August election: County posts are in play around Mid-Missouri
Aug. 4 ballots around Mid-Missouri are filled with races for county offices that will either decide the winner or set up a two-way race in November.
Continue ReadingPolitics
Mayor says Jefferson City mask proclamation sets right example
Jefferson City’s mayor said Tuesday that the emergency proclamation on masks approved by the city council is a way for the city government to set an example for organizations and businesses.
Continue Reading
August election: Mid-Missouri congressional and legislative races
The Aug. 4 ballot includes primaries for each U.S. congressional district in Mid-Missouri and for a few of the area’s state legislative seats.
Continue Reading
Amendment 2 would expand Medicaid in Missouri
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The issue of Medicaid expansion is back in Missouri. This time voters, not lawmakers, will decide whether to expand the federal/state health care program for the poor to cover more people. Medicaid expansion was meant to be part of the Affordable Care Act in 2010. However, Missouri was among several states
Continue Reading
Automated roll carts could be on November ballot
COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) Columbia City Council voted Monday night on the possibility of transitioning to roll carts for solid waste removal. City Council voted 4-3 in favor of possibly adding roll carts to the November ballot, where residents will be asked which method of trash removal they prefer. The community would vote to repeal the
Continue Reading
Columbia officials to talk post COVID-19 housing security, resources
Officials with the City of Columbia are set to hold a post COVID-19 housing security presentation Thursday.
Continue Reading WATCH: Public comment at Columbia City Council includes race, policing and roll carts
Public comment at Monday’s Columbia City Council meeting included speakers focused on race, policing and roll carts for automated trash collection.
Continue Reading
WATCH: Mayor Brian Treece on Columbia mask ordinance, long-term plan
Columbia Mayor Brian Treece said Monday that the early signs show the mask ordinance he heralded through the city council might be turning the tide against COVID-19.
Continue Reading
Commission backs removal of Jefferson City Confederate monument
A Jefferson City commission is backing an effort to remove a monument to Confederate Gen. Sterling Price on Moreau Drive.
Continue Reading
Patrol investigates potential misuse of Cole County funds
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the potential misuse of funds in Cole County.
Continue Reading
Local lawmakers react to governor’s special session on violent crime
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Lawmakers across the state have mixed reactions about the special session the governor is calling to address violent crime in Missouri. During a press conference Wednesday, the governor called legislators back to Jefferson City for the session which is scheduled to start July 27. He included it will be narrowly focussed
Continue Reading
Campaign finance: Galloway raises more than Parson, county commission challengers bring in thousands
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The leading Democratic challenger for governor doubled what Missouri’s chief executive made this quarter, according to campaign finance filings with the state. The Missouri Ethics Commission reports show Gov. Mike Parson still has more money on hand in his campaign to retain his seat as governor than state auditor Nicole Galloway.
Continue Reading
Cole County Commission: FBI investigating threats made after ambulance purchases
The Cole County Commission said the FBI is investigating threats that followed the commission’s decision to buy ambulances from a Canadian company.
Continue Reading
Missouri ex-governor Greitens rushes to scene of double homicide
Police say two men have died in a shooting near Saint Louis University, as former Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens rushed to the shooting scene to help. \
Continue Reading
Mask ordinance not on the table in Jefferson City
Jefferson City does not have any current plan to require masks as COVID-19 case numbers continue to increase.
Continue Reading
MoDOT budget cuts affect Mid-Missouri transportation projects
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation’s funding of $50 million for the Governor’s Cost-Share Program has been cut in half due to COVID-19 budget constraints. According to MODOT, the fiscal year 2020 budget included $50 million of General Revenue funds for MoDOT to work collaboratively with the Department of Economic Development to
Continue Reading
Columbia police chief meets with Citizens Police Review Board
Columbia Police Chief Geoff Jones will appear before the Citizens Police Review Board on Wednesday night at City Hall.
Continue Reading
Columbia’s new face mask requirement includes many exceptions
The mask ordinance for the city will go into effect on Friday at 5 p.m. and require citizens to wear masks most places in public.
Continue Reading Missouri hits voter registration deadline for August election
Wednesday marks the final day of voter registration for Missouri’s August primary election.
Continue Reading
Hundreds of mid-Missouri businesses get large Paycheck Protection Program loans
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) More than 800 businesses in mid-Missouri received federal loans greater than $150,000 to help keep people hired throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Data released by the Small Business Administration shows which companies and non-profits received the highly sought-after loans. Five area businesses are listed in the largest loan bracket, between $5 million and
Continue Reading