Missouri House approves ‘Wayfair’ online tax bill
A bill that would allow state and local governments to collect online sales tax from companies without a physical presence in Missouri could win House approval as early as Thursday.
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Cole County health leaders ask vaccinated people to take names off of vaccination lists
Cole County health leaders held a COVID-19 update meeting at 9 a.m. on Thursday morning.
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Truman VA to vaccinate veterans at five off-site locations Friday
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Jefferson City School District files eminent domain lawsuit
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City School District has filed an eminent domain lawsuit for parts of lots 112 and 113 of the Woodcrest Subdivision. It is at 419 Union Street in Jefferson City. The district is looking to acquire the land for public school purposes including but not limited to parking facilities and/or athletic
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Missouri moving to vaccine allocation by ‘eligible population’ while leaders expect sharp rise in doses
Information about the plan was shared during a meeting with vaccine distributors and the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services on Tuesday afternoon.
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Man arrested after threatening person with hatchet
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Verbal altercation leads to a man waving a hatchet and threatening bodily harm on Sunday morning in Jefferson City. According to court documents, Nekoma Hendrix allegedly followed a victim and confronted him with a hatchet in front of a Jefferson City business. Hendrix told police that he felt disrespected and told
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TUESDAY UPDATES: State of Missouri releases new information on sewershed surveillance of COVID-19 variants
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One person receives minor injuries in Jefferson City fire
The Jefferson City Fire Department responded to a fire in the 1700 block of East Miller Street Sunday around 7:30 a.m. Firefighters found a fully involved mobile home.
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SUNDAY UPDATES: New COVID-19 cases in Missouri drop again
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported 291 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday. There have been 480,643 cases of the virus in the state.
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Callaway County continues to seek a mass vaccination clinic
The Callaway County Health Department continues to seek to host a mass vaccination clinic with the Missouri National Guard, as it struggles with vaccine supply.
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Jefferson City Diocese tells Catholics to use any coronavirus shot that is available
The Catholic bishop in Jefferson City and the city’s Catholic hospital are encouraging residents to get any coronavirus shot that is available.
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Jefferson City woman charged with domestic assault after Feb. incident
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City woman is charged with 3rd-degree domestic assault after allegedly breaking the victim’s elbow during an altercation. Jefferson City police responded on Feb. 5 to the 1300 block of Monroe street to a domestic assault where the victim was thrown to the ground and possibly broke his arm. When
Continue ReadingCharges dropped for lack of evidence after California man accused of child sex crimes
CALIFORNIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Charges were dropped in Cole County against a man accused of child sex crimes because of a lack of evidence, the county prosecutor said. Cole County Sheriff’s department arrested Jason Davis, 36, of California, on Thursday for sexual offenses involving a 4-year-old girl. According to a release, officials say allegations against Davis
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Cole and Boone County report single-digit COVID-19 case increases
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Man wanted in Cole County arrested in Miller County
An Eldon man sought by Cole County sheriff’s deputies was in the Miller County Jail after a Wednesday vehicle and foot chase.
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Emergency plans for severe spring weather constantly changing after major events, new technology
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) With the potential of severe spring weather on the way to Mid-Missouri, emergency management departments are looking over plans to make adjustments as needed. After the EF-3 rated tornado that tore through Jefferson City in May of 2019, Cole County emergency leaders put together an “after-action report,” detailing areas of improvement
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Cole County Sheriff’s Dept. looking for Eldon man accused of stealing a car
ELDON, Mo. (KMIZ) The Cole County Sheriff’s dept. is searching for a man accused of stealing a car in Eldon and attempting to steal a vehicle in Jefferson City. Officials say 31-year-old Jesse Scott is still at large. He ran from deputies around nine o’clock this morning near State Highway D. He’s accused of taking
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Cole County health providers hopeful for Johnson & Johnson vaccine allocation
Some Mid-Missouri health departments are hoping to be among one of those chosen to receive some of the 50,000 doses of the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine coming to Missouri this week.
Continue Reading Johnson & Johnson vaccine doses coming to Mid-Missouri just days after approval
Boone Hospital Center is set to receive 1,000 doses of the newly approved single-shot vaccine.
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SUNDAY UPDATES: Coronvirus hospitalizations decrease
The Department of Health and Senior Services reports there have been 478,224 cases of COVID-19 in Missouri. The Department reported 274 new cases of the virus on Sunday.
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