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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 .

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Next phase of $2.8 billion I-70 expansion moves forward between Warrenton and Kingdom City

KINGDOM CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Another phase of Missouri's massive Interstate 70 expansion is moving forward, bringing the state a step closer to adding a third lane in each direction across nearly 200 miles of the interstate. The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission selected the Millstone Weber Team as the contractor for a $583 million phase The post Next phase of $2.8 billion I-70 expansion moves forward between Warrenton and Kingdom City appeared first on ABC17NEWS .

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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.

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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...

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Cowboys Christmas for Kids Kicks Off Weekend Fundraiser in Randolph County

A weekend of family fun to help local children enjoy Christmas kicks off tonight in Randolph County. Cowboys Christmas for Kids begins with a Friday night dance & chili dinner at Route Z Event Center in Cairo, followed by Saturday’s trail ride, auction, and meal- all raising money for several local organizations.

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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.

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Jefferson City seeks proposals for new homelessness services

Jefferson City leaders are now accepting proposals from nonprofits to tackle homelessness with city funding. The city said it's making up to $41,211.30 available for proposed homelessness-related services through a competitive application process. That funding is coming from the city's Community Development Block Grant, according to a news release from...

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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 · 4d

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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 .

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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...

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One Sided View of a Preposterous Lawsuit on PBS

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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 · 4d

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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 .

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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 · 3d

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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...

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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 · 4d

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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 .

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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...

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