FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County positivity rate more than doubles from the previous week
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Jefferson City School District announces new deputy superintendent and assistant superintendent of elementary education
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City School District announced Friday two new hires to round out their leadership team for the district at the end of the school year. Heather Beaulieu Bryan McGraw has been hired as Deputy Superintendent to succeed the district’s current chief of learning, Shelby Scarbrough, who is planning to retire
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Man stabbed after Jefferson City road rage incident
A man was in stable condition Wednesday morning after being stabbed in a road rage incident Tuesday night, police said.
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Two incumbents elected to the Jefferson City Board of Education
Ken Enloe and Lindsey Rowden are currently both on the Jefferson City Board of Education and seeking reelection
Continue Reading One person seriously injured after wreck on Highway 50 in Jefferson City
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City police report one person is seriously injured after a three-vehicle wreck on Highway 50 Tuesday afternoon. According to officials, Jennifer Kingsley was driving a 2007 Pontiac Torrent and failed to stop rear-ending two vehicles. Kingsley was not wearing a seatbelt. She was taken to a Columbia hospital for treatment.
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TUESDAY UPDATES: South African coronavirus variant found in adult living in Jackson County
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Live April election results
Polls close at 7 p.m.
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Jefferson City council members to discuss Bird scooters
JEFFERSON CITY, MO (KMIZ) City council members discussed bringing a scooter ride-sharing service to Jefferson City at the city council meeting Monday night. The Bird scooter company is interested in bringing its services to Jefferson City. The company is requesting an exclusive agreement to provide the ride-sharing service to the city’s rights-of-way. Jefferson City’s attorney,
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Missouri ERAP application for rental and utility assistance closes Monday
COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) The Missouri State Assistance for Housing Relief is now accepting applications for rental and utility assistance for those who have been financially impacted by the pandemic. The Missouri Emergency Rental Arrears Program (ERAP) provides financial support to both landlords and renters who have been effected by the pandemic. Residents and landlords can apply
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Thursday Cole County chase reached speeds in excess of 105 mph
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man has multiple charges filed against after a Thursday chase that reached speeds of 107 miles per hour that ended in Holts Summit. Jefferson City Police say officers responded to Southridge drive Thursday for an assault and Germaine Morehouse left the scene. Police chased Morehouse onto Highway 54,
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Friday Updates: Boone County reports jump in positivity rate to 7.7 percent
The Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services is reporting two new COVID-19 cases. There are currently 46 active cases in the county, down four from Thursday. The county now has a reported total number of COVID-19 cases of 17,917. The county has reported the total number of cases removed from isolation is
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Local health departments prepare for the activation of Phase 3 next week
COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) All Missourians will be eligible to receive a coronavirus vaccine next Friday, April 9. Local health departments are preparing on how to accommodate a larger group becoming eligible. The state is moving forward with its vaccine distribution plan as Phase 3 will become eligible on April 9. Phase 3 allows for all
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THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports double-digit new coronavirus cases for first time since Friday
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Hy-Vee expands coronavirus vaccine availability to all pharmacy locations
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Continue Reading TUESDAY UPDATES: White House state profile shows number of Missouri coronavirus cases up 12 percent
The latest White House state profile shows that cases are on a steady rise in parts of Missouri. Missouri State Profile ReportDownload Last week Missouri’s health department reported more than 4,922 new cases, which is up 12 percent from the previous week. A Maries County has returned to the red zone for community transmission. Boone,
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Local churches plan for Easter Sunday services
COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) Many Missourians are planning to participate in Easter Sunday church services and other Easter activities as COVID-19 case rates decline and more of the population is getting vaccinated. Pastor Chris Baker with the First Baptist Church of Centralia, says Easter services will look somewhat normal this year. Last year the church had
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Cole County to open coronavirus vaccination center in April
Cole County will open a coronavirus vaccination site at the Capital Mall once all Missouri adults are eligible for the vaccine.
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MONDAY UPDATES: Missouri DHSS adds 58 coronavirus related deaths after analyzing death certificates
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Jefferson City family reunited as long-term care facilities relax restrictions
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued updated and relaxed guidance for long-term care facilities earlier in March.
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Phase 2 businesses looking forward to becoming eligible for vaccines
COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) Phase 2 of the state’s vaccine distribution plan activated Monday. Employees of banks, credit unions, insurance agencies, and other financial services, are just a few industries now eligible to receive a vaccine. Local businesses like Central Bank are one of the many assisting employees in getting access to the vaccine. Mary Wilkerson,
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