Local Politics Archives

Multiple Boone County candidates speak at forum

July 14, 2022 6:14 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Multiple candidates running in competitive primary races spoke to potential voters at the candidate forum at the Columbia Public Library.

Hawley: ‘Women should not be forced to compete against biological males’

July 13, 2022 5:57 PM Hannah Falcon

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Missouri) stands by his statements at Tuesday’s Senate Judiciary Committee hearing and adds that he doesn’t think transgender women should participate in women’s sports. Hawley was accused of transphobia by a witness at the Senate hearings on the repercussions of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

Jefferson City-based state Senate candidates to make their case during a forum

July 12, 2022 4:04 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Two election forums are being held Tuesday night for contested state Senate races in the Aug. 2 primary election by the News Tribune.

Greitens family court hearing canceled due to media attention, concern for kids

July 11, 2022 9:55 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Friday hearing over the future of Eric and Sheena Greitens’ family court case was called off Monday. A judge agreed that both parents will submit their sides of the case in written statements by Friday instead of coming to the Boone County courthouse for an in-person hearing. The judge will ultimately decide whether

Parson, citing upcoming election, won’t appoint new Boone County prosecutor

July 11, 2022 4:38 PM Matthew Sanders

Gov. Mike Parson will forgo appointing a replacement for former Boone County prosecutor Dan Knight, a spokesperson said Monday.

Boone County adds 30 new voters during last day to register to vote in August primary

July 6, 2022 7:17 PM ABC 17 News Team

Time has run out for people to register to vote in the August primary.

Voter registration deadline hits for Missouri’s upcoming primary election

July 6, 2022 5:45 AM Ben Fein

Missourians looking to vote in the upcoming August 2 primary, must be registered to vote by Wednesday, July 6.

Columbia City Council table proposed downtown event, residents express concerns after latest mass shooting

July 5, 2022 9:50 PM Leila Mitchell

The city of Columbia has several summer events that bring many people from all over to the city, on the heels of several mass shootings, Columbia residents feel uneasy.

No decision made by City Council of Jefferson City on employee pay raises

July 5, 2022 11:13 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The City Council of Jefferson City has tabled a bill that would give city employees a proposed pay increase.

City Council of Jefferson City to discuss pay raises again at council meeting

July 5, 2022 5:43 AM Ben Fein

The City Council of Jefferson City is set to discuss pay raises for most city employees once again at its meeting Tuesday, after the council tabled the discussion June 28.

Abortion rights protestors show up at Salute to America

July 4, 2022 8:28 PM ABC 17 News Team

Before the concert started at Salute to America in Jefferson City, dozens of protestors showed up expressing their displeasure with the overturning of Roe v. Wade and Missouri’s law on abortion

Court dismisses former City of Columbia employee’s lawsuit over dismissal

July 1, 2022 10:26 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The Boone County Court has dismissed a wrongful loss of job civil lawsuit brought against the City of Columbia.

MSHSAA doesn’t expect any changes following Supreme Court ruling

June 30, 2022 8:17 PM ABC 17 News Team

As the Supreme Court continues to hand down decisions this week, one decision took a look at prayer at sporting events.

America Rescue Plan funds to help build new state crime and health lab in Jefferson City

June 30, 2022 8:03 PM ABC 17 News Team

Gov. Mike Parson announced a new state crime and health labs in Jefferson City.

Gov. Parson signs record $47.5 billion state budget; billions to education and workforce development

June 30, 2022 6:19 PM Kennedy Miller

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson signed a record $47.5 billion 2023 state budget, highlighting more money to Missouri educators among others.

Parson signs bills that include changes to election laws

June 29, 2022 5:52 AM Ben Fein

Gov. Mike Parson signed several bills in a ceremony in the governor’s office Wednesday afternoon, including one that makes changes to Missouri’s elections.

Some worry that birth control restrictions could be next after overturning of Roe V. Wade

June 27, 2022 11:57 AM Kennedy Miller

Some political observers and activists now worry that restrictions on birth control and same-sex marriage could be next following the overturning of Roe v. Wade.

Hundreds march through Downtown Columbia protesting Dobbs v. Jackson ruling

June 25, 2022 5:37 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Hundreds gathered at Boone County Courthouse Saturday evening chanting “We won’t go back,” and “Vote them out,” to protest Friday’s Dobbs v. Jackson ruling. This comes as Friday’s U.S Supreme Court 5-4 decision in favor of overturning Roe v. Wade has caused many Americans to protest and express whether they are pro-abortion

Missouri lawmakers react to Supreme Courts decision to overturn Roe V. Wade

June 24, 2022 9:57 PM Marina Diaz

Both sides of the political aisle are divided over what this could mean for Missouri women.

Abortion foes celebrate Missouri’s ban after Supreme Court decision; advocates vow political fight

June 24, 2022 9:58 AM Matthew Sanders

Missouri became the first state to ban abortion after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade on Friday, setting off a celebration by anti-abortion activists and vows of a political fight by abortion-rights supporters.