THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports over 50,000 residents have received their two doses of the coronavirus vaccine
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Parson hopes to pick new Missouri health director quickly
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson says he hopes to have a new health director within the next two months. Parson said Thursday that he thought it was in the best interest of his office and Cabinet to part ways with former health director Randall Williams. The governor did not elaborate on
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Cole County vaccine clinic site seeing a lower vaccine demand than supply
COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) The Cole County Health Department says it’s seeing fewer people at its clinic than expected, as many doses are being saved due to the lack of demand. Cole County Health Department in partnership with other local health systems and hospitals has recently opened a permanent vaccine clinic at the Capital Mall in
Continue Reading WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Indian Hills Park to host COVID-19 vaccination clinic Saturday
Indian Hills Park will host a coronavirus vaccine outreach clinic Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with help from Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services (PHHS),Boone Health and MU Health Care. The clinic is being held at the park for neighbors in the area but all are welcome to schedule an appointment. Moderna
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Local leaders react to guilty verdict in the Chauvin murder trial
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Local leaders and law experts are reacting after the former Minneapolis Police officer who kneeled on George Floyd’s neck was found guilty Tuesday of all three charges against him. Derek Chauvin, 45, was convicted on charges of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. The jury deliberated for more than 10 hours over two days
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Local health department ‘surprised’ at the news of state’s health director’s resignation
COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) Missouri state health director, Dr. Randall Williams, resigned from his position at the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. Kristi Campbell, the director of the Cole County Health Department, said she was surprised when she heard the news of Dr. Williams. Campbell says she hadn’t heard anything in regards to Dr.
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TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone County active cases continue to drop; Cole County reports no new cases
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85-year-old dies in crash that shut down part of Jefferson City interchange
An 85-year-old woman died in a crash that closed a major interchange in southwest Jefferson City Tuesday morning.
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MONDAY UPDATES: Missouri DHSS adds 46 coronavirus related deaths after analyzing death certificates
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Cole County man arrested after chase and manhunt
COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) At 3 a.m. Friday, Cole County Sheriff’s deputies attempted to stop a vehicle on the 6400 block of Old Bass Road before the vehicle drove off. Officials report the vehicle crashed on Route A and West Braztio Road, the driver ran away. Deputies did not find the suspect but found personal
Continue Reading THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports seven patients hospitalized due to COVID-19; one in ICU
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Continue Reading WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Moniteau County reports 31 coronavirus related death
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Mid-Missouri vaccine supply outpacing the demand
Nearly 39% of Boone County’s population has gotten at least one vaccine dose and 25% are fully vaccinated.
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TUESDAY UPDATES: MU Health: COVID-19 vaccine appointments available Thursday thru Saturday
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Jefferson City High School sports complex plans moving forward
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Plans for a Jefferson City High School sports complex are moving forward. The Jefferson City Board of Adjustment just gave initial approval for the conditional use permit for the complex. If given final approval the complex will house a soccer field and baseball diamond on 800 acres of land. Other plans
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Cole County health director receives pay rise
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Cole County Health Director is expected to make some more money for her role during the pandemic. Cole County Commissioner Sam Bushman says Kristi Campbell will earn an extra seven dollars per hour for the rest of 2021. She is expected to make about $100,000. The cost of her raise
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Mid-Missouri pharmacies, health departments cancel Johnson & Johnson appointments
The cancellations were necessary after the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services announced the state has paused the use of Johnson and Johnson’s vaccine after reports of blood clots.
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Jefferson City Board of Education: Early dismissal calendar not approved
JEFFERSON CITY, MO (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Board of Education met Monday evening and one item on its agenda was to vote on the approval of the proposed early dismissal school calendar for the upcoming school year. JC School’s teachers have requested more time for professional development and planning. During a vote on the upcoming
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MONDAY UPDATES: Boone County to host Spanish speaking coronavirus vaccine event Saturday
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Hundreds of appointments available at Cole County coronavirus vaccination site
According to health officials from the site, about 300 appointments were filled for the day by about 9:30 a.m. Monday and walk-ins are being accepted until 2 p.m.
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