COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An extensive backlog, a lack of support and concerning behavior by personnel from the sheriff’s office were just some of the accusations laid out by the Camden County prosecutor to commissioners at their meeting Tuesday. Prosecutor Richelle Grosvenor spoke at the end of the Camden County Commission meeting. “When we showed up
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) After about three months, the group People Not Politicians is still seeking a ruling from a Cole County Judge on whether more than 100,000 signatures will be verified by Secretary of State Denny Hoskins to put the new Missouri congressional map on the November ballot. Representatives from People Not Politicians, the
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 News is talking to candidates in select April election races about their positions on key issues. Below is the transcription of the full interview with Christina Hartman, who is challenging the incumbent to be Fifth Ward representative on the Columbia City Council. Her opponent is Don Waterman. LUCAS GEISLER: Why
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 News is talking to candidates in select April election races about their positions on key issues. Below is the transcription of the full interview with Don Waterman, the incumbent Fifth Ward representative on the Columbia City Council. Christina Hartman is challenging Waterman. LUCAS GEISLER: Would you mind just introducing yourself
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Each of the two candidates for the Fifth Ward seat on the Columbia City Council says infrastructure projects would be a top priority if they’re elected April 7. Incumbent Don Waterman and challenger Christina Hartman told ABC 17 News in separate interviews that they are focused on long-delayed infrastructure projects, including a
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri House of Representatives budget committee voted to move forward with a bill Wednesday that would link state funding to student enrollment at public universities and colleges. This means universities that educate lots of students, like the University of Missouri System and the Missouri State University, would receive millions in
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mexico City Council has temporarily turned down a bill that would start the design process to make the old county hospital into a new city hall. The bill – which was voted down by the council 3-2 on Monday night — would have sent $300,000 to a group to start plans
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A Missouri House Bill abolishing the death penalty is set to head to committee Monday for a public hearing.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department is asking the city for an additional $70,000 to extend a targeted media campaign aimed at recruiting for the department. The request comes as the City of Columbia makes its quarterly adjustments to the current fiscal year budget. According to a March 2 council memo, Finance Director Matthew
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) spoke with ABC 17 News Wednesday about the ongoing military’ conflict with Iran. The Senate took up a vote on a War Powers Resolution Wednesday that would require President Donald Trump to get congressional approval for additional attacks against Iran. The US and Israel struck the country on
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City has outlined its process on its website for replacing now-former Ward 2 Councilman Aaron Mealy. The city shared a link on its social media to its website on Wednesday detailing the process, which has a couple of notable differences than what was described to media on Monday night. Mealy
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Bars in Columbia will be able to stay open later during this year’s World Cup, but not for as long as some had hoped for. The Columbia City Council unanimously voted on Monday night to approve an ordinance that extends the time bars can sell alcohol and stay open on certain days
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City of Columbia staff has recommended that the City Council approve Special Events permits for businesses looking to sell alcohol during extended hours for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Continue Reading COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia’s mayor is recommending the City Council table a vote that could ban gaming machines. Previous reporting shows the city was looking at banning unregulated machines known as “gray machines” or “no-chance machines.” The machines have been described as being “skill-based,” which has brought up questions of legality. The Columbia ban would
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri State Sen. Rick Brattin (R-Cass County) in a Thursday press release announced his intent to run for the newly drawn 5th District for the U.S. House. Brattin was first elected to the Missouri Senate in 2020. Brattin refers to himself as a conservative and looks to support President Donald Trump. “I
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The city clerk of a Callaway County town has resigned. John Joyce put in for his resignation on Feb. 6 and his last day as city clerk was Friday. First Ward Alderwoman Katie Lawrence was named the acting city clerk. The city declined to provide Joyce’s resignation letter. City attorney Nathan Nickolaus
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EDITOR’S NOTE: Melissa Buchanan’s current job has been corrected. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County’s top prosecutor wasted no time putting in his name for an associate circuit judge seat on Tuesday, while the term-limited state House member serving Jefferson City filed for Cole County clerk. Boone County Prosecutor Roger Johnson signed his paperwork less than
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EDITOR’S NOTE: The story has been updated to note that Dr. Lisa Thomas is a former House member. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The August Republican primary in Missouri’s Sixth Senate District is a crowded field after just the opening day of filing. Filing for the August primary opened Tuesday, including the seat that represents Cole,
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The state senator who serves Callaway and Montgomery counties said Monday that he will not seek reelection, instead taking a job with a public-private economic development partnership. Sen. Travis Fitzwater (R-Holts Summit), announced on his Facebook page Monday — the day before filing for the August primary begins — that he
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Former Boone County Clerk Taylor Burks announced his bid for Missouri’s newly drawn Fifth District House seat in a Thursday press release. Burks, a Republican, has ran for congressional seats earlier this decade, including in the Third and Fourth districts. Filing for the Aug.4 primary opens Feb. 24. “Missouri deserves a representative
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