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TRUTH ALERT: Missouri police group calls pro-Scharf attack ad ‘disturbing’

July 19, 2024 5:29 PM Lucas Geisler

A Missouri police group is criticizing a political ad that centers around Attorney General Andrew Bailey and a Hermann police officer killed in 2023.

Missouri 50th House District candidate interview: Gregg Bush

July 19, 2024 4:04 PM Mitchell Kaminski

ABC 17 News is interviewing candidates in the August primary ahead of the election.

Missouri 50th House District candidate interview: Jeff Basinger

July 19, 2024 4:06 PM Mitchell Kaminski

ABC 17 News is interviewing candidates in the August primary ahead of the election.

Missouri 44th District State Representative candidate interview: Dave Raithel

July 18, 2024 11:08 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 News is interviewing candidates in the August primary ahead of the election. Below is an interview with Dave Raithel seeking election to the 44th House District seat being vacated by Cheri Toalson Reisch (R-Hallsville). He is the only Democratic candidate running. Bryce Beal and John Martin are running against each other

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have you been watching the Republican National Convention?

July 19, 2024 2:36 AM ABC 17 News Team

American political observers have been fixated on Milwaukee this week as the Republican Party holds its national convention.

Beal, Martin battle for Republican nomination for Missouri’s 44th District

July 18, 2024 10:41 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) For the first time in eight years, someone other than Cheri Toalson Reisch (R-Hallsville) will represent Missouri’s 44th district. Bryce Beal and John Martin would each like to see the district remain red. but first must go head-to-head in the Aug. 6 primary. The winner will face Democrat Dave Raithel, who is

Parson endorses Kehoe in Missouri gubernatorial race

July 18, 2024 6:58 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson officially endorsed Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe in the Missouri governor race on Thursday. In a press release sent by Kehoe’s campaign, Parson said “To keep Missouri moving forward, we need a conservative leader who can get things done as our next governor. That’s why I am proud to endorse

WATCH LIVE: Trump to accept nomination at Republican National Convention

July 18, 2024 5:24 PM Matthew Sanders

Former president Donald Trump is set to accept the Republican presidential nomination Thursday night.

Missouri Republicans anticipating Trump’s RNC acceptance speech

July 18, 2024 5:05 PM Olivia Hayes

Former President Donald Trump will take the stage at the Republican National Convention on Thursday night to accept the GOP nomination for president.

Missouri 44th District House candidate interview: Bryce Beal

July 18, 2024 4:39 PM Mitchell Kaminski

ABC 17 News is interviewing candidates in the August primary ahead of the election.

Missouri 44th District House candidate interview: John Martin

July 18, 2024 4:39 PM Mitchell Kaminski

ABC 17 News is interviewing candidates in the August primary ahead of the election.

Boone County Sheriff candidate interview: Dwayne Carey

July 18, 2024 12:37 AM Nia Hinson

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Nia Hinson: So to start I’ll just have you tell me a little bit more about yourself. Dwayne Carey: Uh I’m Dwayne Carey. Boone County Sheriff for the last 19 and a half years. Um I’ve been at the sheriff’s office for almost 35. I was born and raised in Boone

Boone County Sheriff candidate interview: Charles Blair

July 17, 2024 11:38 PM Nia Hinson

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Nia Hinson: Alright, so to start I’ll have you just tell me a little bit more about yourself? Charles Blair: Yes. So my name is Charles Blair uh I’ve been in law enforcement for 36 years. I’ve worked for four different law enforcement agencies uh I have a mast, I’m sorry,

TRUTH ALERT: AG Andrew Bailey’s record criticized in attack ad

July 17, 2024 3:53 PM Lucas Geisler

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A political action committee hoping to upend Attorney General Andrew Bailey from his office has criticized some of his decisions. But the attorney general’s campaign called many of the claims misleading, and explained to ABC 17 News some of the things Bailey has done. The ad is produced by “Defend Missouri,”

Boone County Sheriff Dwayne Carey, Charles Blair run against each other in 2020 rematch

July 17, 2024 10:29 PM Nia Hinson

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) On Aug. 6, Boone County residents will vote to either reelect Sheriff Dwayne Carey or elect his opponent Charles Blair. Carey and Blair both ran for sheriff in 2020, where Carey won with 67% of the vote. In 2020, Blair ran as a Republican. However, both candidates are running as Democrats

Columbia Capital Investment Sales Tax interview: Jill Schlude, Columbia Police Chief

July 16, 2024 10:27 PM Gabrielle Teiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The following is the full transcript of an interview ABC 17 News reporter Gabrielle Teiner conducted with Columbia Police Chief Jill Schlude. Gabrielle Teiner: All right. Can I have you state your name? Spell it. And your title? Jill Schlude: Sure Jill Schlude j i l l s c h l u

Columbia Capital Improvement Sales Tax interview: John Ogan, Columbia Public Works

July 16, 2024 9:18 PM Gabrielle Teiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The following is the full transcript from an interview ABC 17 News report Gabrielle Teiner conducted with Columbia Public Works spokesman John Ogan. Gabrielle Teiner: So I’m just gonna have you state your name, spell it, and your job title. John Ogan: My name is John Ogan. It’s spelled J o h

CPD, CFD, Public Works describe uses for Capital Improvement Sales Tax

July 16, 2024 7:36 PM Gabrielle Teiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) In August, Columbia residents will vote on whether the one-fourth-of-one-percent for the city’s Capital Improvement Sales Tax should continue. If approved, the tax would last for 10 years. The current sales tax is set to expire on Dec. 31, 2025. According to the City of Columbia’s website, $94,350,000 would go toward public

Columbia Capital Improvement Sales Tax interview: Katherine Rodriguez, Columbia Fire Department

July 16, 2024 7:20 PM Gabrielle Teiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The following is a full interview ABC 17 News reporter Gabrielle Teiner had with Columbia Fire Department spokeswoman Katherine Rodriguez. Gabrielle Teiner: OK, so I’m going to have you state your name, spell it, and tell me a little bit about yourself. Katherine Rodriguez: Sure. My name is Kathryn Rodriguez. Spelled k

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Has this weekend’s shooting in Pennsylvania impacted how you will vote in November?

July 16, 2024 2:49 AM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump occurred at a rally on Saturday in Pennsylvania. One rally attendee was killed and two more were injured. The shooter was killed by the Secret Service. A political science professor at the University of Missouri thinks the shooting will likely not have a major