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Judge sides with state in Boone County charter school battle

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Cole County judge ruled in favor of the state in a battle over a Boone County charter school on Thursday, determining that a law that allows charter schools in Boone County is constitutional. The suit was filed in December 2025, with Columbia Public Schools claiming Senate Bill 727, which was passed The post Judge sides with state in Boone County charter school battle appeared first on ABC17NEWS .

Boone County, MO · 8d

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More than 3,000 people vote early in Cole County, more than 9,000 in Boone County

The election is still about four days away, but more than 3,000 people have already voted in Cole County. In Missouri, no-excuse absentee voting is allowed for two weeks before an election. Cole County Clerk Steve Korsmeyer says early voter turnout has been steady so far, with 2,899 people voting in person at his office. Another 443 ballots have been mailed in.

Cole County, MO · 7d

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Going inside the Missouri State Penitentiary

Jefferson City, MO · 8d

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U.S. 54 set to close at I-70 intersection in Kingdom City

The Missouri Department of Transportation expects construction on a section of the Improve I-70 project to conclude by the end of December, with six lanes opening between mile markers 136 and 148. MoDOT also plans to complete additional sections of the project by mid-December, including a roundabout providing direct access...

Kingdom City, MO · 11d

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The Crossing confirms their Magic Tree will go dark Christmas 2026 to recover, improve

A Columbia Christmastime tradition will take the holiday season off this year. The Crossing in Columbia announced that their Magic Tree needs a year off. A Facebook post from the Crossing stated that they noticed a problem with the tree when they took the lights off last year. They said...

Columbia, MO · 9d

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Cole County Commission approves moving ahead with next phase of EMS facility renovation

A plan to renovate the Cole County Emergency Medical Services building is moving into its second phase. During Tuesday’s Cole County Commission meeting, EMS Chief Eric Hoy said the building on Southridge Drive was bought used and needed repairs. “In the back bay where the ambulance services used to...

Cole County, MO · 9d

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CPS discusses 10-year bond question, says Hickman High School needs $79.5 million in renovations

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Public School District's Long-Range Facilities Planning Committee is looking into voter-approved bonds to fund $420 million in its long-range facility plan for the next 10 years. The district's last $300 million bond plan included new schools like Beulah Ralph Elementary School, John Warner Middle School and more. The Columbia Area The post CPS discusses 10-year bond question, says Hickman High School needs $79.5 million in renovations appeared first on ABC17NEWS .

Columbia, MO · 10d

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Missouri Department of Conservation Reports Young Hunters Harvested 11,878 deer During Early Youth Portion of Firearms Deer Season

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows that young hunters ages 6 through 15 harvested 11,878 deer during Missouri’s early youth portion of the 2026 deer hunting season, Oct. 24 and 25. Top counties were Howell with 303 deer harvested, Franklin...

Missouri · 10d

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State Historical Society of Missouri features new exhibit on Native American art portrayals

COLUMBIA, Mo - A new exhibition at the State Historical Society of Missouri will show visitors how Native American people have been represented in art. "Indigenous Identities Today: Art, Culture, and Connection to Place" brings together 36 lithographic portraits from "History of the Indian Tribes of North America." The portraits are created by Euro-American artists Thomas L. McKenney and James Hall in addition to works by Indigenous artists from the early 20th century to today. Together these works encourage visitors to consider how representation, power, and perspective shape historical understanding.

Columbia, MO · 8d

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Second bat tests positive for rabies in Cole County

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A second bat has tested positive for rabies in Cole County, the Cole County Health Department announced in a Thursday press release. The first reported case was reported on Sept. 17 when a bat made contact with a stray cat, a previous press release says. Thursday’s release says a “domestic animal” was The post Second bat tests positive for rabies in Cole County appeared first on ABC17NEWS .

Cole County, MO · 8d

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Former FACE of Boone County changes name to reflect new focus after funding cuts

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Family Access Center of Excellence of Boone County has changed its name to better reflect its services after being tasked with cutting $1.6 million. The shortfall in funding has cut out community-based services and has forced some staff to be let go. The newly named Boone County Schools Mental Health Coalition The post Former FACE of Boone County changes name to reflect new focus after funding cuts appeared first on ABC17NEWS .

