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Brief tornado touches down in Randolph County

A tornado touched ground briefly in Randolph County Tuesday morning. The National Weather Service ruled a brief tornado occurred in southern Randolph County, west of Clark, on Nov. 3. It began near the intersection of Route B and County Road 2690, moving to the northeast and damaging trees, farm equipment...

Randolph County, MO · 2d

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New animal hospital proposed at former Thompson Center site in east Columbia

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) EDITOR'S NOTE: The operator of the proposed hospital has been corrected. The video attached has also been removed. A proposed veterinary hospital at the former Thompson Center for Autism building in east Columbia cleared a key step Thursday after the Columbia Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a conditional use permit. The The post New animal hospital proposed at former Thompson Center site in east Columbia appeared first on ABC17NEWS .

Columbia, MO · 1d

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Mike Deering takes District 10 seat despite contentious campaign

District 10 constituents have elected Republican Mike Deering to represent them. Deering took 65% of the vote against Democratic challenger John Wells. The district comprises Callaway, Lincoln, Montgomery, Pike and northwestern St. Charles counties. Deering currently lives in Montgomery City, where he serves as executive vice president of the Missouri...

Montgomery County, MO · 3d

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No access between U.S. 54 and Airport Road near Jefferson City for weeks, MoDOT says

There will be no access to or from Airport Road and westbound U.S. 54 near Jefferson City for the next three weeks as multiple ramps close. The ramp from Callaway County Route W, also called Airport Road and Cedar City Drive, to westbound U.S. 54 is set to close on Monday as part of a project to expand the highway in north Jefferson City. The ramp from westbound U.S. 54 to Airport Road is already closed.

Jefferson City, MO · 1d

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Boone County officials apologize for incorrect siren sound during monthly test

Boone County emergency management officials said an incorrect siren sounded during the monthly test. The Boone County Office of Emergency Management held its monthly outdoor warning siren test on Wednesday. A press release said that while the sirens activated correctly, the wrong setting was used. This led to a different...

Boone County, MO · 2d

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Jefferson City Parks seeks new operator for Capital Region Amphitheater

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Parks Department is opening requests for proposals for an operator for Capital Region Amphitheater. The department’s five-year agreement with VenuWorks has ended and requests for proposals opened Wednesday, according to a press release from Jefferson City Parks. The period for proposals closes at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 20. The post Jefferson City Parks seeks new operator for Capital Region Amphitheater appeared first on ABC17NEWS .

Jefferson City, MO · 2d

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Ingle beats Patterson in Lee's Summit, breaking Missouri GOP Senate supermajority

Rep. Keri Ingle defeated House Speaker Jon Patterson in a hotly contested Lee’s Summit state Senate race, helping Democrats to break the Republican supermajority in Jefferson City. With all precincts votes tallied in preliminary results, Ingle led with 55% of the vote. “Thank you to everyone who helped with this campaign and everyone who trusted me with their vote,” Ingle said. “I know people put a lot of time into this. I’m grateful they were willing to do that for me.” The race attracted significant attention and was heavily funded for a state Senate race. It was one of two Missouri Senate districts in this year’s elections that were considered to be close enough to flip . The district is currently represented by Sen. Mike Cierpiot, a term-limited Lee’s Summit Republican. Ingle, a Democrat, won in a year that’s expected to be favorable for Democrats. Her campaign was central to Democrats’ plans to break the Republican supermajority. Springfield race decided In Springfield, the race between Democratic Rep. Betsy Fogle and Republican Rep. Melanie Stinnett was also a top priority for Democrats hoping to end the long-standing Republican supermajority. Fogle won with 57% of the vote, according to preliminary results. Republicans

Lee'S Summit, MO · 3d

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Jefferson City Community Center leaders say City Council is withholding funds

JEFFERSON CITY — Leaders with the historic Jefferson City Community Center say they have not received funds that were specifically meant to fund a project to improve safety in the street in front of the community center. Patsy Johnson, the president of the board that oversees the Jefferson City...

Jefferson City, MO · 1d

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Columbia City Council accepts land donation for new park, mountain bike trails

Mountain bikers will soon have a new place to ride after the Columbia City Council on Monday accepted the donation of 80 acres of land for construction of a park on the city’s south side with a variety of trails for cyclists of all skill levels. The donation of...

Columbia, MO · 3d

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Business Loop 70 in Columbia to close overnight under I-70 this week

COLUMBIA — Business Loop 70 under Interstate 70 will be closed nightly this week as crews working with the Missouri Department of Transportation demolishes a portion of a bridge that crosses Business Loop 70. The work is happening at Exit 125, which is the exit that takes drivers to...

