Local Politics Archives

Columbia voters split on expanding Missouri’s Medicaid program

August 4, 2020 8:07 PM Sydney Olsen

Columbia residents voted on Missouri Amendment 2 on Tuesday which would expand Medicaid in Missouri.

Masks encouraged for voting in Boone County election

August 4, 2020 5:14 AM Zach Boetto

BOONE COUNTY Mo. (KMIZ) Polling places are expected to open up at 6 Tuesday morning for the August primary election, and voters are asked to bring a valid form of ID and a mask. This year’s ballot features Amendment 2 which would expand Medicaid if approved and races for party nominations for Boone County, U.S.

Fulton City Council agrees to draft mask ordinance

July 30, 2020 12:32 PM Zola Crowder

Tuesday the Fulton City Council voted to begin drafting a mask ordinance in case COVID-19 cases spike.

Special session on violent crime in Missouri to start Monday

July 26, 2020 11:26 AM Ben Fein

Lawmakers will head to Jefferson City for a special session on violent crime Monday.

Cole County Commission aims to have CARES Act applications up and running by September

July 23, 2020 4:53 PM Nathalie Jones

The Cole County Commission said is in the preliminary decision-making phases for CARES Act funding, but hopes to have an application up by Sept. 1.

MU Faculty Council questions chancellor’s comments on critics

July 23, 2020 10:06 PM Amber Tabeling

Some faculty at the University of Missouri voiced concerns Thursday over MU Interim Chancellor Mun Choi’s recent comments about people who criticized the university.

County clerks take thousands of requests for absentee, mail-in ballots for August primary

July 22, 2020 10:51 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. County clerks in mid-Missouri took thousands of requests for absentee and mail-in ballots for the August primary election.

August election: County posts are in play around Mid-Missouri

July 21, 2020 9:44 PM Matthew Sanders

Aug. 4 ballots around Mid-Missouri are filled with races for county offices that will either decide the winner or set up a two-way race in November.

Sterling Price monument in Jefferson City

Commission backs removal of Jefferson City Confederate monument

July 17, 2020 11:53 AM Zola Crowder

A Jefferson City commission is backing an effort to remove a monument to Confederate Gen. Sterling Price on Moreau Drive.

Patrol investigates potential misuse of Cole County funds

July 16, 2020 10:34 PM Katie Greathouse

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the potential misuse of funds in Cole County.

Missouri hits voter registration deadline for August election

July 8, 2020 11:48 AM Nathalie Jones

Wednesday marks the final day of voter registration for Missouri’s August primary election.

Absentee voting for the August primary election begins with new COVID-19 provision

June 23, 2020 11:56 AM Zach Boetto

Absentee voting for the Aug. 4 primary begins on Tuesday with new guidelines.

Columbia official: Hospitals in good shape amid COVID-19 jump

June 19, 2020 12:12 PM Ben Fein

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.

Ashland Board of Aldermen appoints new police chief

June 16, 2020 3:45 PM Sydney Olsen

The Ashland Board of Alderman will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Southern Boone administration building.

Governor appoints judge candidate to 13th Circuit Court

June 12, 2020 3:49 PM Matt Ragsdale

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.

Missouri statewide COVID-19 order to lift Tuesday

June 11, 2020 2:30 PM Matthew Sanders

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.

Turnout low for election rescheduled because of COVID-19

June 2, 2020 3:02 PM Amber Tabeling

Boone County Clerk Brianna Lennon said Tuesday that voting has been slow at the Boone County Government Building.

Expanded absentee voting amid COVID-19 likely won’t be available by June election

May 18, 2020 12:15 PM Molly Stawinoga

Missouri lawmakers on Friday approved an expansion of absentee voting for the rest of 2020.

Columbia City Council to discuss budget changes amid COVID-19

May 17, 2020 7:42 AM Ben Fein

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.

Local business owner not impressed with new health department update

May 15, 2020 9:30 PM Zach Boetto

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