Cole County new Emergency Medical Services headquarters bid awarded to GBH Builders
Cole County has chosen a contractor to build a new $4.8 million emergency medical services headquarters.
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Man on parole for murder faces gun and drug charges
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man who pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in 2008 in St. Louis is facing gun and drug charges in Cole County. Myron Mull, 32, of Jefferson City, is charged with unlawful gun possession, unlawful use of a weapon, second-degree drug trafficking and distribution of a controlled substance. Mull pleaded guilty
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Cole County Sheriff’s Office to increase salary and benefits to reduce staffing shortages
Cole County deputies are getting a pay bump after the Cole County Commission voted unanimously for salary increases this week.
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Cole County Prosecutor: No charges filed for person who shot Michael Burns in January
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ Cole County Prosecuting Attorney Locke Thompson said in a Wednesday press release that no charges will be filed in the Jan. 14 shooting death of Michael Burns. The email stated investigators with the Jefferson City Police Department learned that Burns initiated a fight with another individual in the 300 block of
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Jefferson City Council to meet Monday, set to discuss Downtown parking
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) According to the Jefferson City Council agenda, the council is set to discuss a bill that would amend provisions of Chapter 22 of the City Code to change enforcement of parking regulation in areas from enforcing time limits on a zone-by zone or block-by-block basis. The amendment would also remove the
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ATV safety precautions as accidents continue in Missouri
COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Cole County ATV crash left four kids in a Columbia hospital Sunday morning. Another man was seriously injured in Cooper County after an ATV crash Saturday. Two other reports of ATV crashes were recorded in the past week from Moniteau County and Randolph County. An increase in off-road riders starts
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Four juveniles hurt following ATV crash in Lohman Sunday morning
COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Four juveniles were hurt following an ATV crash in Cole County early Sunday morning. Cole County Emergency Medical Services received a report of an ATV accident in the 1500 block of Terrace Dr. in Lohman just after 3 a.m. Sunday. Initial 911 calls reported five people with serious injuries, which led
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No one hurt after fire in Cole County early Saturday morning
COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Cole County Fire Protection District is investigating a fire that broke out in the 5400 block of Bangnell Drive in Cole County Saturday. Cole County Fire says crews were dispatched to a home around 4:30 a.m. Saturday. When crews arrived, they found the outside of the home above the front door
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Russellville man flown to University Hospital after crash in Cole County
COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ.) A Russellville man was flown to the University Hospital with serious injuries following a crash in Cole County. According to Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened Wednesday evening, on Highway A and Stettlen Rd. Troopers say 60-year-old, Kevin Kirchner was traveling westbound in a 2019 Polaris 1000 when he failed
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The lasting effects of COVID-19
By Morgan Buresh COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri has seen close to 1.8 million confirmed cases and nearly 23,000 deaths related to COVID-19. After three years, the nation is beginning to transition out of the emergency phase. The Biden administration announced in January the national public health emergency related to COVID-19 would end on May 11. The president signed a
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Self defense classes aim to help keep children protected
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Trail safety may come to the forefront of people’s minds following an attempted rape on the MKT trail Monday afternoon. Michael Tyrone Council Jr., 30, is charged with two counts of first-degree attempted rape and second-degree property damage. He is being held at the Boone County Jail without bond. He allegedly tried to
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Some government offices to close Monday for Truman’s birthday
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Some government offices in Mid-Missouri will be closed Monday in observance of President Harry S Truman’s birthday. Jefferson City announced in a Wednesday press release that city offices will be closed Monday. City offices will resume a normal schedule Tuesday. Boone County offices will also be closed for Truman Day, according
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Experts say gas prices will continue to fluctuate
Gas prices are likely to continue fluctuating this summer, with things such as the OPEC+ oil group’s drop in production putting pressure on the oil market.
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Man accused in death penalty case refuses to show up in court
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man accused of stabbing the mother of his child to death refused to appear in court Wednesday. Sergio L. Sayles, 36, was charged in April with first-degree murder, armed-criminal action, evidence tampering and first-degree stalking. He remains in the Cole County Jail without bond. A motion for continuance was filed
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Couple charged with child-sex crimes
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A couple has been charged with child sex crimes in Jefferson City. Jerad Miller, of Jefferson City, and Shellie Miller, of Columbia, are each charged with two counts of first-degree sodomy, first-degree accessory to endangering the welfare of a child, fourth-degree accessory to child molestation, accessory to the delivery of a
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Man in critical condition after motorcycle crash on Highway 50
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man is in critical condition after he crashed his motorcycle Monday on Highway 50 in Jefferson City, according to a press release from the Jefferson City Police Department. Shane Steck, 43, was injured in the crash. He was not wearing a helmet, according to police. He was brought
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Missouri Army National Guard vet prepares run for Jefferson City House seat
A National Guard veteran and former law enforcement officer announced his run Monday for a state House of Representatives district in Jefferson City.
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JCFD looking to get new fire engine at Jefferson City Memorial Airport
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Fire Department is hoping to get a new fire engine to station at the Jefferson City Memorial Airport, according to House Bill 20. The money for the new fire apparatus would come from the state budget. HB20 has $1 million written in for the hopeful purchase. The money
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Cole County EMS to pay almost $300,000 back to state
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Cole County EMS is paying nearly $300,000 back to the state of Missouri. In 2019, Cole County EMS received around $600,000 as part of the Ground Emergency Medical Transporation program through MO HealthNet. The program reimburses providers like Cole County EMS for ambulance rides given to patients who use Medicaid. A recent audit showed Cole County EMS had been
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Jefferson City man faces child-porn charges in Pennsylvania
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man is accused of trying to get child pornography from someone in Pennsylvania. Brian Wilder, 53, is charged in federal court in Pennsylvania with conspiracy to commit sexual exploitation of a child and child enticement. The investigation began in 2022, according to court documents. Investigators say wilder used the
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