ELECTION UPDATES: Three newcomers win Columbia Board of Education seats
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Two incumbents win Jefferson City Board of Education seats
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Board president Scott Hovis was among the three winners for the Jefferson City Board of Education on Tuesday. Five candidates were listed on Tuesday’s ballots for three seats. Hovis and fellow incumbent Brad Bates took the most votes, with Suzanne Luther also winning a spot on the board. Michael Harvey and
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Complete April election results
Get full election results for Mid-Missouri here.
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Three new faces to sit on Columbia Board of Education
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Board of Education will have three new faces when it meets again. April Ferrao, John Lyman and Paul Harper took the top three spots in the field of seven. The group included only one incumbent — Chris Horn. Horn came in fifth place behind former state Rep. Chuck Basye. Ferrao
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AP Sources: Trump pleads not guilty to 34 felony charges
An extraordinary moment in U.S. history will unfold in a Manhattan courthouse on Tuesday: Former President Donald Trump, who faces multiple election-related investigations, will surrender and be arraigned on criminal charges stemming from 2016 hush money payments.
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Boone County Clerk has plan in place in case severe weather hits during Tuesday’s election
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) For April 4, Election Day, the ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather team has issued a weather alert day for potential severe weather. Boone County Clerk Brianna Lennon said there are plans in place to keep employees and voters safe. “One of the safety measures that we have as a county is that we
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Trump returns to New York to face charges
Former President Donald Trump has arrived in New York ahead of his arraignment Tuesday on criminal charges stemming from a hush money payment to a porn actor during his 2016 campaign.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you voting in Tuesday’s municipal elections?
Pretty much everyone across Mid-Missouri will see at least one sales tax on recreational marijuana on their ballot. They’ll also see crowded races for school boards and city councils.
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Columbia school board candidate interview: James Gordon
ABC 17 News is interviewing each of the seven candidates running for three open spots on the Columbia Board of Education. At least two of them will be new members — only one incumbent is in the race.
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Boone County commissioner discusses additional 3% recreational marijuana sales tax; expungement issues
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Friday, The Boone County Muleskinners hosted another discussion on proposed marijuana sales taxes ahead of Tuesday’s election. Columbia, Boone County and several other cities and counties have asked voters if they should impose an additional 3% sales tax on recreational marijuana. The state currently collects a 6% tax from recreational marijuana sales, following the
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Columbia school board candidate interview: April Ferrao
ABC 17 News is interviewing each of the seven candidates running for three open spots on the Columbia Board of Education. At least two of them will be new members — only one incumbent is in the race.
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Columbia school board candidate interview: John Potter
ABC 17 News is interviewing each of the seven candidates running for three open spots on the Columbia Board of Education. At least two of them will be new members — only one incumbent is in the race.
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Bond issue for Boone County Fire Protection District on April 4 ballot
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An $8 million bond issue for the Boone County Fire Protection District will be on the April 4 ballot. If passed, it could mean major renovations for local fire stations and allow it to purchase better equipment. This is how the money will be spent: $5 million will go towards building a new fire
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Columbia school board candidate interview: Chuck Basye
ABC 17 News is interviewing each of the seven candidates running for three open spots on the Columbia Board of Education. At least two of them will be new members — only one incumbent is in the race.
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April candidates give final fundraising update before election
(Editor’s note, 3/28: This story has been updated with Columbia Board of Education candidate James Gordon’s filing.) COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – Candidates for area City Councils and school boards gave their last update on how much money they’ve raised and spent before the April 4 election. Those running in the April election filed their fundraising
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Marijuana taxes dominate April ballot in Mid-Missouri
Voters around Mid-Missouri have a lot of questions to decide on April 4.
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Absentee voting open for April 4 election, weekend times available
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County residents will have the chance to cast their absentee votes this weekend for the April 4. election. With 122,000 registered voters, Boone County is predicting a 20% overall voter turnout for the April 4. election. Documents show the 2022 April election turnout was about 24%. According to election information, the Boone County
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Columbia school board candidate interviews: Chris Horn
Part of Horn’s campaign is based on continuity on the board, which can be a challenge to serve on and take time to learn. Board member terms are three years.
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Jefferson City NAACP and partners discuss importance of voting in the April 4 election
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City chapter of the NAACP held a community gathering today at the Jefferson City Historic Community Center to promote voting in the April 4 election. The NAACP partnered with Jefferson City Mayor Carrie Tergin, faith leaders and community members to get the importance of voting across to those in
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Columbia school board candidate interview: John Lyman
John Lyman grew up in Columbia and graduated from Rock Bridge High School and says that experience will help him as a member of the school board. Lyman’s wife is also a Columbia Public Schools teacher. He has been endorsed by the Sierra Club and has promoted social equity in the schools.
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