AP: Election 2020 Advance Voting guide
2020 could be the first year in which more than half of voters cast their ballot for president before polls open on Election Day.
Continue Reading2020 could be the first year in which more than half of voters cast their ballot for president before polls open on Election Day.
Continue ReadingAn ad running in support of Republican Gov. Mike Parson ties Nicole Galloway to federal health care ideas, but not necessarily ones that the Democratic state auditor holds.
Continue ReadingThis will be the 10th fire station for the city after it is built.
Continue ReadingThe Columbia city prosecutor’s office says no individuals have been charged with violations of a Columbia ordinance requiring a mask in public.
Continue ReadingWednesday marked the first full day the CARES Act portal through the Boone County Commission was open.
Continue ReadingA massive jump in the number of COVID-19 cases between the end of August and the start of September has prompted the Columbia City Council to give the health director authority to extend the order.
Continue ReadingThe governor spoke about increasing COVID-19 cases and the special session he called to address violent crime.
Continue ReadingThe Columbia City Council voted to allow the health department director to extend the current health order by three works or longer at its meeting Tuesday.
Continue ReadingThe Columbia Police Department says its current system of community policing has helped solve crime and improve community relations.
Continue ReadingColumbia Mayor Brian Treece took questions from ABC 17 News about the effectiveness of the city’s COVID-19 health order before the city council meeting Tuesday.
Continue ReadingCommunity leaders will discuss policing in Columbia on Tuesday.
Continue ReadingCity Council will meet on Tuesday to discuss ratifying the city’s current health order, as it’s set to expire September 17th.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Missouri state senator is calling on the Boone County Commission to work faster to spend federal stimulus dollars. State Sen. Caleb Rowden (R-Columbia) said the commission needed to get money from the CARES Act into the hands of people and organizations affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The county received $21.3 million
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) A faction of Republican lawmakers have forced through a bill that would give the Missouri attorney general power to prosecute St. Louis homicides. Senators voted 22-8 to pass the bill early Thursday morning. Republican Sen. Bob Onder says St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner is soft on crime and needs help. Democrats
Continue ReadingWashington University’s head of genetics said the test it co-developed was 100-percent accurate compared to current nasal tests.
Continue ReadingThe congresswoman stopped by ABC 17 to talk about the health institute, Missouri voters approving Medicaid expansion and the country’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue ReadingColumbia’s Human Resources director is set to retire in January.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Clerk wants to use a Mizzou Athletics facility as polling place for the November election. County clerk Brianna Lennon said either Mizzou Arena or the Hearnes Center will serve as a “central” polling location for the county. Any registered county voter could use the site to cast a ballot.
Continue ReadingABC News will present online coverage of the Republican National Convention from 6 to 10 p.m.
Continue ReadingGov. Mike Parson touted a new COVID-19 saliva test Wednesday while the state’s health director said he is recommending Missouri not follow new CDC guidance that limits testing.
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