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WATCH: Candidate Randy Minchew shares vision for city if elected Columbia mayor

March 2, 2022 5:13 AM Molly Stawinoga

A Columbia businessman running for mayor joined ABC 17 News This Morning on Wednesday to talk about his plans for the city if elected.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Did you watch President Biden’s first State of the Union?

March 2, 2022 6:40 AM ABC 17 News Team

President Joe Biden gave his first State of the Union address Tuesday night.

WATCH: Barbara Buffaloe talks vision for Columbia if elected as mayor

March 1, 2022 4:02 AM Molly Stawinoga

Watch the full interview here.

Boone County prosecutor will not seek reelection

February 28, 2022 10:23 AM Matthew Sanders

Boone County’s top prosecutor said he will not seek reelection this year as he considers a run for judge in 2024.

WATCH: David Seamon, Columbia mayoral candidate, talks plans if elected

February 28, 2022 3:55 AM Molly Stawinoga

Watch the full interview with the candidate here.

Former Boone County assistant prosecutor to challenge for prosecutor seat on first day of filing

February 22, 2022 9:07 PM Lucas Geisler

Editor’s note: The original version of the story said Dan Knight first won election as prosecutor in 2010; the date of Knight’s first election victory has been corrected. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – A former top assistant at the Boone County Prosecutor’s Office plans to challenge for the seat this August. Roger Johnson on Tuesday filed

Capitol hosts rally over congressional map; no action expected Tuesday

February 15, 2022 3:58 PM Matthew Sanders

Scores of demonstrators rallying against the Missouri Senate leadership’s preferred congressional map gathered Tuesday in the Capitol.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Will candidates’ views on masks affect your vote for school board?

January 28, 2022 2:04 AM ABC 17 News Team

Districts have seen heated arguments over whether students should be wearing masks, among other issues related to the pandemic.

Columbia Board of Education, city council, mayor candidates take part in forum

January 27, 2022 4:04 PM Hannah Falcon

Columbia Board of Education candidates are scheduled to participate in the Columbia Board of Realtors’ election forum Thursday night at 4:30 p.m.

Missouri panel OKs recall options for school board members

January 26, 2022 11:32 AM Associated Press

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A bill establishing a recall procedure for local school board members has advanced out of a Missouri House committee as that bill and others targeting school boards have gained early momentum. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that the bills come as school boards have faced public pressure over their responses

Former Fulton police chief announces candidacy for state representative

January 24, 2022 7:00 AM Zachary Farwell

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) The former chief of the Fulton Police Department plans to try his hand at state politics. Steve Myers announced his candidacy for Missouri’s 49th House District on Monday morning. He will look to replace incumbent Republican Travis Fitzwater. Fitzwater cannot seek re-election due to term limits. “We need elected officials who are

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Congress pass voting rights legislation?

January 18, 2022 1:58 AM ABC 17 News Team

President Joe Biden and other party leaders and activists have pushed hard for the legislation, including on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Columbia voters to decide outcome of mayoral race, two city council seats in April election

January 12, 2022 7:35 AM Zachary Farwell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Voters in Columbia will decide the outcome of two city council races and the mayoral race in April. On Tuesday, a spokeswoman for the city clerk’s office shared the final list of candidates for the April 5 election. The candidates had until 5 p.m. on Tuesday to file their paperwork with Columbia.

Columbia Board of Education votes to put $80 million bond issue on the April ballot

January 10, 2022 5:24 AM Meghan Drakas

At the Columbia Public Schools Board of Education meeting Monday night, the board members plan to vote on adding an $80 million bond issue to the City of Columbia’s April ballot.

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

Columbia City Council adds use tax to April ballot

January 3, 2022 3:56 PM Leila Mitchell

The Columbia City Council voted Monday to put a 2% tax on sales outside the state on the April ballot.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Would you vote for a local tax on internet sales?

December 20, 2021 1:55 AM ABC 17 News Team

Boone County commissioners say the county needs a tax on online sales.

Columbia Board of Education briefed on $80 million bond issue to build new schools

December 14, 2021 9:15 AM Kennedy Miller

The $80 million bond question would appear on the April ballot if approved by the board. The board heard a presentation on the bond issue Monday night.

Columbia woman announces bid for Missouri House of Representatives

November 9, 2021 7:34 AM Zachary Farwell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia woman has announced her candidacy for the Missouri House of Representatives. According to a press release, Chimene Schwach will run as a Democrat for the House District 46 seat. Chimene Schwach, of Columbia, announced plans this week to run for the Missouri House of Representatives. Schwach will challenge for the

Columbia residents approve 10-year extension to renewable park sales tax

October 26, 2021 12:08 PM Zach Boetto

The city has a permanent eighth-cent park sales tax but voters in 2000 decided there should be an option for an additional, renewable eighth-cent tax on top of that.

Jefferson City voters approve public safety sales tax

October 27, 2021 6:33 PM Chanel Porter

Jefferson City voters will have the opportunity next Tuesday to vote on approving or rejecting a quarter of one percent sales tax to improve public safety.