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Jefferson City School District spends $2.7 million on tornado repairs

May 20, 2020 5:33 PM Deborah Kendrick

Construction to Jefferson City School District properties is complete after damage from the tornado that ripped through the city in last May.

Jefferson City boy killed in Cole County crash

May 20, 2020 4:26 PM Matthew Sanders

A 12-year-old Jefferson City boy was killed in a crash at a Highway 50 intersection in Cole County on Wednesday.

Boone County mobile testing collaborative

Health official: New COVID-19 cases might increase as reopening continues

May 18, 2020 4:03 PM Amber Tabeling

Many Mid-Missouri counties are seeing fewer or no active COVID-19 cases two weeks after a statewide stay-at-home order expired, but local health officials said an increase is expected.

High school graduation ceremonies may look different district to district

May 14, 2020 2:45 PM Amber Tabeling

Mid-Missouri school districts are working to find the best fit for graduation ceremonies to celebrate their seniors’ accomplishments amid COVID-19 restrictions.

Crews to install new stop signs at Cole County intersection

May 13, 2020 7:08 PM Katie Greathouse

COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Next week crews will install new stop signs to improve the safety of an intersection in Cole County. The Cole County Public Works Department plans to install the stop signs on S. Country Club Drive at Scruggs Station Road on Tuesday. This will turn it into an all-way stop intersection. The

Man accused of early morning Jefferson City shooting faces multiple felonies

May 12, 2020 4:00 PM Matt Ragsdale

Cole County prosecutors charged a 20-year-old man in connection with an early morning shooting that damaged multiple vehicles.

WATCH: Jefferson City mayor gives update on COVID-19

May 11, 2020 10:46 PM ABC 17 News Team

Jefferson City Mayor Carrie Tergin joined ABC 17 News live during the 10 p.m. newscast Monday.

SATURDAY UPDATES: Three active cases of COVID-19 in Cole County

May 9, 2020 2:59 PM Sydney Olsen

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services is reporting 9,666 cases of COVID-19.

Families still searching for housing after Jefferson City tornado

May 6, 2020 8:29 PM Sydney Olsen

Nearly one year after a tornado ripped through Jefferson City, local groups are still working to find housing for families and individuals who lost their homes.

Jefferson City man accused of child sex crimes

May 6, 2020 9:02 AM Katie Greathouse

Deputies with the Cole County Sheriff’s Department arrested a Jefferson City man suspected of child sex crimes Tuesday afternoon.

Man accused of gun threat in Cole County

May 5, 2020 5:11 PM Matt Ragsdale

Cole County prosecutors filed multiple felony charges against a man accused of threatening another person with a gun early Saturday.

Boone County reopen order more strict than state order

May 3, 2020 6:21 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) The state of Missouri and Boone County have new reopen orders going into effect Monday morning at midnight. There are not many differences between the two, however, the Boone County reopen order is more strict on allowing businesses to reopen. Cole County has been following statewide guidelines since April 25 and will

Cole County authorities seek information on missing man

April 29, 2020 1:51 PM Matthew Sanders

The Cole County Sheriff’s Department is asking the public for help finding a man who went missing this week.

Mid-Missouri counties to get millions in federal funding

April 28, 2020 9:25 PM Katie Greathouse

Several counties in Mid-Missouri are expected to receive millions of dollars in federal funding to help with COVID-19-related costs.

Cole County health officials recommend going with statewide COVID-19 order

April 28, 2020 11:37 AM Amber Tabeling

The Cole County Health Department recommended Tuesday that county leaders not adopt specific local regulations related to COVID-19 when a statewide stay-at-home order expires Sunday.

Two charged with Jefferson City robbery, shooting

April 27, 2020 5:19 PM Matthew Sanders

Prosecutors have charged two Jefferson City men with armed robbery and assault after they allegedly shot another man who wanted to sell them a phone.

First responders recognize health care workers in Cole County

April 23, 2020 8:01 PM Katie Greathouse

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. First responders gathered outside Jefferson City hospitals to recognize health care workers Thursday night. Members from the Jefferson City police and fire departments as well as Cole County EMS paid tribute to workers at SSM Health St. Mary’s and Capitol Region by cheering, honking and flashing their car lights. The tribute lasted

Hairstylists pre-booking appointments while future regulations on operations remain unclear

April 22, 2020 6:27 PM Connor Hirsch

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The salon industry is one of the many industries shut down by the COVID-19 outbreak, and many stylists are preparing for clients to return. While regulations on when or if salons will be able to open their doors remain unclear in Missouri, some stylists and salon owners have started booking appoints

SSM to close some clinics, pharmacies in Mid-Missouri

April 22, 2020 4:30 PM Matthew Sanders

SSM Health will close several clinics and pharmacies in Mid-Missouri in what it calls “an effort to ensure the viability of our medical ministry in Mid-Missouri.”

Cole County will not extend local stay-at-home order, statewide order still in effect

April 21, 2020 9:42 AM Joe McLean

Cole County Health Department Director Kristi Campbell told commissioners Tuesday that her stay-at-home order will not be extended past the 12:01 p.m. Saturday expiration date.