Local shelters working to get the homeless access to stimulus payments
Local homeless shelters, like the Salvation Army, are ensuring residents and clients have access to federally-approved stimulus money if eligible.
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Four arrested after MSHP finds guns, drugs and cash
COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers busted a vehicle for speeding in Cole County Friday night and found guns and drugs inside. In a tweet, MSHP said state troopers stopped the vehicle on US 54, at Hammann Drive. Upon further investigation, troopers seized two loaded guns, over $16,000 in cash and a
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Jefferson City man convicted of assault charges, cleared of felony murder
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A suspect in a deadly Jefferson City shooting was cleared of felony murder charges. Dana Day Junior was accused of killing Taveeon Fowler in 2017. After nearly 6 hours of discussion, a jury convicted Day of first- and second-degree assault charges. Prosecutor Locke Thompson says Day took part in a fight
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Two arrested on drug charges Thursday in Jefferson City
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people have also been charged following a drug bust in Jefferson City. Ashley Allen Police say Treyvon White and Ashley Allen were both arrested Thursday at the home off of Candlelight Drive. According to the probable cause statement, a stolen gun from Holts Summit and around 10 ounces of meth
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Jefferson City chase ends south of Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri State Highway Patrol report a chase that began in the city has ended south of Columbia on US 63. According to Corporal Green, a chase began after an incident at a Kohl’s in Jefferson City. The department’s helicopter was used to follow the vehicle before it was spike. Three people are
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THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 85th coronavirus related death, 27th this year
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Homeless can receive access to stimulus payments
COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) The homeless population has the ability to receive stimulus checks. The IRS offers a free tax filing tool on its website allowing for unhoused people who make less than $72,000 annually to file easily. The department also offers free tax prep help for those in need, which will provide options for tax
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Tank full of anhydrous ammonia pulled from Missouri River
Several federal, state and local agencies pulled a 1,500-gallon tank full of a potentially deadly chemical from the Missouri River in central Missouri.
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Missouri launches ‘Get a Ride’ page to increase access to vaccines
Get a Ride’s website connects residents with several free and low-cost transportation, both statewide and by region.
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Jefferson City Fire Department report reveals new details on Tuesday morning house fire
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) New details to share with you about a Tuesday morning Jefferson City house fire. According to the report from the Jefferson City Fire Department, two people that firefighters spoke with were not familiar with the other people in the home or the homeowners. Officials say that at least five people made
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No one injured during a Jefferson City mobile home fire
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A mobile home caught fire Wednesday afternoon on the 2300 block of Schott road in Jefferson City. Jefferson City and Cole County Firefighters responded to the mobile home fire. Officials report that no one was home at the time of the fire according to the renters of the property. Officials are
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TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone County passes 50,000 residents receiving first dose of coronavirus vaccine
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Jefferson City man arrested after alleged Saturday robbery
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man was arrested Saturday after an alleged robbery where he took money and a gun from the victim. According to court documents, Tez Kaywood drove the victim home from Eldon. The victim attempted to pay Kaywood but Kaywood pulled out a gun and robbed the victim of his
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MONDAY UPDATES: Boone County nearing 50,000 residents to receive first dose of coronavirus vaccine
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Over 225,000 Missourians vaccinated following Phase 1B Tier 3 activation
After the state activated Phase 1B Tier 3 on Monday, 225,016 Missourians got vaccinated through Friday.
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FRIDAY UPDATES: Over 1,700 vaccinated during Cole County vaccination event
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Mass vaccination event in Jefferson City prioritizes school employees
Jefferson City is set to hold a mass vaccination clinic at the Linc, giving Cole County school staff the first opportunity to register.
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Cole County moves polling locations for next month’s election
COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Some voters in Cole County may want to double-check their polling location before next month’s election. According to the Cole county clerk’s office, the location at The Linc has been moved back to McClung Park off of McClung Park drive. A spokesperson says the polling place at LC Church is now
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Cole County holding mass coronavirus vaccine event Friday
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A mass vaccine event will be held tomorrow in Cole County. The event will be held at The Linc in Jefferson City from 8 a.m. till 4 p.m. It’s a walkthrough clinic with the Pfizer vaccine The director of the Cole County health department said there were still appointments available. The
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Jefferson City to host annual restaurant showcase Thursday night
Last year, the annual event was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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