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WATCH: Cole County health officials give update on pandemic, vaccination clinic

February 4, 2021 9:46 AM Matt Ragsdale

Thursday morning Cole County health officials gave updates on the COVID-19 pandemic and an upcoming coronavirus vaccination event.

Truck fished out from North Moreau Creek in Cole County

February 3, 2021 10:59 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers and a tow truck retrieved a truck from a Cole County creek two days after it was found. According to troopers, the vehicle was found in the water on Monday near Meadows Ford road. Officials say the truck was unoccupied. Troopers came back Wednesday and helped

17-year-old arrested for allegedly burglarizing Bob’s Gun store; no firearms stolen

February 3, 2021 8:18 PM Karl Wehmhoener

ST. MARTINS, Mo. (KMIZ) On Wednesday morning, Cole County Sheriff’s deputies responded for a burglary alarm at Bob’s Gun in St. Martins. When deputies arrived, they found someone had forced entry into the business. Officials say suspects left the scene with an undetermined amount of merchandise, although no firearms were stolen. Officials say a 17-year-old

Cole County Sheriff’s Dept. arrests two after armed robbery; searching for third suspect

February 3, 2021 3:39 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) On Jan. 8, Cole County Sheriff’s deputies responded to an armed robbery on the 5200 block of Bagnall Drive. Officials report three people allegedly stole a large amount of money from a man at gunpoint. Officials report that a 16-year-old was arrested within the hour of the robbery. Deputies report the

Gov. Parson appoints Christopher K. Limbaugh as associate circuit judge for the 19th judicial circuit

February 2, 2021 6:31 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Governor Mike Parson has appointed Christopher K. Limbaugh as Associate Circuit Judge for the 19th Judicial Circuit. Limbaugh currently serves as general counsel – chief legal officer for Gov. Parson. Limbaugh started his career in private practice in his hometown of Cape Girardeau. Former Gov. Jay Nixon appointed Limbaugh to be

TUESDAY UPDATES: State of Missouri announces sites for 2nd week of coronavirus mass vaccinations

February 2, 2021 8:36 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Federal report shows Missouri hospitalizations and deaths trending down

February 2, 2021 5:48 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The new State Profile Report, formally known as the White House ‘Red Zone’ Report under the Trump administration, shows new deaths, hospitalizations and positivity rates across Missouri continue to go down. Missouri State Profile Report 1-31-2021Download Those numbers are for the week of Jan. 24 compared to the week of Jan. 17.

MONDAY UPDATES: Cole County reports four COVID-19 related deaths; 101st death overall

February 1, 2021 8:57 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Patrol closes Cole County road for vehicle stuck in water

February 1, 2021 2:55 PM Matt Ragsdale

Missouri state troopers closed a road just west of Jefferson City in order to recover a vehicle stuck in water.

MU Health to open 4,000 slots for coronavirus vaccine shots

February 1, 2021 11:30 AM Zola Crowder

The state will alternate weekly which hospital groups the doses are going to.

Former California, Mo. officers file lawsuit against city after being ‘wrongfully discharged’

January 28, 2021 11:58 PM ABC 17 News Team

CALIFORNIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Three former California Missouri police officers filed a lawsuit against the department this week. According to court documents, former officers Jared Allen, Nick Stobbart were fired and Christopher Tew quit the police department after they reported criminal evidence being mishandled. The trio claim in court filings that the police chief, captain, and

THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 86 new COVID-19 cases, 1st time vaccination rate is 7.4%

January 28, 2021 11:28 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Cole County officials plan to vaccinate 2,000 next week

January 28, 2021 9:14 AM Matt Ragsdale

Cole County leaders say officials are planning to hold a coronavirus vaccination clinic for area residents next week.

Roads around Jefferson City are mostly clear to clear as we enter the evening hours

January 27, 2021 1:50 PM Chanel Porter

Plow crews have been working around the clock in Mid-Missouri in anticipation of snowfall Wednesday morning.

Cole County taking the lead on Mid-Missouri’s mass vaccination clinics

January 26, 2021 5:30 PM Connor Hirsch

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Cole County is taking the reigns to coordinate the National Guard’s mass vaccination clinics in the Mid-Missouri region. Governor Mike Parson activated Guard troops last week to staff mass vaccination clinics in each of the Missouri State Highway Patrol regions. The Cole County Commission approved a contract between the Cole County

TUESDAY UPDATES: Cole and Moniteau County report COVID-19 related deaths

January 26, 2021 11:35 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Cole County leaders ramping up vaccination effort as supply continues to be an issue

January 25, 2021 6:20 PM Connor Hirsch

The Cole County Health Department is looking at ways to expand it’s vaccination efforts, as supply continues to be short.

First medical cannabis dispensary in Jefferson City opens

January 25, 2021 11:48 AM Zola Crowder

The first marijuana dispensary in Jefferson City opened Monday.

No charges filed in fatal shooting by Jefferson City police

January 25, 2021 11:40 AM Matthew Sanders

Cole County Prosecuting Attorney Locke Thompson said Monday that his office will not fire charges after Jefferson City police shot and killed a man earlier this month.

SUNDAY UPDATES: New COVID-19 cases jump past 2,000

January 24, 2021 2:39 PM Sydney Olsen

The Department of Health and Senior Services reported 2,137 new COVID-19 cases Sunday.