Dispensary draws opposition ahead of Columbia City Council vote
A health care group is hoping to open up a medical marijuana dispensary in a former Ruby Tuesday building.
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Missouri governor launches vaping awareness campaign
Governor Mike Parson will hold a follow-up press conference to launch his vaping awareness campaign, “Clear the Air,” on Monday.
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Boone County anti-vaping campaign continues amid statewide efforts
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the state of Missouri begins a public awareness campaign aimed at educating youth about the dangers of vaping, a Boone County campaign is in its third week. The Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services joined with public schools to run advertisements on various social media platforms to deter
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A list of people Donald Trump has called ‘Never Trumpers’ who aren’t Never Trumpers
Over the weekend, President Donald Trump sent this tweet: “Tell Jennifer Williams, whoever that is, to read BOTH transcripts of the presidential calls, & see the just released statement from Ukraine. Then she should meet with the other Never Trumpers, who I don’t know & mostly never even heard of, & work out a better
Continue Reading A list of people Donald Trump has called ‘Never Trumpers’ who aren’t Never Trumpers
Over the weekend, President Donald Trump sent this tweet: “Tell Jennifer Williams, whoever that is, to read BOTH transcripts of the presidential calls, & see the just released statement from Ukraine. Then she should meet with the other Never Trumpers, who I don’t know & mostly never even heard of, & work out a better
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Presidential candidates tackle the west
Candidates in the 2020 presidential election were in California and Nevada over the weekend.
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Ultimatum issued to owners of crippled Jefferson City building
If the Jefferson City Planning and Protective Services Department has its way, the buildings at 200 and 202 E. High St. will not be standing by Christmas.
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Ousted US ambassador to testify in Trump impeachment probe
The House will hear from a singular witness Friday in the Trump impeachment hearings: Marie Yovanovitch, the former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine who was targeted by the president’s allies in a “smear” campaign now central to the probe. The career diplomat, who served both Republican and Democratic presidents, is expected to relay her striking story
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Governor Parson tours bridge in Callaway County
Governor Mike Parson toured the location of an upcoming bridge project Thursday in Callaway County. The project will replace the Callaway County Route D bridge over Interstate 70. “We’re trying to tell the people in the state look we’re going to invest the money wisely and we’re going to go to work,” Governor Mike Parson
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Warren and Weld file in New Hampshire
Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren and former Republican Massachusetts Gov. Bill Weld file in New Hampshire’s presidential primary on Wednesday. Meanwhile, former Democratic Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick announced he is joining the race. Video by Stringr.
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Boone County clerk solicits votes for sticker design
The Boone County Clerk’s Office is asking the public to help pick the next design for its iconic “I Voted” stickers.
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Democratic presidential candidates on DACA
With DACA dominating headlines across the country, we take a look at the policy and why it is significant in the run up to the 2020 election. Video by Stringr.
Continue Reading Area congressional delegation reacts to impeachment
Members of Congress representing parts of Mid-Missouri made statements Wednesday morning on their Twitter feeds as open hearings began in the House’s impeachment inquiry.
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WASHINGTON D.C. (AP) Americans who haven’t had time to “read the transcript” as encouraged by President Donald Trump can start tuning in to hear first-hand from witnesses in the House impeachment inquiry. The first public hearing begins Wednesday morning with a seasoned U.S. diplomat, William Taylor, who has told House investigators that the administration withheld
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Columbia Public Works completes first snow response with new routes
After inches of snow fell across areas of Mid-Missouri, road crews plowed more streets than usual. Columbia Public Works this year added about 50 miles of roadways to their workload in the form of third-priority snow routes. Before the addition, there were only first and second priority streets. “We’re trying to increase efficiency without increasing
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Columbia hires former Ferguson city manager
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A former city manager in Ferguson, Missouri, will start work for the city of Columbia on Monday. City Manager John Glascock announced Tuesday that he has selected De’Carlon Seewood for the position of deputy city manager. Seewood was city manager in Ferguson from 2015 until this year, the city of Columbia said
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Housing Authority holds more open houses for blighted Jefferson City home
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Housing Authority allowed developers to take a closer look Tuesday at a dilapidated mansion on East Capitol Avenue. It was the second round of tours for developers who aim to bid on the property known as Ivy Terrace. The mansion, built in the 1890s, is in dismal shape,
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Democratic presidential candidates honor veterans
A look at Democratic presidential candidates’ Veterans Day campaign events and veterans-oriented policies.
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What went wrong for Beto O’Rourke
A look at why former Texas congressman Beto O’Rourke’s campaign for the Democratic nomination failed. Video by Stringr.
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What happened to Kamala Harris?
Once hailed as the “female Obama,” California Sen. Kamala Harris’ campaign is now losing momentum in the Democratic presidential race. Video by Stringr.
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