Former senator accuses Rowden of ‘lying’ in attack ad against Baker
Former Democratic U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill accused state Sen. Caleb Rowden of lying in an attack ad against his election opponent Thursday.
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City of Columbia requests public input on status update of Columbia Imagined
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia’s Planning and Zoning Commission, along with City staff, are currently working on a 5-year Status Report for “Columbia Imagined – The Plan for How We Live & Grow.” The status report is the City of Columbia’s comprehensive land use plan that was adopted by the City Council on
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WATCH: Jefferson City-based House candidates make their cases to voters
A Democrat and a Republican vying to represent the Jefferson City area in the state House will appear at a forum Thursday night.
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Jefferson City Council to decide on removal of Confederate marker
The Jefferson City Council is expected to decide the fate of a Confederate marker at its meeting on Oct. 19.
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6 people charged in plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Whitmer
DETROIT (AP) Six people plotted to try to kidnap Michigan Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer at her vacation home. That’s according to a criminal complaint unsealed Thursday. The FBI said in the court filing that four of the six men had planned to meet Wednesday to “make a payment on explosives and exchange tactical gear.” The
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Missouri governor says again he will pardon St. Louis couple
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson is repeating his pledge to pardon a St. Louis couple if they are convicted of gun charges for waving guns at protesters in front of their home this summer.
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Trump says “I’m not going to do a virtual debate’ with Biden, as commission makes changes after his COVID-19 diagnosis
Trump says “I’m not going to do a virtual debate’ with Biden, as commission makes changes after his COVID-19 diagnosis.
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WATCH: State Senate candidates Rowden, Baker debate on ABC 17
ABC 17 News will air a debate between two political veterans seeking a contested state Senate seat Wednesday.
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Probe of GOP complaint against Galloway leads to legal fight
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Republican Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft’s investigation of Democratic Auditor Nicole Galloway over a GOP group’s allegations of campaign finance violations has prompted a legal fight. With Galloway engaged in a tight race for the governor’s seat with Republican incumbent Mike Parson, Ashcroft agreed last month to look into concerns
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Gov. Parson holds COVID-19 briefing; Missouri to release $61.5 million to K-12 education from CARES Act funding
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson is scheduled to hold a COVID-19 briefing Wednesday afternoon.
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WATCH LIVE: ABC News coverage of the first vice presidential debate
The first debate between Vice President Mike Pence and U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris is set for 8 p.m. Wednesday.
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Jefferson City mayor encourages safe COVID-19 practices as Halloween approaches
The mayor of Jefferson City is encouraging residents to practice safe COVID-19 habits as Halloween approaches.
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Boone County considers CARES Act money for utility help
The Boone County Commission discussed CARES Act funding for a utility assistance program on Tuesday.
Continue Reading Columbia City Council unanimous in COVID-19 health order extension
The Columbia City Council will get an update on the COVID-19 pandemic and vote on the extension of the current health order when it meets Monday night.
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TRUTH ALERT: Rowden ad hits Baker on work record
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A political ad from the campaign of state Sen. Caleb Rowden (R-Columbia) attacks his Democratic opponent on her work in the health care field. Rowden is running against Judy Baker for the state Senate District 19, which covers Boone and Cooper counties. An ABC 17 News Truth Alert looked into an attack
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Columbia utility disconnections begin; some not in favor of proposed property tax increase
The city of Columbia began utility disconnections Monday for customers behind on their payments.
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Trump aims for Monday release after outside drive-by
President Donald Trump is hoping for a Monday discharge from the military hospital where he is being treated for COVID-19.
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Columbia city councilman proposes basic needs funding
City councilman Ian Thomas said the funds raised would go to help thousands in Columbia with rental assistance, homelessness services, workforce development and more, adding that the biggest need in the short and long-term is utility assistance.
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President Trump could return to the White House as soon as Monday
WASHINGTON D.C. (KMIZ) The President’s multidisciplinary medical team said President Trump could be discharged from the hospital as soon as Monday. The medical team gave an update outside of the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Sunday around 10:45 a.m. During the update, Dr. Sean Conley, President Trump’s physician, mentioned they provided the President with oxygen on
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President Trump’s physician says he is doing well
WASHINGTON D.C. (KMIZ) President Trump’s physician, Navy Commander Dr. Sean Conley says the President is doing very well Saturday morning. Dr. Conley addressed the nation from Washington D.C. along with the multidisciplinary unit aiding to the President. Officials from the multidisciplinary unit said President Trump’s heart rate and blood pressure are in normal zones. Dr.
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