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Ellis and Egan face off in contested Boone County judicial race

COLUMBIA — On Nov. 3, voters across Boone County will elect the next associate circuit judge for Division IX of Missouri's 13th Judicial Circuit. Democratic candidate Bill Ellis and Republican candidate James Egan are each looking to replace current judge Tracy Gonzalez after she announced her retirement. Gonzalez was...

Boone County, MO · 8d

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Save Katy Station movement fights to keep historical building alive

The Katy Station building is being sold to an unknown buyer. The buyers could potentially be student housing developers. The exact fate of the building is still unknown, but Save Katy Station is trying to keep the piece of Columbia history alive. The Katy Station sits at the corner of...

Columbia, MO · 7d
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Rare Photos Show Jesse James and His Gang in Civil War Missouri

There are rare photos that have been preserved showing Jesse James and his gang during and after the Civil War years in Missouri.

Missouri · 19d

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Locals Refused To Let This Tiny Missouri Railroad Town Fade, And Now It’s Worth The Drive

A Missouri town of just 170 people still tempts day-trippers to pull off the interstate. That number comes straight from the 2020 census. It’s smaller than plenty of high school graduating classes. The town grew up beside the railroad and a winding river. When the trains stopped meaning everything,...

Blackwater, MO · 8d
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Columbia Spirit Halloween back open after pepper spray incident

Spirit Halloween on Nifong Boulevard in Columbia opened at its regular time Sunday morning after closing just before 2 p.m. on Halloween, when pepper spray was used in the store. The post Columbia Spirit Halloween back open after pepper spray incident appeared first on ABC17NEWS .

Columbia, MO · 7d

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Families celebrate Halloween at annual Governor's Mansion event

JEFFERSON CITY — Halloween festivities brought families together at the Governor's Mansion in Jefferson City for the annual Haunting for Candy event. One of the costume highlights was Skylar McNar, who showed off his Michael Jackson-inspired dance moves while families enjoyed an evening of costumes, candy and activities. "It's...

Jefferson City, MO · 8d

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Judge rejects constitutional challenge to property tax caps tied to stadium bill

Cole County judge rules taxpayers, school districts and counties lack standing to sue, rejecting claims that the law unfairly treats different counties. A Cole County judge on Wednesday rejected a constitutional challenge to property tax caps lawmakers added to a bill aimed at keeping the Kansas City Chiefs in Missouri.

Missouri · 7d

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Second bat in two months tests positive for rabies in Cole County

Another case of rabies has been reported in Cole County. It was last month when a stray cat was found playing with a bat. The bat tested positive for rabies. The cat was euthanized and ended up testing negative for rabies. The Cole County Health Department issued a press release...

Cole County, MO · 9d

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Boonville Reform School Buried 25 Boys, Families Weren't Told, Project Reveals

Death certificates identified by researchers document 25 boys who died at the former Missouri Training School for Boys in Boonville between 1909 and 1945. Researchers say the boys appear to have been buried at the site, and that their families may never have been told of their deaths. A Missouri search is now working to identify the boys’ relatives and connect them with what records remain.

Boonville, MO · 11d

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Highway 54 roundabout bridge demolition expected to cause traffic delays

KINGDOM CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Demolition on a pair of now-unused bridges at the Highway 54 exit on Interstate 70 will begin Friday night and last through the weekend. The Highway 54 roundabout will be closed from 7 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday for demolition of the unused bridges that sit in the middle of The post Highway 54 roundabout bridge demolition expected to cause traffic delays appeared first on ABC17NEWS .

Callaway County, MO · 9d

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Portion of Clark Lane to close for ADA sidewalk upgrades starting Tuesday

Some single lanes along Clark Lane in Columbia will close on Tuesday so crews can work on sidewalks, curb ramps and parts of pavement. These closures will allow crews to upgrade pedestrian facilities to make them compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act, according to a news release from the Missouri Department of Transportation.

Columbia, MO · 9d

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Delays possible near Highway 54 and I-70 in Kingdom City due to bridge demolition

You may run into some delas near Kingdom City this weekend. MoDOT says Highway 54 over I-70 in Kingdom City is set to close this weekend so that the old 54 bridges over the interstate can be demolished. I-70 will be reduced to one lane and back-ups are anticipated. The...

Kingdom City, MO · 9d

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Missouri’s Power Play: Private School Takeovers, Endangered Kids by Caseworker Walkout and a Corrupt Map War Explode: This Week Now In St. Louis and Missouri

From a landmark charter school court ruling to a stressed child welfare system and high-stakes redistricting fights on the ballot, Missouri’s policy landscape is undergoing rapid, consequential shifts. Overview: Missouri policy shifts into high gear as a state court upholds public charter school expansion into Boone County, child welfare...

Missouri · 10d

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Home sales see another double-digit drop in Boone County as mortgage rates stay high

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia and Boone County saw another double-digit year-over-year drop in home sales in September, a stat that local realtors attribute to a market transitioning to mortgage rates topping 7%. Single-family home sales in Boone County fell 12% when compared to last September. Sales in Columbia dropped 18%, according to a release from The post Home sales see another double-digit drop in Boone County as mortgage rates stay high appeared first on ABC17NEWS .

Boone County, MO · 9d

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Route W ramp in Jefferson City scheduled to close for three weeks

The ramp from Route W to westbound U.S. 54 in Jefferson City is scheduled to close Monday for three weeks. According to the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), the existing ramp from Callaway County Route W (Cedar City Drive/Airport Road) to westbound U.S. 54 is set to close Nov. 2.

Jefferson City, MO · 10d

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Nordstrom Rack opens west Columbia store

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The much-anticipated Nordstrom Rack store opened its doors in West Columbia on Thursday. This is the first Nordstrom Rack in Mid-Missouri, with the closest locations in the Kansas City and St. Louis areas. The store is an "off-price" department store chain, which sells high-quality brands at discounts. The 25,000-square-foot store is in The post Nordstrom Rack opens west Columbia store appeared first on ABC17NEWS .

Columbia, MO · 10d

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Big bur oak tree owners weigh new protections to preserve legacy

BOONE COUNTY — For photographer Kyle Spradley, returning to Boone County's famous big bur oak tree near McBaine feels like seeing an old friend. He first discovered the tree on Burr Oak Road about 21 years ago while riding his bike as a University of Missouri freshman. When he called his father to describe it, he learned his father had visited the same tree in college.

Boone County, MO · 9d

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Nearly 13,000 vote early in Boone County ahead of November election

Nearly 13,000 people in Boone County have voted early ahead of Tuesday’s general election. According to Boone County Clerk Brianna Lennon, 11,538 people have voted in-person, while another 1,400 have cast their ballots by mail. In Cole County, 4,040 people have voted early. Cole County Clerk Steve Korsmeyer reported...

Boone County, MO · 8d

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Young Missouri voters say they 'need their voices heard' in the midterm

COLUMBIA — With the midterm election just four days away, young voters in mid-Missouri say they are making their way to the polls to make their voices heard. "I mean, whether you're left, right or center, I want people to vote," said Thomas Bruns, president of the College Democrats at the University of Missouri.

Missouri · 8d