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Cooper County clerk says office will likely go over budget after spat with commission

January 30, 2020 2:24 PM Connor Hirsch

After Cooper County commissioners approved the 2020 budget Thursday, the county clerk said her office will likely go over budget.

Boone County preparing for presidential primary

January 29, 2020 8:08 PM Zach Boetto

The Boone County Clerk’s Office is tightening its voter security before the presidential preference primary election. According to the Boone County Clerk, Brianna Lennon, roughly 54% of all registered voters in Boone County showed up to vote in the 2016 election, which is just over 50 thousand people. This year, Lennon said the office is

City, fire district and schools asking for funds in April election

January 29, 2020 12:16 PM Molly Stawinoga

Tuesday was the last opportunity for localities to get measures on the April ballot. Citizens will vote on four measures, all seeking funds, in the election on April 7.

LIVE: Defense continues arguments at Trump impeachment trial

January 27, 2020 12:07 PM ABC 17 News Team

Watch live as Trump’s legal team presents its arguments to the Senate.

Jefferson City Council meeting in Dec., 2019

Jefferson City voters will consider four ballot measures in April

January 22, 2020 3:28 PM Joe McLean

The Jefferson City Council on Tuesday approved the addition of three initiatives to the April ballot.

City leaders weigh in on unopposed council races

January 16, 2020 8:25 PM Sydney Olsen

Several Columbia City Council members have run for the position unopposed in the past few years. Ian Thomas and Karl Skala both ran unopposed om 2019. Betsy Peters ran unopposed in 2018.

Missouri Supreme Court permanently blocks key part of voter photo ID

January 14, 2020 5:37 PM Associated Press

The Missouri Supreme Court has upheld a decision striking down a central portion of a 2016 voter photo identification law.

Callaway County tax levy increase could keep lights on at Holts Summit library

January 9, 2020 10:38 PM Matt Ragsdale

The Callaway County Library board of trustees unanimously approved language for a tax increase that will appear on April’s General Municipal Election ballot.

New Columbia polling location on MU campus

January 3, 2020 4:02 PM Matt Ragsdale

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Clerk said Friday a new polling location will be available to voters at the University of Missouri campus. Clerk Brianna Lennon said the polling location at the MU Memorial Student Union will open to voters for elections on March 10 and Nov. 3. The Boone County Clerk’s Office also

Julian Castro ends presidential campaign

January 3, 2020 11:50 AM ABC 17 News Team

A look at why the former mayor of San Antonio, Julian Castro, has ended his presidential campaign. Video by Stringr.

Millennials support Boomer candidates

January 2, 2020 2:26 PM ABC 17 News Team

An examination of why millennial voters are supporting boomer candidates. Video by Stringr.

House members from Missouri react to Trump impeachment

December 18, 2019 5:23 PM Matthew Sanders

U.S. House members representing Missouri districts joined their colleagues Wednesday in giving their thoughts on a pending vote on articles of impeachment.

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.