Politics Archives

Factions in the Democratic Party

November 25, 2019 12:11 PM ABC 17 News Team

As the Democratic campaign for the presidential nomination continues, voters are faced with a choice between two markedly different wings of the party. Video by Stringr.

Boone County planning and zoning denies MidwayUSA rezoning request

November 22, 2019 6:02 PM Matt Ragsdale

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Planning and Zoning Commission denied a request to rezone land for a MidwayUSA facility between Rocheport and Columbia on Thursday. Stan Shawver, county director of resource management, said planning and zoning commissioners had concerns the new MidwayUSA headquarters would change the character of the neighborhood and that it could

Bloomberg buys ads on Mid-Missouri station

November 22, 2019 5:37 PM Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The newest Democratic presidential candidate is also the first to buy broadcast advertising in Mid-Missouri. The campaign of former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg bought time on the ABC 17 News airwaves Friday worth about $24,0000. The ads were paid for by Mike Bloomberg 2020, Inc., Bloomberg’s campaign committee listed on

A look at Pete Buttigieg

November 22, 2019 10:44 AM ABC 17 News Team

Democrat Pete Buttigieg is the new frontrunner in Iowa. We examine how he held up in the Atlanta debate and ask if Americans are ready for the first openly gay president. Video by Stringr.

City, school district navigate public bid process after Jefferson City tornado

November 21, 2019 12:13 PM Joe McLean

The Jefferson City School District has shelled out $2,379,939 in property damage repairs as a result of the May 22 tornado.

The City of Columbia will look at an agreement for a COVID-19 vaccine education campaign during its meeting Monday night.

Second person submits petition in Columbia’s First Ward

November 21, 2019 5:19 PM Alec Pettus

Gregory Pierson submitted petition to run for Columbia’s First Ward council seat COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) First Ward voters could see a contested city council election on their April ballots. Columbia City Clerk Sheela Amin tells ABC 17 News that Gregory Pierson turned in a petition for a chance to represent Columbia’s First Ward. The election

Columbia Police hope to use app to communicate with neighborhoods

November 21, 2019 7:01 PM Sydney Olsen

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department is looking at using the Neighbors app by Ring to alert communities about crime in their area. Assistant Chief Jeremiah Hunter says other departments have had success using the app. The police department would utilize what is called the neighbor portal on the app. “It allows people in

Some residents in support of Airbnb changes in Jefferson City

November 21, 2019 6:27 PM Jasmine Ramirez

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Council is considering making changes to the process residents must follow to rent out their home on Airbnb. Under current policy, residents must pay $500 to apply for a permit from the Planning and Zoning Commission and then get a final approval from city council. The city is

Bird pulls scooters from Columbia streets as city looks for more permanent deal

November 21, 2019 2:42 PM Zach Boetto

Electric scooter manufacturer Bird pulled its product from the streets of Columbia this week but says it is looking forward to working with the university and the city in the future.

Missouri, voting rights groups settle address-change lawsuit

November 21, 2019 3:37 PM Associated Press

Missouri residents could soon find it easier to update their addresses for voter registration under a settlement that voter advocates reached Thursday with the state’s Revenue Department.

Rebuilding Mid-Missouri: A look back at the Jefferson City and Eldon tornado

November 21, 2019 7:00 PM ABC 17 News Team

The ABC 17 News team revisited the people and places affected by the May 22 tornado that hit Jefferson City and Eldon for a half-hour special.

Atlanta Democratic debate roundup

November 21, 2019 1:14 PM ABC 17 News Team

A look at what happened during the Democratic presidential debate Wednesday night in Atlanta.

Impeachment hearings wrap up for the week as House hears from former aide

November 21, 2019 7:40 AM Associated Press

A former National Security Council aide will tell the House impeachment hearing that one of the central Republican talking points – that Ukraine interfered in the 2016 U.S. election – is a “fictional narrative that has been perpetrated and propagated by the Russian security services.” In prepared testimony Thursday, Fiona Hill stressed that she is

Missouri attorney general: Thousands of rape kits remain untested

November 20, 2019 9:50 AM Zach Boetto

Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt will be in Columbia on Wednesday to talk about an initiative meant to address the backlog of rape kits awaiting testing.

A look ahead at the debate

November 20, 2019 11:07 AM ABC 17 News Team

Ten Democratic presidential candidates will take the stage for their fifth debate Wednesday night in Atlanta.

House hears from ambassador to the EU as impeachment hearings continue

November 20, 2019 7:28 AM Associated Press

President Donald Trump’s ambassador to the European Union, Gordon Sondland, is facing skeptical House Democrats when he’s sworn in as the first witness in Wednesday’s impeachment hearings. ABC 17 News will livestream the hearings in the player below. The Oregon hotelier and million-dollar Trump donor is expected to describe his role in Trump’s Ukraine policy

First Ward hopeful turns in petition for Columbia City Council

November 19, 2019 4:47 PM Matthew Sanders

A member of Columbia’s Historic Preservation Commission on Tuesday became the first person to turn in a petition for election in the First Ward.

Boone County picks new “I Voted” sticker

November 19, 2019 6:24 PM Alec Pettus

Winner of “I Voted” sticker contest Boone County announced Tuesday the winner of the “I Voted” sticker design contest. The winner is shown above and was the last one standing after more than 130 designs were submitted by more than a hundred high school students in the county. People were able to vote online between

Tulsi Gabbard’s support base

November 19, 2019 12:52 PM ABC 17 News Team

A look at Democratic U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii, her run for president and her supporters.

LIVE: House hears from two witnesses in impeachment hearings

November 19, 2019 7:21 AM Associated Press

WASHINGTON D.C. (AP) Nine witnesses are lining up to testify this week as the public impeachment hearings resume in the House. First up Tuesday morning are two witnesses who listened in on the phone call in which President Donald Trump pressured Ukraine’s president to announce investigations of his political rivals. ABC 17 News will livestream