Michael Bloomberg tackles California
Former Mayor of New York City, Michael Bloomberg has decided to focus time and energy on Super Tuesday states such as Calfornia.
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City council members react to city getting Boone County Fairgrounds
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia could soon take over the Boone County Fairgrounds. City Council and the Boone County Commission need to approve a deal where the county will give the fairgrounds to the city in a deed. Several city council members have voiced their support for the deal, saying the recreation complex
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Mid-Missouri lawmaker files bill to raise fuel tax for MoDOT road and Bridge Repairs
Rep. Kendrick is proposing fuel tax increase that would create a $450 million bonding proposal by MoDOT.
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Missouri Senate bill would increase police officers in mid-sized cities
A state senator has filed a bill meant to reduce crime in mid-sized cities by providing money for more police officers.
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Two companies want to redevelop a portion of the historic Missouri State Penitentiary
Jefferson City has narrowed the field down to two potential companies to redevelop part of the historic Missouri State Penitentiary.
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Will Hillary run again in 2020?
There has been some speculation that Hillary Clinton may enter the Democratic race for the third time in her career. We assess whether this is viable and what it might mean for the race.Â
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Advocate: Deadly pedestrian crash on College Avenue “preventable”
The City of Columbia has identified College Avenue as a “priority street,” one of the 3 percent of roads in the city on which 70 percent of fatal and serious injury crashes happen.
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‘Agreement in the works’ between owners of crippled High Street buildings
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A potential agreement is “in the works” between the owners of 202 and 200 E. High St., as Monday’s city-imposed deadline arrives for the owners to have a solution for the crumbling buildings. Rueben Wieberg, owner of 202 E. High St., told ABC17 News the owners’ lawyers are working on an
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Late entrants to the 2020 presidential race
A look at the recent entrants to the Democratic race and whether they could win the nomination at this late stage.
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WASTEBUSTERS: Cole County Assessor denied reimbursement for ‘abuse of county funds’
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) When Assessor Chris Estes asked the Cole County Commission to reimburse the expenses he accrued during a trip to Camden County, one member called his request “an abuse of county funds.” “That’s just a disservice to the people of Cole County and we’re just not going to pay for those kinds
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Boone County plans to transfer fairgrounds to city of Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The city of Columbia could take over ownership of the Central Missouri Events Center, formerly known as the Boone County Fairgrounds, under an agreement unveiled Thursday at a joint news conference. City and county leaders gathered at City Hall to announce the transfer of ownership of 135.9 acres to the city, according
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House Judiciary hears from 4 witnesses in impeachment hearings
WASHINGTON D.C. (AP) The impeachment drive against President Donald Trump has shifted from whether to impeach him to what the charges would say. House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler on Wednesday is opening a new phase of the proceedings that will pair the investigation into Trump’s Ukraine dealings with a high-minded look at whether they
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Boone commission holds public hearing on possible tax increase
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) – Residents of Boone County had an opportunity to comment on a proposed tax increase for the 2020 budget. The county commission held a public hearing on the 2020 budget at its Monday meeting, which started at 7 p.m. in the county government center at 801 E. Walnut St. in Columbia.
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State Board of Education ironing out legislative plans
The State Board of Education discussed legislative priorities for the next session. Increases to teachers’ salaries dominated the conversation in Tuesday’s meeting. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education held a “Missouri Teacher Table” to establish a teacher salary proposal. They reported the results Tuesday. The proposal would increase the salary of all Missouri teachers
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The importance of independent voters
Experts weigh in on the significance of independent voters in swing states and what impact they could have on the election. Video by Stringr.
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Jefferson City Council relaxes short-term rental rules
The Jefferson City Council approved relaxed restrictions on short-term rentals in a split vote Monday.
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City council sets aside $300,000 for demolition of two downtown buildings
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The city’s efforts to demolish two downtown buildings moved forward on Monday but it’s unclear when construction crews could get started. The Jefferson City council unanimously approved using about $300,000 from the city’s general fund for the project, but it did not approve a proposed demolition contract with ARSI Inc. Before
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Ceremony held for finalists of “I Voted” sticker design contest
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County held a ceremony Monday night for the finalists of the “I Voted” sticker design contest. The county selected the winning design last month after more than 130 designs were submitted by more than a hundred high school students in the county. Winner of Boone County’s “I Voted” sticker design.
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CPD works to purge backlog of evidence
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council voted Monday to allow the police department to move funds from a project to pay salaries for two part-time employees. The Columbia Police Department is working to purge a backlog of evidence and enter municipal warrants into a statewide system. The department already has two part-time employees working
Continue Reading Gun laws among targets of pre-filed Missouri House bills
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Monday marks the first day Missouri lawmakers can begin prefiling bills for the General Assembly’s 2020 session, and more than 300 bills had been pre-filed in the House by 4 p.m. To find a list of the 2020 pre-filed House bills, click here. Rep. Chuck Basye (R-Rocheport) expects big topics for
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