Local Politics Archives

New Missouri law bans ‘sexually explicit’ books from schools

August 29, 2022 6:48 PM Hannah Falcon

Students may see fewer book options when returning to class this week, but only if those books contained sexually explicit images.

Columbia residents protest Roe v. Wade overturning in ‘Summer of Rage Protest’

August 27, 2022 7:32 PM Hannah Falcon

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Como for Choice held a “Summer of Rage” protest Saturday evening at the Boone County Courthouse to protest the U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. A group of Columbia residents gathered in response to the Supreme Court’s decision earlier this summer which led to Missouri becoming the first state

August 28, new Missouri election laws take affect effecting the November 2nd election.

Missouri election laws take effect Sunday; will impact November election

August 28, 2022 6:25 PM Leila Mitchell

New Missouri election laws took effect Sunday that will impact the upcoming November midterm election.

Jefferson City Council votes to keep property tax rate the same after questions over rate

August 18, 2022 3:36 PM Leila Mitchell

The Jefferson City Council will hold a special meeting Thursday to discuss and vote on its property tax rate for the 2023 fiscal year after a council member asked to lower the mayor’s proposed rate.

Columbia swears Roy Lovelady in as Columbia Third Ward Council Member

August 13, 2022 5:43 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia swore Roy Lovelady in as their new third ward city council member on Saturday. The ceremony took place in City Hall council chambers at 9 a.m. during the City of Columbia special Saturday meeting. Prior to the swearing-in ceremony, beginning at 8:30 a.m. residents had the opportunity to

Gov. Parson appoints former Columbia mayor to state commission

August 12, 2022 6:34 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Gov. Mike Parson announced the former Columbia mayor and another man were appointed to the State Highways and Transportation Commission.

Columbia city council to meet for special budget work session Saturday

August 12, 2022 5:30 PM Hannah Falcon

All of Columbia’s city council members will sit through a presentation Saturday morning on the significant changes in the proposed the fiscal year 2023 budget.

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.