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Boone County Commission weighs budget cuts in the face of jail overcapacity

COLUMBIA — Following Boone County voters' rejection of a sales tax that would have funded a new jail, the county is working to budget for continued housing of detainees amid an overcapacity crisis. According to Boone County Presiding Commissioner Kip Kendrick, out-of-county housing expenses increased from $500,000 in 2022...

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SALINE COUNTY CERTIFIES NOVEMBER ELECTION RESULTS

The results from the Nov. 3, 2026 general election in Saline County have been certified.

Saline County, MO · 1d

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Veterans Day ceremonies and closures planned across mid-Missouri

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) There will be several closures in observance of Veterans Day on Wednesday and events around Mid-Missouri. City offices in Jefferson City and Columbia will be closed. The City of Columbia's public transit system and Columbia/Boone Public Health and Human Services will not operate Wednesday. City administrative offices for the police and fire The post Veterans Day ceremonies and closures planned across mid-Missouri appeared first on ABC17NEWS .

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SALINE COUNTY HONORS VETERANS WITH CEREMONY ON MARSHALL SQUARE

Hundreds of area residents and veterans gathered on the grounds of the Saline County Courthouse Wednesday morning for a Veterans Day Ceremony put together by Malta Bend Memorial Post 558. The service opened at 11 a.m. with

Saline County, MO · 18h

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Progressive gives Columbia veteran a new vehicle

COLUMBIA — For the last several years, Columbia veteran Dustin Horn has planned his life around his friends' and neighbors' schedules. He depends on his friends and neighbors to help him get to appointments, grocery stores and fishing. Horn, who is 42 and from Reeds Springs, is an Army...

Columbia, MO · 1d

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State, federal government investing in Missouri veterans’ mental health

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Heartland News) - A wreath rested on the steps of a monument honoring Mizzou Tigers who died in battle during a ceremony at the University of Missouri ahead of Veterans Day. The Missouri Veterans Commission’s annual suicide prevention report recommends more peer support and outreach in rural...

Missouri · 1d

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Columbia city offices closed for Veterans Day; trash and recycling still collected

City offices in Columbia are closed Wednesday for Veterans Day, which will impact several services. Importantly, curbside trash and recycling will continue to be collected and the landfill will remain open. Residents can download the CoMo Recycle and Trash App for collection day reminders and notifications. The Go COMO public...

Columbia, MO · 1d

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Boone County Commission to weigh Boone Health property sale resolution

The Boone County Commission is set to discuss a resolution regarding the sale of Boone Health property during its meetings this week. The resolution is scheduled for a first reading Tuesday, with a vote expected Thursday. The proposal follows Boone Health’s efforts to find a strategic partner to expand healthcare...

Boone County, MO · 2d

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Jefferson City downtown designated Opportunity Zone

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A portion of downtown Jefferson City has been approved for a federal program designed to attract private investment through tax incentives. The Missouri Department of Economic Development announced that all 131 census tracts nominated by the state have been approved for the federal “Opportunity Zones 2.0” program. Jefferson City's downtown tract The post Jefferson City downtown designated Opportunity Zone appeared first on ABC17NEWS .

Jefferson City, MO · 1d

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Lane closures planned on Missouri River Bridge in north Jefferson City

Beginning Wednesday night, a nightly lane closure on the eastbound lane of U.S. 54 near the Missouri River Bridge in Jefferson City is set for the installation of a new overhead sign, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation. The closures, which will be in place from 7 p.m. to...

Jefferson City, MO · 18h

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Missouri Fall Is Here, And These Seven Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Dairies Are Still Scooping

Cooler weather does not mean the ice cream season is over in Missouri. Some of the best scoops in the state come from old-fashioned dairies, walk-up stands, and small-town parlors that keep serving long after summer ends. This list covers seven of them, from a 1930s parlor in the capital...

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Gov. Mike Kehoe Serves at Jefferson City Hy-Vee Veterans Day Breakfast

MISSOURI (KBSI) – Gov. Mike Kehoe spent his morning serving veterans at a local Veterans Day Breakfast held at the Jefferson City Hy-Vee, according to a public statement released by the governor. In a message reflecting on the event, Kehoe highlighted the importance of recognizing the military community. The...

Jefferson City, MO · 21h

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Jefferson City offers $41k to expand homelessness services

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City is making up to $41,211 available for organizations providing services to people experiencing homelessness. The city is accepting proposals for the funding, which comes from the public services portion of a federal grant program called the Community Development Block Grant. The city said its five-year plan for investing CDBG The post Jefferson City offers $41k to expand homelessness services appeared first on ABC17NEWS .

Jefferson City, MO · 2d

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Judge Rules Against Crawford County R-I, Other Defendants In Lawsuit Over Property Tax Bills

School district among plaintiffs seeking to overturn tax credits included in legislation tied to Kansas City stadium funding. A Cole County judge has ruled against the Crawford County R-I School District and dozens of other local government entities in a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a Missouri property tax law enacted as part of legislation intended to help finance stadium projects for the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals.

Crawford County, MO · 2d

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Is Missouri’s abortion fight over?

Missouri · 2d

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Some Missouri communities rethinking their relationship with Flock

While some Missouri communities have recently rid themselves of license plate reading technology, many more continue to double down.

Missouri · 2d

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Columbia labor union launches initiative petition amid Flock camera debate

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As Columbia residents gathered outside City Hall to protest the city's use of Flock Safety cameras, members of Laborers' Local 955 began collecting signatures for an initiative petition that could put new restrictions on the technology before voters. The petition seeks to amend the Columbia Code of Ordinances by adding two sections The post Columbia labor union launches initiative petition amid Flock camera debate appeared first on ABC17NEWS .

Columbia, MO · 2d

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Future of Columbia's animal control and care system uncertain

COLUMBIA — After a partnership that has lasted 50 years, the Central Missouri Humane Society and the Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services Department's relationship appears to have been fractured. The Columbia City Council greenlit the purchase of an old animal hospital to serve as a municipal shelter,...

Columbia, MO · 2d