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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.

Columbia, MO · 2d
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7 Missouri Towns That Go All Out for Christmas

Missouri’s small towns don’t wait for December to start celebrating. In Arrow Rock, villagers sing while they hang the greens on Nov. 21, then wait for Santa to arrive. Here are the Missouri towns that go all out for Christmas, and when to plan your visit. 1. Hermann.

Missouri · 2d
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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 · 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 · 2d

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Boone County Sheriff Dwayne Carey surprised by Proposition L loss

BOONE COUNTY — A sales tax increase to pay for a new Boone County Jail failed on Election Night. Proposition L lost with nearly 60% of voters voting against it. There was a total of 65,511 votes, with 39,178 "No" votes and 26,333 "Yes" votes. Boone County Sheriff Dwayne...

Boone County, MO · 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 · 3d

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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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14 areas in Boone County eligible for federal ‘Opportunity Zone’ project

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Several tracts of land across north and east Columbia qualify as non-rural investment locations that were approved by the U.S. Treasury Department on Thursday. Through the program, private investors who earn capital gain from the sale of an asset, such as real estate, stock, or a business, can reinvest that gain into The post 14 areas in Boone County eligible for federal ‘Opportunity Zone’ project appeared first on ABC17NEWS .

Boone County, MO · 1d

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Columbia Housing Authority begins $14 million affordable housing redevelopment

COLUMBIA — The Columbia Housing Authority celebrated a roughly $14 million redevelopment Thursday that will renovate or replace 25 affordable rental apartments near downtown Columbia. The Providence Walkway project includes full interior renovations to 16 existing apartments and nine newly constructed apartments replacing demolished buildings. The project combines federal...

Columbia, MO · 1d

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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 · 2d

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Maneater poll: Mizzou students back the statewide vote on Amendment 3

The Maneater conducted a student opinion poll between Sept. 28 and Oct. 30 asking 365 University of Missouri students about a variety of topics, including abortion policy and Amendment 3. As Missouri voted to protect abortion rights, students at the University of Missouri backed the statewide vote to keep the...

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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 · 4d

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Warrenton World War II veteran to celebrate 103rd birthday

In Warren County and across the country next Wednesday, Nov. 11, ceremonies will be held in recognition of Veterans Day. Before that happens, however, one of the last living World War II veterans in the area will mark a less solemn occasion: Julius Jacquot is turning 103. Today, Jacquot is...

Warrenton, MO · 1d

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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.

Randolph County, MO · 1d

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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 · 3d

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Missouri AG reveals investigation into other downtown businesses after Reign Bar probe

After a University of Missouri School of Law event Thursday, Attorney General Catherine Hanaway revealed that her office is also investigating other businesses contributing to what she described as “the criminal element in downtown Columbia.”. “We are very concerned about anything that’s a public nuisance and certainly want to...

Columbia, MO · 1d

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Northeast Missouri eighth graders explore future careers at Hannibal career fair

HANNIBAL, Mo.— More than 200 eighth-grade students from nearly 20 schools across Marion and Ralls counties got a firsthand look at potential career paths during a career fair in America’s Hometown. Students had the chance to explore a variety of industries through hands-on experiences and conversations with local...

Hannibal, MO · 1d

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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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MOBERLY GRAIN TOWER DEMOLITION PROJECT NEARING COMPLETION

A demolition project in the City of Moberly is expected to wrap up soon. Community Relations Manager Scott McGarvey tells KMMO News that the Stamper Grain Towers have now been completely torn down, but there is still

Moberly, MO · 1d

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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 · 2d