Boone County Jail, MU hospitals boosting disinfectant steps amid virus outbreak
Among its many safety procedures to slow the spread of COVID-19, the Boone County Jail launched a new step Tuesday aimed at killing off traces of the…
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Cole County leaders told to brace for financial slam from virus-related business closures
Cole County elected officials and department leaders are being warned to prepare for the looming economic impact of the…
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Missouri Senate, House approve $5 billion supplement budget, Gov. Parson to sign
The Missouri House approved a massive supplementary budget amendment after it won Senate approval Wednesday.…
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Missouri Senate considers state funding measures while boosting COVID-19 safety
The Missouri Senate resumed the legislative session Tuesday in the state Capitol with the goal of expediently passing two bills: a supplemental…
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EMA official: Tornado trumps coronavirus in emergency situations
If a tornado or other severe weather event hits, emergency officials say those in the path of the storm should stay where they are, even if doing so…
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Rush on paper products still underway in Columbia grocery stores
Fewer than 48 hours after a stay-at-home order took effect in Columbia, paper towels, napkins and toilet paper appear to be the products toughest to…
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Columbia, Boone County leaders issue stay-at-home order to slow COVID-19
Columbia Mayor Brian Treece said Tuesday that city and county officials will implement a stay at home order to fight the spread of…
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State provides resources to victims of coronavirus-related scams
State officials warn the crisis of COVID-19 presents an opportunity for scammers to prey upon vulnerable Missouri citizens.…
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Missouri lawmakers debate coronavirus relief funding in final House budget push
Missouri representatives reconvened in the house chamber Wednesday morning amid heightened concerns of the coronavirus pandemic and warnings from…
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Missouri government outlines $20 million spending plan to combat coronavirus effects
The Missouri House of Representatives is scheduled to convene Wednesday in an effort to expedite the passage of the constitutionally mandated state…
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Two more test positive for coronavirus in Missouri
Gov. Mike Parson announced a press conference to take place at 5 p.m. Friday in which the Republican leader will use an executive order to declare a…
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State employees briefed on sick leave procedure amid coronavirus concerns
Missouri state employees on Thursday received a memo from the Office of Administration reminding them of sick leave procedures as concerns grow over…
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JC Schools board votes to appeal ruling on fired administrator, hire outside attorney
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City School District’s board voted Friday morning to file an appeal of a judge’s ruling that the district…
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Cole County assessor’s assault charge dismissed
The Cole County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office confirmed Friday that it has dismissed a fourth-degree assault charge filed against Cole County…
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Jefferson City School District to appeal circuit court loss
The Jefferson City School District has some legal options after a Cole County judge ordered the board to rehire and provide back-pay to a former…
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Judge orders Jefferson City School District to rehire fired administrator
A judge ruled this week that the Jefferson City School District illegally fired an administrator who transferred work files to her personal…
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Second teen charged in deadly 2019 Jefferson City shooting
Prosecutors charged a second Holts Summit teen on Tuesday in connection with a Halloween murder in Jefferson…
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Demolition permit issued for Jefferson City airport terminal
The paperwork is finalized for the demolition of the Jefferson City Memorial Airport terminal to get…
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Court documents detail 1991 Cole County murder investigation
EDITOR’S NOTE: Jones’ age at the time of his death has been corrected. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Cole County Prosecutor Locke Thompson filed a…
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Fulton man accused in 1991 teen killing
A Cole County man arrested decades ago for the death of a teenager again faces charges in the…
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