Russellville man sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for meth trafficking
A U.S. District judge sentenced a Russellville man for distributing more than two pounds of meth.
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Jefferson City School District extends school year because of snow days
The Jefferson City School District said Thursday that it has extended the school year to May 26, a Thursday. The last day had been Tuesday, May 24.
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Jefferson City man charged for possession and promotion of child porn
A Cole County prosecutor has charged a Jefferson City man with promoting and possessing child pornography.
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State retirement system to hold emergency meeting over Russian investments
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) – The board of the state’s retirement benefit system will hold an emergency meeting Thursday over the system’s investment in Russian assets. The 4 p.m. meeting comes after Missouri State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick called on the Missouri State Employees’ Retirement System, or MOSERS, to divest itself of any funds that involve
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CDC masking recommendations for mid-Missouri
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A majority of Americans no longer need to wear a face mask while indoors, according to new recommendations released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The agency classifies counties in the United States by three different community levels which are classified as low, medium, and high. These community levels are
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FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports positivity rate below 8%
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WINTER WEATHER UPDATES: Jefferson City School District cancels classes due to poor road conditions
(KMIZ) LINK: Closings & delays 6:35 a.m. The Jefferson City School District is the latest school district to cancel classes for Friday. Poor road conditions in Callaway County made it unsafe for school buses, according to a Twitter post from the school district. Due to the potential for unsafe travel conditions for buses and drivers,
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WINTER WEATHER UPDATES: Missouri State Highway Patrol responds to over 1,000 calls for service
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Man arrested in Jefferson City after gun offense
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) One person was arrested Wednesday night at 11:16 after a situation involving a handgun was investigated on the 400 block of Clark Avenue in Jefferson City. Jefferson City police report the victim and suspect were no longer in the area after officers arrived. The caller talking with dispatch identified a residence
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THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County report a new coronavirus-related death; 22 new cases
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Find out how area public works departments prepare for a winter storm
Columbia and Jefferson City Public Works are preparing their crews as Missouri heads into another winter storm.
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Courts will remain open during winter storm
Winter weather continues to hit Mid-Missouri and is leading to courts, businesses and schools closing.
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Health Department reports drop in COVID-19 patients at Boone County hospitals
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Man arrested after Cole County deputies investigate shooting
COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man could soon face charges after a shooting in Cole County on Tuesday night. The shooting happened around 6:50 p.m. in the 5200 block of Collier Court, according to the Cole County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said witnesses told investigators a man shot at his girlfriend and left the area in
Continue Reading TUESDAY UPDATES: Coronavirus cases down over 55% in Boone County compared to last week
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August primary candidate filing opens Tuesday as U.S. congressional redistricting map is still undecided
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo (KMIZ) Candidates can file paperwork for the August primary election Tuesday morning at the Missouri Secretary of State’s Office in Jefferson City. The candidate filings come as the Missouri Senate works to pick a map for the state’s eight U.S. congressional districts. Missouri is required to redraw the map every 10 years
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Jefferson City NAACP and Jefferson City FaithVoices hosting virtual candidate forums on March 21 and 28
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Man charged in 2021 shooting placed on felony probation
A Jefferson City man received felony probation after he pled guilty to unlawful use of a weapon after a Feb. 2021 shooting.
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Woman charged in 2019 high-speed chase placed on felony probation
COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Cole County Prosecuting Attorney Locke Thompson says a woman charged in a 2019 high-speed chase has been placed on felony probation. Janay Clark was charged with felony stealing, resisting arrest, operating a motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner and speeding after reports of her and another woman stole items
Continue Reading WINTER WEATHER UPDATES: Jackknifed tractor-trailer closes Highway 124
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