furniture or accommodations, are hoping to find success early in the 2020 legislative session.

Charge dropped against Columbia councilman Thomas

January 10, 2020 4:31 PM Matthew Sanders

The lawyer for a Columbia councilman accused of misusing his office says a prosecutor has dropped charges.

Callaway County tax levy increase could keep lights on at Holts Summit library

January 9, 2020 10:38 PM Matt Ragsdale

The Callaway County Library board of trustees unanimously approved language for a tax increase that will appear on April’s General Municipal Election ballot.

Missouri Republicans plan to repeal voter-approved redistricting process

January 8, 2020 9:41 PM Barry Mangold

For a second time, Missouri republicans could attempt an overhaul of the state’s redistricting process, which was put in place by voters in 2018. The current process was included in Amendment 1, also known as Clean Missouri, a petition-borne measure centered on ethics reform that was approved by more than 60 percent of Missouri voters.

Local leaders look to state legislature to combat gun violence

January 7, 2020 10:44 PM Sydney Olsen

The City of Columbia recently expanded the Violent Crime Task Force in an effort to combat gun violence, but city leaders are still searching for more ways to reduce violence, including state legislature.

Missouri could make daylight saving time permanent

January 6, 2020 12:22 PM Amber Tabeling

A bill to establish Daylight Saving as a standard time pact was prefiled in Missouri by Tim Remole in December.

Western District Cole County Commissioner Kris Scheperle

Commissioner votes ‘no’ on Cole County budget over pre-trial services funding

January 6, 2020 9:30 PM Joe McLean

Western District Commissioner Kris Scheperle told ABC 17 News on Monday he plans to cast a vote against the FY2020 spending plan Tuesday, marking the current commission’s first dissent in a budget vote.

Jefferson City government considers demolition contract for downtown buildings

Jefferson City Council postpones vote on crumbling building demolition

January 6, 2020 9:09 PM Barry Mangold

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Council moved to delay a discussion and vote on a demolition contract for a crumbling downtown building. 200 E. High Street has been sitting empty since the partial collapse of its western wall in June 2018. The council was set to decide on a $300,000 demolition contract at

State lawmakers gear up to fight gun violence during 2020 legislative session

January 6, 2020 1:44 PM Connor Hirsch

Several state lawmakers have pre-filed bills regarding gun violence for the upcoming legislative session.

Columbia activist group protests U.S airstrike in Iran

January 4, 2020 10:59 PM Connor Hirsch

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia based non-profit organized a last-minute demonstration for Saturday opposing a recent Iran airstrike ordered by President Donald Trump that killed an Iranian military leader. President Trump ordered the airstrike that killed Qasem Soleimani, who was the head of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Quds Force unit. The strike also killed Abu

Section of E. Broadway closed for water main repair

Section of Broadway closed for emergency water main repair

January 4, 2020 7:25 PM Barry Mangold

Workers closed a section of E. Broadway in downtown Columbia Saturday night to repair a water main.

Missouri lawmakers react to Iran attack

January 3, 2020 9:13 PM Matt Ragsdale

A day after President Donald Trump called a deadly attack on two Middle East military leaders, members of Missouri’s Congressional Delegation are speaking out.

Moniteau County Commission appoints interim assessor

January 3, 2020 3:31 PM Matt Ragsdale

The Moniteau County Commission approved Bill Figgins to run the assessor’s office after the previous assessor resigned.

Timeline in place for short term rentals

January 3, 2020 5:30 PM Amber Tabeling

After many years there is now a timeline for when a final vote could be put in place for short term rentals in Columbia.

New Columbia polling location on MU campus

January 3, 2020 4:02 PM Matt Ragsdale

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Clerk said Friday a new polling location will be available to voters at the University of Missouri campus. Clerk Brianna Lennon said the polling location at the MU Memorial Student Union will open to voters for elections on March 10 and Nov. 3. The Boone County Clerk’s Office also

Julian Castro ends presidential campaign

January 3, 2020 11:50 AM ABC 17 News Team

A look at why the former mayor of San Antonio, Julian Castro, has ended his presidential campaign. Video by Stringr.

State ethics decision raises questions for complaint against Columbia mayor

January 2, 2020 6:59 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A recent agreement between a St. Louis County mayor and the Missouri Ethics Commission raises questions in a complaint against Columbia’s mayor. An attorney for the Brian Treece for Mayor campaign told ABC 17 News that a consent order between the MEC and Town and Country mayor Jon Dalton shows a conflict

Boone County leaders sign refugee resettlement consent letter

January 2, 2020 12:25 PM Amber Tabeling

The Boone County Commission on Thursday plans to sign a letter allowing refugees to resettle in Boone County.

Millennials support Boomer candidates

January 2, 2020 2:26 PM ABC 17 News Team

An examination of why millennial voters are supporting boomer candidates. Video by Stringr.