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New safety precautions at the Boone County Fair receive positive feedback from vendors, attendees
COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) Following an altercation Wednesday night, the Boone County Fair implemented new safety precautions. Secretary of the Boone County Fair Board Jesica Kempf expressed confidence in the effectiveness of the measures. "It's been amazing," Kempf said. "The feedback from the crowds has been very thankful and appreciative. Everyone is willing to wait a The post New safety precautions at the Boone County Fair receive positive feedback from vendors, attendees appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Biden dropping out complicates presidential election picture
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) President Joe Biden's decision to drop his reelection campaign creates major uncertainty for a Democratic Party that will soon have to select a nominee, a University of Missouri political science professor told ABC 17 News on Monday. "It's highly unprecedented," said assistant professor Charles Zug, who works...
Nominations open for award named after Boone County emergency management director
Do you know someone who works in public safety that needs recognition for their work? The Boone County Office of Emergency Management is taking nominations now through July 31 for the fourth annual Tom S. Hurley Public Safety Service Award. Hurley passed away unexpectedly in 2019 while serving as director...
In these Missouri towns, murals paint pictures of history and culture
Some travelers follow their favorite sports team across the country. Others plan their journey around great coffee or wine. You could certainly organize a trek through Missouri around major landmarks or roadside minutiae. Missouri boasts its fair share of vibrant murals, often embedding deep historical realities within the artwork. Embarking...
Ashland celebrates pride with third annual festival
Pride is a year-round celebration in Ashland. The town in southern Boone County held its third annual pride festival on Sunday, and the decision to celebrate nearly a month after the end of Pride Month was intentional. "It's something that provides an opportunity for folks who are here local," said...
Heavy Rains may Mean better Fall Foliage in Missouri
The heavy rains that have nearly eliminated the drought in Missouri may reap another benefit in a few months – better fall foliage. State Climatologist Zach Leasor described the last two falls in Missouri as “kind of a bust.”. “A lot of that was due to drought stress...
Bush, Basinger square off in Democratic primary for Missouri’s 50th district
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A new candidate will represent Missouri's 50th District in the state house next year. Gregg Bush and Jeff Basinger will face off in the Democratic primary on Aug. 6 for the chance to run against Republican Joshua Blakeman, who is running unopposed in the Republican primary. The seat is open after Rep. The post Bush, Basinger square off in Democratic primary for Missouri’s 50th district appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Teachers union files federal lawsuit alleging MOHELA mismanaged millions of student loans
The Higher Education Loan Authority of the State of Missouri (MOHELA)'s Columbia operating center, as photographed Feb. 28 (Annelise Hanshaw/Missouri Independent).A federal lawsuit filed Monday accuses a quasi-governmental organization based in Missouri of illegally overcharging and actively misleading student loan borrowers. The American Federation of Teachers filed the lawsuit in...
Columbia seeks public input on future of historic McKinney Building
The city of Columbia is looking for public input on the future of the McKinney Building, a historic landmark on Columbia's African American Heritage Trail that the Columbia City Council purchased in August 2023. The meeting will take place from 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday at the building, which is located at...
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