Trans athlete bill up for debate among Missouri lawmakers; CPS coach voices concerns
Missouri lawmakers are moving forward with a debate on whether transgender girls should be allowed to compete on girls’ sports teams.
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August primary candidate filing opens Tuesday as U.S. congressional redistricting map is still undecided
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo (KMIZ) Candidates can file paperwork for the August primary election Tuesday morning at the Missouri Secretary of State’s Office in Jefferson City. The candidate filings come as the Missouri Senate works to pick a map for the state’s eight U.S. congressional districts. Missouri is required to redraw the map every 10 years
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Jefferson City NAACP and Jefferson City FaithVoices hosting virtual candidate forums on March 21 and 28
Hear directly from the school board and city council candidates on the April 5th ballot
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Missouri lawmakers push to legalize sports betting
It’s Super Bowl week and last year, over 23 million Americans wagered a record $4.3 billion on the Super Bowl, but none of that happened in the state of Missouri.
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Filing period ends for Jefferson City Council election
The filing period has ended for Jefferson City Council candidates.
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Judge condemns properties on Jefferson City’s East Capitol Avenue
The Jefferson City Housing Authority will take over the properties at 413-415 E. Capitol Ave., 417 E. Capitol Ave., 419 E. Capitol Ave., 517 E. Capitol Ave., and 519 E. Capitol Ave., after Judge Daniel Green’s judgment entered Friday.
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Jefferson City to vote on $44 million sewer bond issue
The city council voted unanimously Monday night to put a $44 million bond issue on the April ballot. The money would pay for improvements and extensions of the sewer system, according to the ordinance authorizing the ballot issue.
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Jefferson City council to meet to discuss redistricting Plan
COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) Jefferson City Council will meet Monday at 6 p.m. to discuss more details on future redistricting plans with a new substitute option. The substitute option was proposed by a council member. The new redistricting plans come after the 10-year decennial census has shown population growth. The substitute option will greatly affect districts
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Gov. Parson: ‘We are going to push back against the federal mandates’
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Governor Mike Parson hopes to halt the the Biden administration’s federal vaccine mandate. Parson spoke with ABC 17 News moments before Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt and Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson, along with 10 other states, filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration for imposing a vaccine mandate on
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Tuesday is Election Day. What’s on the ballot?
In Mid-Missouri, voters in just a few areas will see issues on their ballots. Each issue is a question about whether to keep or raise taxes.
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Jefferson City Parks Department looking to expand Washington and Ellis-Porter Park
The Jefferson City Department of Parks & Recreation & Forestry is looking to reshape Washington Park and the Botanical Gardens at Elis-Porter Park.
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Jefferson City Council votes to demolish four dilapidated buildings
The city is looking to demolish properties at 410 E. Hess Way, 320 E. Miller St., 417 E. Capitol Ave. and 528 E. Capitol Ave/202 Marshall St.
Continue Reading Jefferson City to hold open house about proposed ward redistricting plan
Jefferson City is set to host an open house where citizens are being encouraged to provide comment on the proposed options for ward redistricting.
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Jefferson City hosting open houses to discuss ward redistricting plan
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Council is developing a ward-redistricting plan after the recent census. Officials have proposed options for changes to ward boundaries using standard redistricting criteria. The council is inviting the public to attend two open house events to provide comments on the proposed redistricting plans. Open house events: Thursday, September
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Lawmakers, witnesses say Biden’s vaccine plan will harm industry
The Missouri House Judiciary Committee heard testimony Wednesday from witnesses representing prominent industries who lamented the harm they say President Joe Biden’s vaccine plan will cause employers.
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Two area governments looking for public comment on how to spend CARES Act funding
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two area governments have begun looking at how to use CARES Act money for community needs. Jefferson City leaders are planning to apply for two million dollars in the CARES Act funding. The money can go to public services, infrastructure, economic assistance, and planning. Residents can fill out a community needs assessment
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Jefferson City mayor wants Cole County residents to get vaccinated amidst state hot spot advisory
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City Mayor Carrie Tergin is pleading for Cole County residents to get vaccinated after the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) listed Cole and Osage Counties as coronavirus hot spots in a new advisory. “I just can’t tell the community enough how important it is to keep distance between
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Multiple bills passed by lawmakers now waiting to be signed by Governor Parson
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) This week, the Missouri legislature passed multiple bills which are now waiting for further action from Governor Parson. Senate Bill 51: Establishes Provisions Relating to Civil Actions Arising from COVID-19 Pandemic Missouri lawmakers passed Senate Bill 51 which would give protection to businesses and hospitals from being sued over exposure to COVID-19,
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Jefferson City council member announces run for mayor in 2023
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City Councilman Ron Fitzwater announced Saturday he plans to run for mayor in 2023. Fitzwater is the Chief Executive Officer at Missouri Pharmacy Association, and has been a member of the city council for four years. In a press release, the fourth ward councilman says he wants to lead the
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ELECTION NIGHT UPDATES: Boone County results final; Sasser, Snodgrass, Waner, Peters win
Check back here for updates throughout the night.
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