Columbia, MO · 4d

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Boone County uses wrong outdoor warning siren setting for monthly test

The Boone County Office of Emergency Management used the wrong setting during its monthly test of the outdoor warning sirens in the county on Wednesday, according to a statement from the office. The sirens were activated in compliance with routine testing, and, because of use of an incorrect setting, the...

Boone County, MO · 2d

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Columbia water utility set to plan priority list of capital projects

A city agreement with a Texas-based engineering firm will help Columbia's water service utility in its planning and prioritizing of capital projects over the next 20 years. The Columbia City Council unanimously approved the lump sump $92,820 professional services agreement with Provenance Engineering. City staff used a prequalified list, which expedited the selection process of Provenance Engineering. Payment is coming from the water utility funds. "This agreement brings on technical expertise to review our current data, assess asset conditions and help structure our maintenance and capital improvement plans for the water utility," said Utilities Director Erin Keys, adding there will be a public input process led by the department and other city staff. A draft plan of recommendations will have public input as well. This process will give a clear plan for the water utility on its projects, with Keys praising previous similar processes for wastewater and stormwater integrated management plans. The list of ideas, couple with all the public input make it so the plan is "straightforward to communicate, defend and execute," she said. While Provenance Engineering will help with the overarching plan, it then is up to city staff to make decisions to implement the plan and make

Columbia, MO · 1d

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Governor Mike Kehoe has four city tour to support Amendment 3 ballot measure

JEFFERSON CITY — Governor Mike Kehoe Monday traveled the state to promote a “yes” vote on Amendment 3. Amendment 3 is the ballot measure to restore significant restrictions on access to abortion. Kehoe made stops in St. Louis, Kansas City, Springfield, and Jefferson City. Kehoe gave remarks and held news conferences at every stop, alongside national and state leaders. The statewide tour ended with a rally at the Jefferson City Memorial Airport.

Missouri · 4d

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County and City snowplow crews begin annual dry snow run on streets

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia Public Works and Boone County Road and Bridge crews did their annual dry snow run Thursday to prepare for the winter weather season. The purpose of the dry snow run is to get snowplow drivers used to the routes they will be taking and make sure equipment is The post County and City snowplow crews begin annual dry snow run on streets appeared first on ABC17NEWS .

Columbia, MO · 1d

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State Representative and County Officials Unofficial Results

(Jefferson City, Mo.) There were several State Representative positions for voters to decide in Tuesday’s general election. In the 116th District Jason Green won over challenger Whitney Wisker-Brooks. The 117th District race featured incumbent Becky Laubinger defeating her opponent Eli Flowers. Chris Dinkins, former State Representative for the 144th District will represent the area again after her win over Andrew J. Eye. The race for the 145th district between incumbent Bryant Wolfin and Carl Kinsky was won by Wolfin. In the race for St. Francois County Presiding Commissioner Kent Scism defeats Bill Young and in Madison County Jim Thompson becomes the county’s Presiding Commissioner over challenger Larry Brewington.

Jefferson City, MO · 3d

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Jefferson City Council to Consider Proposed Industrial Development

Jefferson City Council met Monday to discuss Resolution RS2026-45, a proposed industrial development at 1720 London Way, and an amendment to the agreement with McCownGordon for construction of the city's parking garage and convention center. The amendment provides a standalone structure in the event the city cannot complete funding. The...

Jefferson City, MO · 4d

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ELECTION UPDATES: Amendment 3 opponents claim victory

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Stop the Ban Missouri, the political action group opposed to Amendment 3, has declared victory. Amendment 3 would have undone another Amendment 3, which was passed in 2024 and enshrined abortion rights into the Missouri Constitution. This November's Amendment 3 would have outlawed most abortions and instituted a permanent ban on transgender The post ELECTION UPDATES: Amendment 3 opponents claim victory appeared first on ABC17NEWS .

Missouri · 3d

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ELECTION UPDATES: Boone County Jail tax goes down in major defeat

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A sales tax to pay for a new Boone County Jail was roundly rejected by voters on Tuesday. More than 39,000 votes were cast against Proposition L, with a little more than 26,000 votes in favor of it. Boone County Sheriff Dwayne Carey had earlier Tuesday expressed optimism that the measure would The post ELECTION UPDATES: Boone County Jail tax goes down in major defeat appeared first on ABC17NEWS .

Boone County, MO · 3d