Local Politics Archives

Missouri congressional delegation reacts to FBI raid at Mar-a-Lago

August 9, 2022 9:23 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Several Missouri politicians from across the state expressed their concerns after the FBI raided former President Donald Trump’s residence at Mar-a-Lago in Florida.

Boone County House candidate files ethics complaint against opponent; opponent says he reported limited activity

August 8, 2022 4:19 PM Matthew Sanders

The Democratic candidate for the 50th House District has filed a campaign finance complaint against his Republican opponent, his campaign said in a news release Monday.

How the Kansas abortion vote could impact Missouri

August 3, 2022 6:20 PM Leila Mitchell

A victory was declared in Kansas Tuesday night, for reproductive rights and pro-choice voters after voters declared abortion will remain in the Kansas Constitution.

Former top assistant sworn in as Boone County prosecutor

August 3, 2022 12:41 PM Matthew Sanders

The only candidate for Boone County prosecuting attorney was sworn in to the job Wednesday, a day after the primary election.

Newcomer Roy Lovelady wins Third Ward Columbia City Council seat over incumbent Karl Skala

August 2, 2022 5:23 PM Sarah Higgins

Roy Lovelady, the 38-year-old co-founder of a non-profit and small business owner, has won the Third Ward seat for Columbia’s city council over incumbent Karl Skala in a historic special election.

Campaign for Senate seat shifts to November ballot

August 3, 2022 1:09 PM Hannah Falcon

After a tumultuous campaign season, Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt, Republican, and Trudy Busch Valentine, Democratic, won their perspective primary elections and will now face each other in November.

Columbia company seeking tax incentives for expansion

August 3, 2022 11:15 AM Matthew Sanders

Equipment rental company EquipmentShare applied with Boone County for Chapter 100 bonds last week.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Were you surprised by Tuesday’s election results?

August 3, 2022 2:22 AM ABC 17 News Team

Eric Schmitt took the closely watched Republican primary for U.S. Senate and will take on Democrat Trudy Busch Valentine in November. In the Fourth Congressional District, Mark Alford won the Republican primary.

Former TV reporter Mark Alford wins Republican primary in the Fourth Congressional District

August 2, 2022 1:28 PM Chanel Porter

Voters in the primary election voted Mark Alford as the Republican candidate to potentially fill the seat of U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler in Missouri’s Fourth Congressional District.

First ballots to be cast Tuesday morning in Missouri’s August primary election

August 2, 2022 4:28 AM Ben Fein

Residents in Missouri will have the opportunity to cast their ballots Tuesday in Missouri’s primary election, as multiple contested races are set to appear on the ballot.

Columbia city council historic run-off election set for Tuesday

August 1, 2022 8:29 PM Sarah Higgins

Tuesday’s primaries include a special election for the City of Columbia for the first time in the city’s history.

Jefferson City Council approves over $5.1 million in ARPA funding

August 1, 2022 9:10 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The city council of Jefferson City approved over $5.1 million in ARPA funding for various projects across the city.

New congressional map will be reflected on Tuesday’s primary ballots

August 1, 2022 6:07 PM Hannah Falcon

Tuesday’s primary election will be the first time voters will see the new U.S. congressional districts reflected on their ballots.

Recreational marijuana use vote in Missouri still in limbo as petitions counted

July 27, 2022 5:57 PM Kennedy Miller

Election authorities are still trying to figure out if Missourians will vote on recreational marijuana this year but the group behind the ballot measure says it hopes to know within the next couple of weeks.

Drought causes concern for agriculture

July 22, 2022 3:38 PM Hannah Falcon

Over half of Missouri is in a drought, and one the state’s biggest industries, agriculture, is suffering the most.

Missouri governor issues drought emergency aid for farmers, ranchers

July 21, 2022 11:42 AM Hannah Falcon

Gov. Mike Parson signed an executive order to put emergency drought response into action.

Jefferson City Special Learning Center using pandemic relief funds to expand

July 20, 2022 4:25 PM Hannah Falcon

Jefferson City Special Learning Center wants to double its capacity to teach children with special needs by creating a new facility with the help of state funding.

Understanding Missouri’s conceal carry laws

July 19, 2022 6:44 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After an armed citizen stopped a shooter at an Indiana mall, ABC 17 News decided to take a look at the current concealed carry laws in Missouri. When it comes to conceal carry laws, some Missourians might think you need a permit to carry concealed in Missouri. However, anyone over the age of 19 who

Missouri’s redrawn Senate, House districts set up in-party races

July 15, 2022 8:06 PM Matthew Sanders

The Missouri Senate district that includes Callaway County now spreads out to the Illinois border north of St Louis.

Sheena Greitens seeks more privacy in civil lawsuit

July 15, 2022 5:49 AM Hannah Falcon

Former governor and current Republican U.S. Senate candidate Eric Greitens and his ex-wife Sheena Greitens did not publicly testify during a hearing Friday in their family court case.