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

December 13, 2020 2:22 PM Sydney Olsen

The Department of Health and Senior Services reported 2,694 new Coronavirus cases on Sunday. There have been 345,041 cases reported in Missouri.

Two charged with financial exploitation of the elderly

December 11, 2020 8:18 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Cole County Sheriff’s Department investigation into two people leads to charges of stealing and financial exploitation of the elderly. According to court documents, Bernard Hoffman and Athena Smith went to Kohl’s and used a Kohl’s credit card to purchase $339.44 worth of items. Hoffman and Smith can both be seen

Three arrested after chase from Cole County into Osage County

December 11, 2020 3:30 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City police arrested three suspects after a chase on Highway 50 begins in Cole County and ended in Osage County. According to the release, Jefferson City Police attempted to pull over a vehicle for a registration violation when the vehicle sped off. Officials say the vehicle went east on Hwy

WATCH: Cole County leaders hold coronavirus briefing

December 11, 2020 1:53 PM ABC 17 News Team

Officials have scheduled a news conference for 2 p.m.

Sedalia man pleads guilty in 2018 fatal wreck

December 10, 2020 10:53 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Kin Darius Patterson entered a guilty plea on multiple charges in the fatal wreck of 49-year-old Michael Poindexter. As we reported in 2018, troopers said a car attempted to cross the highway and pulled into the path of Poindexter’s motorcycle. The motorcycle crashed into the car, ejecting Poindexter. A Cooper County

Osage County Sheriff’s Department detain all suspects after chase

December 10, 2020 5:19 PM Karl Wehmhoener

WESTPHALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Osage County Sheriff’s Department is reporting that all suspects have been detained after a chase that began in Cole County. According to officials, a chase began on Highway 50 in Cole County and ended near the intersection of Highway 50 and Highway BB in Osage County. Officials say the suspects were identified

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Columbia Public School Finance Committee votes to recommend extension of COVID-19 leave for employees

December 9, 2020 11:10 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Cole County health leaders learning more about COVID-19 vaccine, focused on long term care and healthcare workers first

December 9, 2020 5:57 PM Connor Hirsch

The communicable disease coordinator for the Cole County Health Department Chezney Schulte said once the vaccine makes it to the area, health care providers and long-term care facilities will be the focus.

Coronavirus changes swearing in for governor, lawmakers

December 9, 2020 3:22 PM Associated Press

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic is forcing changes in next month’s inauguration of Missouri Gov. Mike Parson and swearing-in ceremonies for state officials. Parson’s office said the traditional inaugural ball and parade will be postponed to August, when they will be held in conjunction with the state’s 200th birthday observance. The governor,

Nearly all Missouri counties currently in COVID-19 ‘red zone’

December 9, 2020 7:56 AM Zola Crowder

According to the latest White House ‘red zone’ report, obtained by ABC News, 95 counties in Missouri are currently in the “red zone,” including Boone, Cole and Callaway counties.

Jefferson City Fire Department battled large garage fire near downtown

December 8, 2020 5:38 PM Connor Hirsch

JEFFERSON CITY , Mo (KMIZ) Jefferson City Fire Department responded to a garage fire in the 800 block of East Wall Way off of Cherry Street Tuesday. Assistant Fire Chief Matt Bowden said the department responded to the fire after it was reported around 5 p.m. When fire personnel arrived, they found massive flames from

Missouri referendum petition laws ruled unconstitutional

December 7, 2020 10:20 PM Associated Press

LIBERTY, Mo. (AP) — A circuit court judge has ruled that laws used by Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft last year to thwart a referendum petition on abortion restrictions are unconstitutional. Cole County Circuit Judge Jon Beetem ruled that Ashcroft did not give opponents of a restrictive Missouri abortion law enough time to collect

Cole County shortens quarantine guidelines to match federal standards

December 7, 2020 5:11 PM Connor Hirsch

The meeting is set to start at 6 p.m. and will be held virtually over Webex, and streamed live on the city’s Facebook page.

Free COVID-19 testing in Cole and Cooper hosting testing Dec. 8 thru 15

December 7, 2020 6:47 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The State of Missouri is continuing to host community testing events throughout the state. Missourians can register for these events currently scheduled at health.mo.gov/communitytest and also continue to check back for future opportunities to be tested at an event nearby. Missouri residency is the only requirement; individuals do not have to

Road to Recovery event to showcase homes built for tornado victims

December 5, 2020 3:40 AM Ben Fein

River City Habitat for Humanity is hosting an open house for four new homes Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Police departments across mid-Missouri ask residents to lock their cars

December 4, 2020 10:24 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Due to a recent uptick in car thefts, three local police departments are encouraging residents to lock up their cars and protect their personal possessions. Since the beginning of 2020, the Columbia Police Department has reported more than 500 incidents of theft from motor vehicles that have occurred through November. In addition,

The state health department reported a record breaking rise in COVID-19 cases on Saturday.

THURSDAY UPDATES: Camden County reports 5 new COVID-19 related deaths

December 3, 2020 9:04 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Cole County reports 22 COVID-19 related deaths Tuesday, could be attributed to reporting delay

December 1, 2020 7:33 PM Connor Hirsch

According to their dashboard, four deaths were related to residents in the community. The department is reporting 18 deaths from residents in long term care facilities. That brings the total number of deaths in the county to 53.