Boone County, MO · 10d

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Ameren plans to build ‘Katy’ electric substation near Columbia

Ameren Missouri wants to build a new electric substation in Boone County designed to support the area’s current electricity needs and anticipated growth. Electric substations connect to powerlines and facilitate electricity moving across the grid. If approved by state regulators, Ameren plans to build the substation southwest of Columbia, on land the company already owns, early next year.

Columbia, MO · 10d

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Endorsement: Kansas City Star Editorial Board weighs in on Proposition A

On Nov. 3, Missouri voters will decide the fate of House Bill 1 — a congressional map that was signed into law by Gov. Mike Kehoe, and has forced citizens into a protracted legal battle to protect their representation. A no vote keeps the congressional boundaries Missouri lawmakers enacted in 2022. A yes vote blesses the mid-decade gerrymander Republicans in Jefferson City passed last year under pressure from President Donald Trump. The so-called Missouri First map split Kansas City into three GOP-leaning congressional districts and used Troost Avenue, this city’s historic symbol of racial segregation, as a dividing line between those districts. Our unanimous recommendation: Vote no on Proposition A. This editorial board did not reach that conclusion lightly. But after months of watching Missouri’s top Republican officials wage a scorched-earth legal war against their own constituents, defy court orders, blow past constitutional deadlines and manufacture a crisis they now want voters to endorse, it became obvious that Missourians must reject this map. What Proposition A does Proposition A asks a simple question: Should Missouri use the 2025 congressional map, known as HB 1, or keep the 2022 map that was already in place? The 2022 map, drawn under established

Missouri · 10d

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Early voting across mid-Missouri nears 2022 totals

COLUMBIA — Early voting in Boone, Cole and Callaway counties has neared total absentee votes for the 2022 midterms, according to county clerk records. A week out from the Nov. 3, 2026, election, Boone County collected about 7,500 votes in-person and about 1,000 mail-in absentee ballots, compared to a total of 8,627 in the 2022 midterm election.

Boone County, MO · 9d

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MoDOT pushes for a fourth year of declining traffic deaths as Improve I-70 progresses

COLUMBIA — Missouri is nearing four years of declining roadway fatalities, the state's Department of Transportation announced Wednesday ahead of a news conference. This year also marks the 10th anniversary of Buckle Up Phone Down Day, when various schools and businesses across the state and nation promote safe driving.

Missouri · 9d

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Historic Glasgow property in limbo after missing tornado funding deadline

After missing the deadline to apply for federal disaster relief, small business owner Scott Morris is in limbo on how to get a damaged historic property he purchased in Glasgow fixed. Morris was just 22 days away from moving into the downtown building at the corner of Market and 2nd Streets, combining his next-door business -- River Brew Coffee Company -- and a nearby bookstore -- Fitz's SideQuests. But those plans have been on hold since an EF-2 tornado tore through the roof of the building on Apr. 27. The post Historic Glasgow property in limbo after missing tornado funding deadline appeared first on ABC17NEWS .

Glasgow, MO · 10d

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PSC Approves Agreement in Ameren Missouri Request for Battery Storage and Solar Projects with Conditions

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. --- The Missouri Public Service Commission today approved an Agreement and granted the request of Union Electric Company d/b/a Ameren Missouri (Ameren Missouri) for three battery energy storage system (BESS) facilities, two solar generation facilities, and a new switching station. Signatories to the Agreement included Ameren Missouri, the Staff of the Missouri Public Service Commission (Staff), and Renew Missouri. The Office of the Public Counsel (OPC), which represents the public in cases before the Commission, was not a signatory to the agreement but did not object to the agreement.

Missouri · 11d

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Cole County judge upholds law allowing charter schools in Boone County

What rational bases did the judge cite for the Boone County charter school law?. What was the Missouri Charter Public School Association's response to the ruling?. Why does Columbia Public Schools plan to appeal the court's decision?. A 2024 law that allowed charter schools to open in Boone County is...

Boone County, MO · 8d

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'I'll just paddle this thing to the dock:' Columbia man removes fridge from Missouri River

COLUMBIA — On his day off from cleaning rivers, a Columbia man hopped into a fridge in the Missouri river and paddled it ashore. Steve Schnarr is the race director for Missouri River Relief, an organization aiming to educate people about the Missouri River, as well as host races and clean up trash on it.

Columbia, MO · 12d