Mother of state Rep. Basye dies after contracting COVID-19
The mother of state Rep. Chuck Basye died Thursday after a battle with COVID-19 that lasted more than a month.
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Legislative committee questions Columbia Public Schools leaders over COVID-19 response
The Missouri General Assembly’s Joint Committee on Education heard testimony from parents upset with Columbia Public Schools’ response to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Boone County clerk and post office team up for election event
The clerk said over 17,000 people have already cast their ballot in Boone County.
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Boone County commissioners ‘disavow’ fellow commissioner’s comments on health department
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two Boone County commissioners rebuked their fellow official on Thursday over comments he made about the county’s health department director. A letter from Presiding Commissioner Dan Atwill and District 2 Commissioner Janet Thompson to Columbia city manager John Glascock criticized District 1 Commissioner Fred Parry’s reaction to the ownership change at the
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City of Columbia accepting applications for boards and commissions
The Columbia City Clerk’s Office is accepting applications for boards and commissions.
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Missouri leaders give mixed response to governor’s special session on supplemental budget
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Leaders across the state are responding after Republican Missouri Governor Mike Parson called a special session on a supplemental budget bill to be held two days after the election. After the General Assembly passed the budget in May, more funding through the CARES Act is now available. The supplemental budget will
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Missouri highway patrol investigating political hoax text
The Missouri State Highway Patrol has opened an investigation looking into a recent fake text that said a Mid-Missouri state senator was stepping away from politics.
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Jefferson City removes Confederate monument
Jefferson City Public Works Director Britt Smith said his crews placed the monument in storage and are now awaiting instruction from the city council.
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Columbia Chamber of Commerce asks city council for COVID-19 health order concessions
The Columbia Chamber of Commerce has written a letter to the city council asking for a “framework” toward extending bar and restaurant hours and other concessions related to the city’s COVID-19 health order.
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Two hopefuls plan run for Columbia City Council
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people have signaled a run for spots on the Columbia City Council next April. Andrea Waner and Philip Merriman have filed paperwork with the Missouri Ethics Commission to run for the Second and Sixth Ward seats respectively in 2021. Neither have run for public office before this. Waner has experience with
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WATCH: Health director gives Columbia City Council update on COVID-19
The Columbia and Boone County health director gave the Columbia City Council an update on COVID-19 at its meeting Monday.
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Jefferson City Council votes to remove Confederate marker
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Council voted 8-2 in favor in favor of a resolution to remove a monument donated by the United Daughters of the Confederacy Monday night. The city now has the authority to remove the marker and place it into city-owned storage. The two dissenting votes were from Councilmen Mark
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Mid-Missouri senator calls for investigation into weekend text hoax
A Republican Missouri state senator called for an investigation looking into a weekend text hoax claiming he dropped out of a senate race.
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‘Trump Parade’ draws hundreds in Mexico
MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) Hundreds showed up to a ‘Trump Parade’ which turned some heads in Mexico, Mo. Saturday. “I think a lot of folks are paying attention to this election i think it’s one of the biggest elections that this country has ever seen,” said Dusty Blue, the event coordinator. Cars, trucks, motorcycles and RVs
Continue Reading Columbia City Council to discuss COVID-19 relief
The council is scheduled to meet Monday at 7 p.m. to discuss, among other topics, COVID-19 relief and a growth impact study group.
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Sen. Josh Hawley writing book: ‘The Tyranny of Big Tech’
Sen. Josh Hawley is working on a book about one of the Missouri Republican’s ongoing targets.
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AP Explains: Trump seizes on dubious Biden-Ukraine story
WASHINGTON (AP) — Looking to undermine rival Joe Biden 20 days before the election, President Donald Trump’s campaign has seized on a tabloid story offering bizarre twists to a familiar line of attack: Biden’s relationship with Ukraine. But the story in the New York Post raises more questions than answers, including about the authenticity of
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St. Louis couple who waved guns at protest plead not guilty
ST. LOUIS (AP) A St. Louis couple celebrated in some circles and vilified in others for waving guns at protesters near their home have pleaded not guilty to two felony charges. Mark and Patricia McCloskey appeared during a brief hearing Wednesday. The McCloskeys, who are both attorneys in their early 60s, have been charged with
Continue Reading Public input meeting set for Oct. 13 for Albert-Oakland Park improvements
COLUMBIA, MO Columbia Parks and Recreation is holding a public input meeting regarding improvements at Albert-Oakland Park, 1900 Blue Ridge Road. The drop-in meeting will be held at the park’s Shelter 1 on Tuesday, Oct. 13, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The project could include the replacement of shelter 1, restroom and the playgrounds on
Continue Reading Boone County CARES Act funding thus far; commission approves utility assistance program funding
The Boone County Commission has awarded about $2.9 million in CARES Act funding for COVID-19 relief since the pandemic started.
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