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Corps to keep reservoir levels lower to brace for possible flooding
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Kansas City District says it will keep water levels lower in reservoirs because of the risk of spring flooding.
Continue ReadingThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Kansas City District says it will keep water levels lower in reservoirs because of the risk of spring flooding.
Continue ReadingNumbers from the Missouri Department of Health and Human Services show the two major Jefferson City health care providers have a total of 268 licensed beds.
Continue ReadingWhen looking at the number of cases of COVID-19 in specific areas, health departments list three main ways the patient caught the virus: travel-related, contact with a confirmed case and community transmission.
Continue ReadingAn Ashland man has been charged with harassment after he allegedly told two store clerks he had COVID-19 and asked them if they wanted it.
Continue ReadingA group that represents public health agencies in major Missouri metropolitan areas sent a letter to Gov. Mike Parson on Friday pushing for tighter controls on public movement.
Continue ReadingOfficials with the Cole County Health Department announced they will hold a press conference at 4 p.m. to update the community about new public guidelines amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Continue ReadingThe Jefferson City Police Department arrested a third person after a shooting near a gas station at the roundabout at Jefferson Street and Stadium Boulevard on March 11.
Continue ReadingAuthorities closed some roads in Mid-Missouri due to flooding Thursday.
Continue ReadingJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) As the number of cases of COVID-19 in Missouri continues to climb, emergency responders are preparing for the possibility of exposure. The director of Missouri’s Department of Public Safety, Sandy Karsten, said at a news conference Wednesday that large orders or protective equipment for responders is on its way to the
Continue ReadingThe Cole County Health Department announced the news in a release just before 6 p.m. The department said the patient’s name would remain confidential and that the case was related to travel.
Continue ReadingCole County officials said Tuesday that a resident has tested positive for novel coronavirus, while state health authorities said a Boone County resident also has COVID-19.
Continue ReadingCole County confirmed its first case of COVID-19 in a surprise news conference Tuesday, as the state government takes precautions to limit the spread.
Continue ReadingMissouri Gov. Mike Parson and state health officials will hold a press conference Tuesday night to update on the state’s response to COVID-19.
Continue ReadingGet regular updates on the continuing COVID-19 pandemic here.
Continue ReadingJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Tuesday will be the last day Jefferson City School District students will be in a classroom until early April. The district announced Tuesday that it will close on Wednesday until at least April 3 due to concerns about the spreading coronavirus, COVID-19. Jefferson City School District to close schools for more
Continue ReadingA driver was killed in a crash Monday afternoon in Jefferson City.
Continue ReadingCole County health authorities plan to limit gatherings to 50 people or fewer with some exceptions at a news conference Monday afternoon.
Continue ReadingAs the coronavirus outbreak continues to spread across the country, health officials have recommended polling places take extra caution during tomorrow’s primary election.
Continue ReadingWilliam “Chris” Niemet, the man arrested in the 1991 shooting death of a teenager in Cole County, could find out Monday whether he will get a chance to get out of jail on bond.
Continue ReadingA man is in good condition after being involved in a pedestrian crash in Cole County late Sunday night.
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