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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 · 6d

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Abortion opponents claim fight is not over after Amendment 3 fails

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Anti-abortion supporters claim the fight is not over in Missouri even, after Amendment 3 failed in the 2026 midterms. "We're disappointed in the outcome tonight, we're still watching the numbers, we know that the other side has spent $30 million to destroy the lives of children and babies in the state of The post Abortion opponents claim fight is not over after Amendment 3 fails appeared first on ABC17NEWS .

Missouri · 8d

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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 · 6d

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Brian Seitz: Looking Forward to Final Two Years in Office

Lakes Area Missouri State Representative Brian Seitz wins re-election to represent the 156th District in what will be his final two years in Jefferson City. Seitz hits the maximum eight years allowed by law when his new term ends in 2028, and during an interview Election Night on Legends 1063’s Election Coverage, he said that he will continue to work hard on legislation to benefit Branson, Hollister, and the Lakes Region.

Missouri · 6d
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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 · 7d

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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 · 7d

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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 · 8d

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One Sided View of a Preposterous Lawsuit on PBS

One Sided View of a Preposterous Lawsuit on PBS

Missouri · 6d

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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 · 8d

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Feds approve Missouri for 131 special tax-break zones

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Treasury Department has approved 131 census tracts for designation as "Opportunity Zones," where developers can earn special federal tax breaks. The zones include four in Boone County, one in Cole County and others in several Mid-Missouri counties, according to a list posted to the Missouri Department of Economic Development's website. Gov. The post Feds approve Missouri for 131 special tax-break zones appeared first on ABC17NEWS .

Missouri · 6d

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The Arcade District hosted the fourth biannual Vintage and Vinyl Festival

The Arcade District in Columbia was filled with the sounds of live music and shoppers at the fourth biannual Vintage and Vinyl Festival on Saturday, Oct. 24. Vendors selling handmade and vintage items lined the parking lot near the stage, and food trucks parked along the entrance. Vintage and Vinyl...

Columbia, MO · 7d

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Grandview Democrat Wins Third House Term, Then Arrested Hours Later in Jefferson City

Missouri state Rep. Anthony Ealy cruised to a third term representing Grandview with 68% of the vote on Tuesday. By Wednesday morning, he was in handcuffs in Jefferson City, booked on a misdemeanor domestic assault charge just hours after his landslide win. Ealy, a 32-year-old Democrat and lawyer, defeated Republican...

Jefferson City, MO · 6d

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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 · 7d

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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Did the election turn out the way you expected?

The midterm election on Tuesday was a clear, resounding victory for Democrats and liberal policies across the country, and that was true in Missouri as well. Voters rejected Amendment 3, which would have banned abortion; approved Amendment 6, which limited legislators' power to undo laws made through a popular vote; and took the veto-proof General The post QUESTION OF THE DAY: Did the election turn out the way you expected? appeared first on ABC17NEWS .

Missouri · 7d

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Federal funds help expand rural access to maternal and behavioral healthcare

The University of Missouri School of Medicine’s Center for Child Well-Being was awarded $6.4 million in funding, with $2.9 million going to Missouri Child Psychiatry Access Project, MO-CPAP, and the other $3.4 million presented to Maternal Health Access Project, MHAP, in October. The award comes as a part of...

Columbia, MO · 7d

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Missouri Attorney General Hanaway continues Downtown Columbia nuisance investigation

COLUMBIA — Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway said Thursday she continued to wait for a satisfactory response from the owners of a Downtown Columbia bar. As KRCG reported in October 2026, Hanaway was investigating a black-owned Columbia nightclub called “Reign Bar” for nuisance conditions. Hanaway began her...

Columbia, MO · 6d

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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 · 9d

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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 · 9d

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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 · 7d