Parents of man killed in Jefferson City construction accident file lawsuit
The parents of a man killed in a retaining wall collapse last year at a Jefferson City construction site are suing contractors and the property owner.
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TUESDAY UPDATES: Missouri DHSS adds 29 coronavirus related deaths after analyzing death certificates
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Drivers along the Missouri River Bridge in Jefferson City could see delays starting Tuesday night
MoDOT will be making improvements as part of a rehabilitation project to both directions of Highways 54 and 63 along the bridge.
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MONDAY UPDATES: Boone County remains top Missouri county for first dose vaccinations and completed vaccinations
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Reminder of CDC food safety as Fourth of July events continue at Salute to America in Jefferson City
Jefferson City, Mo. (KMIZ) Salute to American events continue in Jefferson City Saturday ahead of the 4th of July holiday, and many food trucks and vendors are ready for the large crowds. However, there is still proper food safety precautions to take as cases and positivity rates continue to rise in Missouri. As of Friday
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Continue Reading What you need to know ahead of Salute to America kick-off in Jefferson City Friday
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Salute to America events are set to kick off at noon on Friday and the city is offering multiple areas of parking for attendees. This year, Salute to America is celebrating Missouri’s bicentennial with events including carnival games, live music, a parade and axe throwing. The opening ceremony will begin
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Troopers increase DWI enforcement as Fourth of July counting period kicks off
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol is strictly enforcing driving while intoxicated and underage drinking laws this Fourth of July weekend. The 2021 counting period for the holiday will run from 6 p.m., Friday, to 11:59 p.m., Monday. The Missouri Department of Transportation Division of Highway and Traffic Safety also kicked off it’s
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Silver Advisory canceled for missing 61-year-old Jefferson City man
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Police Department has canceled an Endangered SILVER Advisory for a missing 61-year-old man. Benjamin Seaton was located safe in Kansas City, MO. Officials say Seaton left a residential facility on foot without his necessary medications on July 1. Seaton has been diagnosed with epilepsy, diabetes, and severe mental
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THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports active coronavirus cases rise to 270; total number of cases passes 19,000
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Will you change your habits as more COVID-19 cases rise in Mid-Missouri due to the Delta Variant?
With 60 cases in Cole County and 94 cases in the past two days, coronavirus cases in Mid-Missouri are rising quickly. The Columbia/Boone County Public Health Department says the rise in COVID-19 cases in Columbia is concerning however currently, there are no plans in place for a new health order. The Cole County Health Department
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Salute to America celebration preparation is in full swing following last years’ scaled down version
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Salute to America event organizers are making additions to the celebration to get the weekend festivities back to ‘normal’ after the smaller crowds that were drawn in last year. Despite not having carnival rides this year, organizers are making it possible to have carnival games and an inflatable park. The company
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 35 new coronavirus cases, active cases highest since Feb. 12
The Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services is reporting 35 new COVID-19 cases. There are currently 240 active cases in the county. That is an increase of 30. This is the highest number of active cases since Feb. 12 when 244 cases were reported. The county now has a reported total number
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Cole County reports 19 active COVID-19 breakthrough cases this week
Cole County is seeing breakthrough infections for people vaccinated.
Continue Reading Jefferson City Police Department says missing teenage girl found safe
The Jefferson City Police Department is searching for a 15-year-old girl who has been missing since Saturday.
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Jefferson City man charged after firing gun into the air Friday morning
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man is now charged after police arrested him Friday after he allegedly fired a gun into the air several times. Prosecutors charged Sandalio Ingram with drug possession, possession of a firearm by a felon, stealing a firearm, unlawful use of a weapon while intoxicated and armed criminal action.
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New community foster home opens in Jefferson City
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A new community foster home opened in Jefferson City. Coyote Hill is located off Karen Drive near downtown. Six foster children will be able to live in the residence at once. We spoke to Karie Hopkins with Coyote Hill who says the number of children in foster care in Missouri is
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TUESDAY UPDATES: Cole County reports 26 new coronavirus cases
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should health care workers have to get the coronavirus vaccine?
SSM, the organization that owns St. Mary’s Hospital, announced Monday that it will require all of its employees to get the coronavirus vaccine by September.
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Missouri River level crests as Jefferson City officials continue storm clean up
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City officials are still working to clean up and repair roads following flash flood warnings and plenty of rain. Both the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Jefferson City Public Works say despite that intense weather, the river levels crested Monday and the levee is holding strong. Conditions continue to
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