Politics Archives

State Rep. Chuck Basye reveals mother has COVID-19

September 24, 2020 6:05 PM Matthew Sanders

State Rep. Chuck Basye said Thursday that his 86-year-old mother has been hospitalized with COVID-19.

Health Department: ‘Isolating is different than quarantining’

September 24, 2020 1:55 PM Ben Fein

After Governor Mike Parson revealed he had tested positive for COVID-19, he announced he would be in isolation for 10 days. This caused some confusion as to how long one must quarantine if contracting the virus.

Missouri governor, wife test positive for COVID-19

September 23, 2020 2:00 PM Connor Hirsch

Republican Missouri Gov. Mike Parson and his wife have tested positive for the coronavirus after experiencing mild symptoms.

Auditor Nicole Galloway responds to Missouri State Board of Accountancy investigation

September 23, 2020 10:55 PM Amber Tabeling

Auditor Nicole Galloway is responding to a Missouri State Board of Accountancy investigation that was released on Monday after being filed by Senator Josh Hawley back in February.

Local experts discuss concerns about voting by mail

September 22, 2020 7:48 PM Sydney Olsen

Tuesday marked the first day mail-in ballots were sent to voters.

Missouri’s senators weigh in on possible Supreme Court replacement

September 22, 2020 6:54 PM Karl Wehmhoener

President Trump is expected to name a nominee Saturday according to the Associated Press.

County clerks check-in as absentee in-person voting kicks off

September 22, 2020 10:49 AM Zach Boetto

County clerks across Mid-Missouri said as of 10 a.m., voters were already lined up to cast their ballots.

Columbia City Council approves increase in pay for some sanitation workers

September 22, 2020 11:56 AM Zola Crowder

Some Columbia sanitation workers are getting a raise with the passage of the city’s fiscal 2021 budget.

Health department explains reasons for change in health order

September 21, 2020 5:25 PM Sydney Olsen

Staff from the Columbia/Boone County health department and city leaders are discussing the current state of COVID-19.

WATCH: Mid-Missouri county clerks talk voting changes, rules for November

September 21, 2020 9:47 AM Lucas Geisler

Watch live at 1 p.m. as area county clerks answer questions about the November election.

City of Columbia looking at CARES Act funding for disease investigation

September 21, 2020 6:08 AM Brittany Wiley

Columbia city leaders are talking about a contract for CARES Act funding with the Missouri Department of Health and Human Services.

Columbia could see e-scooters on its streets and sidewalks this fall

September 20, 2020 6:44 PM Amber Tabeling

The Columbia City Council is set to vote on Monday whether the city and University of Missouri will see Bird Rides, Inc. scooters on its streets and sidewalks this fall.

Columbia recycling center use jumps, leading to overflows

September 17, 2020 1:39 PM Riane Cleveland

Recycling center drop-off locations across Columbia continue to have overflowing issues.

State leaders prepare for a COVID-19 vaccine as federal health officials recommend plan

September 16, 2020 9:34 PM Amber Tabeling

Federal health officials want to make sure states are prepared for the day a COVID-19 vaccine is ready.

TRUTH ALERT: Ad targets Parson’s spending, lobbyist gifts

September 15, 2020 5:37 PM Lucas Geisler

An ad against Republican Gov. Mike Parson takes aim at payments his office took from lobbyists and money that office spent to travel Missouri.

AP: Election 2020 Advance Voting guide

September 14, 2020 11:55 PM Associated Press

2020 could be the first year in which more than half of voters cast their ballot for president before polls open on Election Day.

TRUTH ALERT: Pro-Parson ad ties Galloway to federal health care policies

September 14, 2020 5:01 PM Lucas Geisler

An 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.