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Jefferson City man announces city council run

December 12, 2019 10:23 PM Matt Ragsdale

Hank Vogt said he will file next week for April’s General Municipal Election on April 7, 2020.

Michael Bloomberg tackles California

December 12, 2019 12:49 PM Matthew Sanders

Former Mayor of New York City, Michael Bloomberg has decided to focus time and energy on Super Tuesday states such as Calfornia.

Will Hillary run again in 2020?

December 10, 2019 3:29 PM ABC 17 News Team

There has been some speculation that Hillary Clinton may enter the Democratic race for the third time in her career. We assess whether this is viable and what it might mean for the race.

Late entrants to the 2020 presidential race

December 9, 2019 11:14 AM ABC 17 News Team

A look at the recent entrants to the Democratic race and whether they could win the nomination at this late stage.

The importance of independent voters

December 3, 2019 4:25 PM ABC 17 News Team

Experts weigh in on the significance of independent voters in swing states and what impact they could have on the election. Video by Stringr.

Ceremony held for finalists of “I Voted” sticker design contest

December 2, 2019 9:11 PM Katie Greathouse

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County held a ceremony Monday night for the finalists of the “I Voted” sticker design contest. The county selected the winning design last month after more than 130 designs were submitted by more than a hundred high school students in the county. Winner of Boone County’s “I Voted” sticker design.

How candidates’ spending affects the presidential race

December 2, 2019 10:28 AM ABC 17 News Team

A look at how candidates are spending their money on advertising in the race and the impact this is having on the polls. Video by Stringr.

Billionaires running for president

November 29, 2019 9:59 AM ABC 17 News Team

Including President Donald Trump, three billionaires are running for President. A look at how this impacts the race, especially with respect to the left-wing of the Democratic party. Video by Stringr.

Endorsements: Why do they matter?

November 27, 2019 10:32 AM ABC 17 News Team

A look at which Democratic presidential candidates are winning endorsements and why they matter. Video by Stringr.

Appeals court overturns decision in Business Loop CID case

November 26, 2019 10:27 AM Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri’s Western District Court of Appeals on Tuesday overturned a Boone County judge’s decision to throw out a case challenging the formation of a Columbia taxing district. The three-judge panel sent the case challenging the election that created the Business Loop Community Improvement District back to Boone County, overturning Judge Jodie Asel’s

Jefferson City Councilman Mihalevich running for county commission

November 26, 2019 1:19 PM Alec Pettus

Jefferson City Second Ward Councilman J. Rick Mihalevich, announces bid for Eastern district Cole County Commission JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City Councilman Rick Mahalevich announced his candidacy Tuesday to represent eastern Cole County on the county commission. Mihalevich has lived in Cole County for more than 26 years, growing up in rural Crocker. In

What impeachment means for the Democratic presidential race

November 26, 2019 11:05 AM ABC 17 News Team

If the Senate holds an impeachment trial, it could significantly affect the Democratic race for the presidential nomination thanks to several candidates being sitting senators. Video by Stringr.

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.

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.

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

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.