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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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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 · 1d

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Idaho voters reject abortion ballot measure as Missouri, Nevada and Virginia back access

Nationwide results for abortion ballot initiatives on Tuesday night largely favored protecting access to abortion and other reproductive care, with the exception of Idaho, where a measure that would have restored access to abortion was soundly defeated. Idaho's outcome stood in stark contrast to the other three ballot questions, with...

Idaho · 2d

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Republican Louise Secker wins Missouri House District 161 race

Republican Louise Secker has won Missouri House District 161 against Democrat Aaron Metzger. The race between the two candidates was close, with Secker winning by 218 votes. She’s likely one of the only women to be elected to the district, which covers Webb City and parts of Joplin. Her win maintains Republican control of the district, which has been occupied by Lane Roberts since 2019, who did not seek re-election.

Joplin, MO · 2d

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Missouri Education Department Under New Interim Leadership

Missouri’s Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is operating under new interim leadership following the unexpected resignation of former Interim Commissioner Stacey Preis. Preis resigned October 20th, after serving approximately four months in the position. The State Board of Education appointed Lisa Sireno as interim commissioner the following day.

Missouri · 16h

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A Big Winner in the 2026 Elections? Early Childhood Funding

In the 2026 midterm elections, a record number of communities voted on dedicated funding for children, according to Children’s Funding Project, a national nonprofit focused on public financing for children and youth. The group’s analysis found early childhood funding on the ballot in six states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Maryland, Missouri and Texas. This is a […]

Arizona · 11h

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Here's why Illinois' job market ranked below-average, according to new report

The Land of Lincoln was recently ranked below-average for employment, while neighboring Missouri performed much better. Financial publication WalletHub’s Oct. 28 report, “ Best & Worst States for Jobs ,” named Illinois the 33rd best state for employment, while Missouri ranked 14th. To compare each state for employment, WalletHub used metrics related to the job market and economic environment. Sources included the U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job search site Indeed.com and more. Illinois ranked 37th for the job market category , which included metrics such as the number of job openings, employment growth, job security and unemployment rate. The state landed in 30th for its economic environment , which covered metrics like median annual income, share of workers living in poverty and share of workers with multiple jobs. “Living in one of the best states for jobs can provide stable conditions for the long-term, helping you ride out the fluctuations that the economy will experience in the future,” WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo said in the report. “The best states for jobs make it easier for residents to find and retain jobs, and employers in these states also offer very competitive compensation and benefits. In addition, the

Illinois · 18h

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Kansas voters turned out in historic numbers, driven by high-stakes races and ballot issues

Kansas voters turned out in high numbers on Tuesday to weigh in on contentious races for governor and the U.S. Senate. The Kansas secretary of state's office said at least 1 million votes were cast, and officials think that's in the state's top three for voter turnout in a nonpresidential election year.

Johnson County, KS · 1d

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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 · 22h

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Plaque honoring Revolutionary War patriots installed inside Missouri State Capitol

What are the three pillars of the Daughters of the American Revolution?. Why was the Revolutionary War plaque installed at the Capitol?. A plaque was installed Thursday inside the Missouri State Capitol to honor patriots who served during the American Revolutionary War. The Jane Randolph Jefferson Chapter of the Daughters...

Missouri · 1d

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MoDOT planned road work in Northern Missouri for the week of Nov. 9, 2026

The Missouri Department of Transportation has announced its scheduled highway maintenance and construction activities across 16 northern Missouri counties for the week of Nov. 9-15, 2026. Projects include pavement repairs, resurfacing, bridge replacements, intersection improvements, and temporary road closures. Additional maintenance crews may conduct mobile operations throughout the region, including...

Missouri · 6h

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5 Best Restaurants in Columbia, Missouri You Need to Try Before Everyone Else Finds Them

Columbia, Missouri — a city where red-brick streets hum with the footsteps of students and professors, where the scent of coffee and barbecue drifts through the air, where murals bloom on alley walls and the laughter of families echoes from porch to porch. Here, the city’s heart beats in the rhythm of Tigers games, late-night study sessions, and the easy camaraderie of neighbors at the farmers’ market. The architecture is a patchwork: stately columns, sun-warmed bungalows, and the ever-present sprawl of campus life.

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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...

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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 .

Kingdom City, MO · 1d

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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 · 3d

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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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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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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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