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Patrol closes Cole County road for vehicle stuck in water

February 1, 2021 2:55 PM Matt Ragsdale

Missouri state troopers closed a road just west of Jefferson City in order to recover a vehicle stuck in water.

MU Health to open 4,000 slots for coronavirus vaccine shots

February 1, 2021 11:30 AM Zola Crowder

The state will alternate weekly which hospital groups the doses are going to.

Former California, Mo. officers file lawsuit against city after being ‘wrongfully discharged’

January 28, 2021 11:58 PM ABC 17 News Team

CALIFORNIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Three former California Missouri police officers filed a lawsuit against the department this week. According to court documents, former officers Jared Allen, Nick Stobbart were fired and Christopher Tew quit the police department after they reported criminal evidence being mishandled. The trio claim in court filings that the police chief, captain, and

THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 86 new COVID-19 cases, 1st time vaccination rate is 7.4%

January 28, 2021 11:28 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Cole County officials plan to vaccinate 2,000 next week

January 28, 2021 9:14 AM Matt Ragsdale

Cole County leaders say officials are planning to hold a coronavirus vaccination clinic for area residents next week.

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,