Politics Archives

LIVE: Trump defense team presents final day of opening arguments

January 28, 2020 12:09 PM ABC 17 News Team

President Donald Trump’s legal team presents its final day of opening arguments.

Missouri Health Dept. considers ads in STL, KCI airports amid Coronavirus outbreak

January 27, 2020 9:40 PM Barry Mangold

Health officials in Missouri could soon put up signs in the state’s two largest airports to encourage some travelers to get tested for a deadly virus.

Betsy DeVos speaks to the Federalist Society at the Missouri State Capitol.

Education Secretary DeVos keynotes conservative group meeting at Missouri Capitol

January 27, 2020 10:59 AM Matthew Sanders

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos was set to address the Federalist Society at the Missouri Capitol on Monday.

LIVE: Defense continues arguments at Trump impeachment trial

January 27, 2020 12:07 PM ABC 17 News Team

Watch live as Trump’s legal team presents its arguments to the Senate.

LIVE: House Democrats make closing arguments at impeachment trial

January 24, 2020 11:25 AM ABC 17 News Team

House Democratic impeachment managers will make closing arguments in their case against President Donald Trump starting at noon Friday.

Jefferson City to pay for 96% of demolition costs for downtown building

January 22, 2020 7:08 PM Barry Mangold

As part of an agreement with property owners, Jefferson City taxpayers will cover almost all of the cost of demolishing a crumbling downtown building.

Jefferson City Council meeting in Dec., 2019

Jefferson City voters will consider four ballot measures in April

January 22, 2020 3:28 PM Joe McLean

The Jefferson City Council on Tuesday approved the addition of three initiatives to the April ballot.

Mid-Missouri sheriff pans state plan to downsize prison system

January 20, 2020 2:24 PM Molly Stawinoga

In the State of the State address last week, Gov. Mike Parson announced a plan to downsize Missouri prison systems.

City council adopts pilot program to track tobacco product marketing

January 21, 2020 4:11 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday where it will vote whether or not to take part in a pilot program that would gather data on tobacco retailers in the city.

A section of the crumbling building on 200 E. High St. in Jefferson City

Jefferson City council votes to demolish crumbling downtown building

January 21, 2020 8:28 PM Barry Mangold

Jefferson City (will pay) for the demolition of the building at 200 E. High St., which partially collapsed in June of 2018.

Missouri House considers changes to coroner system

January 21, 2020 8:43 PM Lucas Geisler

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A House of Representatives committee is considering a bill that would require greater training for county coroners. The House Judiciary Committee discussed a bill from Rep. Dan Houx (R-Warrensburg) that would establish a Coroners Standard and Training Commission. The commission would write training standards for coroners, and would also require coroners

Housing authority enters negotiations for blighted Jefferson City properties

January 21, 2020 10:10 AM Joe McLean

The Jefferson City Housing Authority on Tuesday discussed the bids it recieved following a series of open house tours of blighted properties.

City leaders weigh in on unopposed council races

January 16, 2020 8:25 PM Sydney Olsen

Several Columbia City Council members have run for the position unopposed in the past few years. Ian Thomas and Karl Skala both ran unopposed om 2019. Betsy Peters ran unopposed in 2018.

Gov. Parson talks Missouri flooding and infrastructure

January 16, 2020 8:59 PM Ashley Strohmier

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson sat down with ABC 17’s Ashley Strohmier on Thursday morning about his hopes for the state of Missouri in 2020. Parson spoke about future flooding preparations, infrastructure, roads and bridges, as well as the current political climate in the national Capitol. Here is the transcript of that interview:

Boonville closing highlights rural hospital challenges

January 15, 2020 5:44 PM Sydney Olsen

The frequency at which rural hospitals are closing across the United States has accelerated in recent years.

Gov. Mike Parson delivers the State of the State address in the Missouri House Chambers.

Missouri governor proposes funding for witness protection to address violent crime

January 15, 2020 9:25 PM Barry Mangold

After reminding the crowd of his staunch support for the second amendment, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson said gun violence is an issue that cannot wait.

Gov. Parson lays out priorities at State of the State speech

January 15, 2020 2:36 PM Barry Mangold

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson will deliver his second State of the State address ahead of the 2020 legislative session.

University of Missouri System asking state lawmakers for more funding

January 15, 2020 2:28 PM Connor Hirsch

The University of Missouri is asking lawmakers for an increase in funding.

Thousands of Missourians complain about late 2018 tax refunds

January 14, 2020 7:10 PM Barry Mangold

It’s possible that Missourians have begun preparing their 2019 income tax return, however, thousands have complained about not yet receiving their 2018 refund from the Missouri Department of Revenue.

Missouri Supreme Court permanently blocks key part of voter photo ID

January 14, 2020 5:37 PM Associated Press

The Missouri Supreme Court has upheld a decision striking down a central portion of a 2016 voter photo identification law.