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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.

Jefferson City man recovering after motorcycle crash

January 22, 2021 12:49 PM Matthew Sanders

A Jefferson City man was in fair condition Friday after being thrown from his motorcyle.

Some Mid-Missouri health providers ‘inundated’ with vaccine scheduling and information requests

January 21, 2021 5:49 PM Connor Hirsch

During the Cole County Health Department Press Briefing Thursday, major healthcare providers urged citizens to be patient, as more and more calls come in.

Motorcycle driver has serious injuries after wreck on Zion Road in Cole County

January 21, 2021 9:22 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri State Highway Patrol is reporting a motorcycle driver has serious injuries after an afternoon wreck. According to troopers, Russell Schaefer was traveling east on Zion road and wrecked on a curve. Troopers reports the motorcycle travelled off the right side of the road and overturned, ejecting Schaefer. Schaefer was taken

Iberia man arrested and charged with sexual assault after an incident at Jefferson City hotel Tuesday

January 20, 2021 4:20 PM Karl Wehmhoener

According to court documents, David Lee is accused of luring the 19-year-old victim to a hotel on the 1300 block of Jefferson Street and raping her, then stopping the victim from calling for help.

Motorcycle driver in critical condition after Jefferson City wreck Wednesday afternoon

January 20, 2021 6:41 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri State Highway Patrol is reporting one person was injured after a Wednesday afternoon wreck on US 54 at Rock Port Hills Road in Jefferson City. Troopers say a Dodge Ram was making a wide left turn from the right lane causing the wreck with a motorcycle. According to Eric Maze,

TUESDAY UPDATES: Cole County provides community with latest information

January 19, 2021 10:23 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Cole County courthouse in Jefferson City

Cole County leaders working to increase coronavirus vaccinations

January 19, 2021 8:42 AM Matt Ragsdale

Cole County’s Presiding Commissioner says he and other county leaders are working to increase coronavirus vaccinations across the county.

SUNDAY UPDATES: State reports fewer than 2,000 new COVID-19 cases

January 17, 2021 2:23 PM Sydney Olsen

The Department of Health and Senior services reported 1,350 new COVID-19 cases Sunday.

State boosts Capitol security amid FBI warnings of violence

January 17, 2021 12:32 PM Zach Boetto

State authorities are on high alert amid concerns of widespread violence following the deadly U.S. Capitol siege on Jan. 6.

FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports fourth death this week, 65th overall

January 15, 2021 11:07 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Poll: Columbia, Jefferson City-area residents are less likely to get vaccinated

January 14, 2021 12:28 PM Victoria Bragg

According to the poll, 36% of residents are very likely to get vaccinated, 14% are somewhat likely and 46% said they are not likely to take the vaccine.

Health leaders say vaccine education will be crucial to reaching wide-spread immunity

January 12, 2021 6:21 PM Connor Hirsch

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) As doses of COVID-19 vaccines are continuing to be administered to the first phase of Missourians, health leaders are eyeing education strategies to inform the public about the vaccine. According to a poll sponsored by the Missouri Hospital Association, 58-percent of Missourians are very or somewhat likely to seek the vaccine

Two men arrested after Cole County armed robbery

January 11, 2021 11:14 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two men are charged with 1st-degree robbery and armed criminal action after an incident last Friday. According to court documents, the suspects allegedly held the victim at gunpoint and threatened to kill the victim. The victim told police that the suspects came over with another person the victim knew. The victim