FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports active cases up past 600 for the first time in two weeks
Check back for updates related to the coronavirus pandemic in Missouri.
Continue ReadingCole
THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County becomes first Missouri county with 50% of the population to be fully vaccinated
The Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services is reporting 110 new COVID-19 cases Thursday. There are currently 591 active cases in the county, an increase of 87 from Wednesday. The county now has a reported total number of 23,176 COVID-19 cases. The county reported 22,444 cases removed from isolation, an increase of 23 from
Continue Reading
WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 31 residents hospitalized due to the coronavirus
Check back for updates related to the coronavirus pandemic in Missouri
Continue Reading
MONDAY UPDATES: Missouri DHSS adds 137 coronavirus related deaths after analyzing death certificates
Check back for updates related to the coronavirus pandemic in Missouri.
Continue Reading
Missouri hate crimes in 2020 highest since 2011
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The FBI released new hate crime statistics for 2020 on Monday, showing Missouri reported it’s most since 2011. The state of Missouri, in 2020, reported 115 hate crimes, up compared to the 89 in 2019. Here is how the numbers break down for the last 10 years: 2020: 1152019: 892018: 662017: 1042016:
Continue Reading
One arrested after a report of an attempt to smuggle drugs into prison using a balloon
A woman was arrested Sunday after an investigation into an attempt to smuggle drugs into Jefferson City Correctional Center using a balloon.
Continue Reading
Three juveniles arrested after stolen vehicle chase ends in Cole County
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Three juveniles were arrested Sunday afternoon after Cole County deputies responded to a possible stolen vehicle from Hazelwood in Jefferson City. Deputies pulled the vehicle over at Big Horn and Charm Ridge. The deputy was walking up to the vehicle when the driver sped off. A chase ensued but stopped a
Continue Reading
Coronavirus quarantines rise as students return to classrooms
Quarantines have gone up in school districts due to people testing positive for COVID-19 or for exposure to it. Columbia Public Schools reported 117 students and five workers in either isolation or quarantine on Monday. Jefferson City School District reported seven active student cases and four active staff cases, with a close contact in each category.
Continue Reading
Tuesday chase through Cole County reached speeds in excess of 100 mph
A prosecutor has charged a Linn man after a chase that reaches speeds in excess of 100 mph through Cole County Tuesday.
Continue Reading
Murder charge upgraded against woman accused in Jefferson City boy’s death
Quatavia Givens was indicted Wednesday on first-degree murder, child endangerment and abandoning a corpse charges in the death of Darnell Gray after he dropped the previous charges, which included second-degree murder, according to a Jefferson City Police Department news release.
Continue Reading
THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports Mid-Missouri leading 137th coronavirus death; 4th death this week
Check back for updates related to the coronavirus pandemic in Missouri.
Continue Reading WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Missouri expands COVID-19 treatment for high-risk individuals
Check back here for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic in Missouri.
Continue Reading
TUESDAY UPDATES: Southern Boone school board to review coronavirus plan Thursday
Check back for updates related to the coronavirus pandemic in Missouri.
Continue Reading
Woman dies in Cole County Jail
Jail staff found Tiffany McCormack, 35, dead, according to a Cole County Sheriff’s Office news release. The release said there was no sign of injury on McCormack. She was being housed alone, the release says.
Continue Reading
Universities and hospitals will not mandate vaccines amid FDA approval
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) U.S. health officials are hopeful the FDA’s approval of the Pfizer “Comirnaty” vaccine will encourage more people to get vaccinated and mandate vaccines. Some local Mid-Missouri universities and hospitals have no plans to mandate employee and student vaccines amid the approval. Universities University leaders told KMIZ they will continue to encourage vaccination
Continue Reading
MONDAY UPDATES: Second “MO VIP” drawing entry deadline is Wednesday
Check back for updates related to the coronavirus pandemic in Missouri.
Continue Reading
Jefferson City School District returns to the classroom Monday with COVID-19 protocols in place
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City School District returns to the classroom on Monday with COVID-19 protocols and precautions in place. In the district’s return plan for the school year, JC Schools outlined the importance of social distancing, hand-washing, staying home when sick, and the importance of wearing a mask and getting vaccinated. Watch
Continue Reading FRIDAY UPDATES: New hospitalizations in St. Louis match January levels
Check back for updates related to the coronavirus pandemic in Missouri.
Continue Reading
Westminster College announces largest incoming freshman class in five years
Fulton, Mo. (KMIZ) Westminster College announced the largest freshman class, 217 students, in five years. The incoming freshman class is a 25 percent increase over last year’s freshman enrollment and a 53 percent increase compared to 2019 “This increase can be attributed to a number of factors, but especially our exceptional faculty and academic programs,”
Continue Reading THURSDAY UPDATE: Boone County reports 127 hospitalizations, 14 hospitalizations are Boone County residents
Check back for updates related to the coronavirus pandemic in Missouri.
Continue Reading