Patrol investigates potential misuse of Cole County funds
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the potential misuse of funds in Cole County.
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Missouri hits voter registration deadline for August election
Wednesday marks the final day of voter registration for Missouri’s August primary election.
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Absentee voting for the August primary election begins with new COVID-19 provision
Absentee voting for the Aug. 4 primary begins on Tuesday with new guidelines.
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Columbia official: Hospitals in good shape amid COVID-19 jump
A Columbia city leader said Friday that she doesn’t think a recent large jump in COVID-19 cases will result in more limits on business and movement, but officials are ready to respond in 24 hours if it does.
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Ashland Board of Aldermen appoints new police chief
The Ashland Board of Alderman will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Southern Boone administration building.
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Governor appoints judge candidate to 13th Circuit Court
Gov. Mike Parson’s office said Friday afternoon the Republican candidate running for 13th Circuit Court Division IV Judge was appointed to serve the remainder of a vacated term.
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Missouri statewide COVID-19 order to lift Tuesday
Gov. Mike Parson said Thursday that the state will no longer be under a COVID-19 health order starting Tuesday, citing the “devastating” effect of the disease on the economy.
Continue Reading Turnout low for election rescheduled because of COVID-19
Boone County Clerk Brianna Lennon said Tuesday that voting has been slow at the Boone County Government Building.
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Expanded absentee voting amid COVID-19 likely won’t be available by June election
Missouri lawmakers on Friday approved an expansion of absentee voting for the rest of 2020.
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Columbia City Council to discuss budget changes amid COVID-19
Columbia’s City Council will hold a meeting Monday night at 7 p.m., in which both the budget and COVID-19 will be big talking points.
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Local business owner not impressed with new health department update
COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) New steps may soon be added to the Columbia/Boone County health department’s reopening plan. According to a city news release Friday, leaders plan to update the public on the reopening order the week of May 25. Officials said the next steps could include the following: Increased capacity for all businesses and organizations.Large
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County commissioner says colleagues tried excluding him from COVID-19-related meeting
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A conference call scheduled for elected officials in Boone County was canceled Wednesday after its legality was brought into question. Boone County Commissioner Fred Parry claims fellow commissioners, Janet Thompson and Dan Atwill, tried to leave him out of the call. He told ABC 17 News he had no knowledge of
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What to expect at upcoming municipal elections
Boone County voters can expect a new voting experience at polling places for this coming municipal election, according to Boone County Clerk Brianna Lennon.
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Judge assigned to lawsuit challenging Boone County COVID-19 restrictions
A lawsuit challenging the Boone County health director’s authority to restrict people’s movement and business because of COVID-19 is waiting for a judge.
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WATCH: Boone County commissioner talks about economic effect of COVID-19
Boone County Southern District Commissioner Fred Parry took questions on ABC 17 News on Thursday.
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Boone County buys food from local farmers as COVID-19 increases need
The Boone County Commission on Thursday approved a purchasing agreement with local farmers to help feed the hungry.
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Parson checks on Jefferson City businesses after COVID-19 reopening
Gov. Mike Parson made two stops to businesses in Jefferson City on Thursday morning to check in after the state lifted many COVID-19-related restrictions this week.
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Local businesses request repeal of Boone County reopening order
Lawyers at a Columbia firm have sent a letter to county and city officials requesting a repeal of Boone County’s COVID-19 reopening order on behalf of several businesses.
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Municipal election still faces COVID-19 challenges after being postponed
The Boone County clerk said Tuesday that municipal elections could still have issues after they were postponed because of COVID-19.
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Boone County Southern District Commissioner Fred Parry joined ABC 17 News live during the 5 p.m. Thursday broadcast.
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