Corps to keep reservoir levels lower to brace for possible flooding
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Kansas City District says it will keep water levels lower in reservoirs because of the risk of spring…
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Jefferson City hospitals capable of holding over 200 patients
Numbers from the Missouri Department of Health and Human Services show the two major Jefferson City health care providers have a total of 268…
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What is community transmission of COVID-19? Health officials explain why social distancing can stop it
When looking at the number of cases of COVID-19 in specific areas, health departments list three main ways the patient caught the virus:…
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Ashland man accused of threatening clerks with COVID-19
An Ashland man has been charged with harassment after he allegedly told two store clerks he had COVID-19 and asked them if they wanted…
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Public health group pushes for more movement restrictions in Missouri
A group that represents public health agencies in major Missouri metropolitan areas sent a letter to Gov. Mike Parson on Friday pushing for tighter…
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Cole County health officials prohibit gatherings of more than 10 people
Officials with the Cole County Health Department announced they will hold a press conference at 4 p.m. to update the community about new public…
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Police arrest third suspect in Jefferson City shooting
The Jefferson City Police Department arrested a third person after a shooting near a gas station at the roundabout at Jefferson Street and Stadium…
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Mid-Missouri roads closed due to flooding
Authorities closed some roads in Mid-Missouri due to flooding…
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Emergency responders prep for possible COVID-19 exposure
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) As the number of cases of COVID-19 in Missouri continues to climb, emergency responders are preparing for the possibility…
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Second person positive for COVID-19 in Cole County
The Cole County Health Department announced the news in a release just before 6 p.m. The department said the patient’s name would remain confidential…
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First COVID-19 cases identified in Boone, Cole counties
Cole County officials said Tuesday that a resident has tested positive for novel coronavirus, while state health authorities said a Boone County…
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State employees, lawmakers create distance from work as coronavirus cases climb
Cole County confirmed its first case of COVID-19 in a surprise news conference Tuesday, as the state government takes precautions to limit the…
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Gov. Parson holds first daily briefing on coronavirus response
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson and state health officials will hold a press conference Tuesday night to update on the state’s response to…
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TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone COVID-19 patient brings Missouri cases to 15
Get regular updates on the continuing COVID-19 pandemic…
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JC Schools addresses internet, food concerns ahead of COVID-19 closure
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Tuesday will be the last day Jefferson City School District students will be in a classroom until early April. The…
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A driver was killed in a crash Monday afternoon in Jefferson…
Continue Reading Cole County limits crowd sizes to fight novel coronavirus
Cole County health authorities plan to limit gatherings to 50 people or fewer with some exceptions at a news conference Monday…
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Health department asks polling places to take precautions to prevent spread of COVID-19
As the coronavirus outbreak continues to spread across the country, health officials have recommended polling places take extra caution during…
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Judge denies bond for suspect in Cole County teen’s 1991 killing
William “Chris” Niemet, the man arrested in the 1991 shooting death of a teenager in Cole County, could find out Monday whether he will get a chance…
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Jefferson City man taken to hospital after pedestrian crash on US 50
A man is in good condition after being involved in a pedestrian crash in Cole County late Sunday…
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