Road to Recovery event to showcase homes built for tornado victims
River City Habitat for Humanity is hosting an open house for four new homes Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
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Police departments across mid-Missouri ask residents to lock their cars
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,
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THURSDAY UPDATES: Camden County reports 5 new COVID-19 related deaths
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Cole County reports 22 COVID-19 related deaths Tuesday, could be attributed to reporting delay
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.
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TUESDAY UPDATES: Cole County reports 22 COVID-19 related deaths, Audrain County reports one related death
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MONDAY UPDATES: Missouri DHSS adds 138 COVID-19 related deaths to state dashboard
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Some local schools return to in-person learning, others go virtual after Thanksgiving break
Some local school districts are returning to in-person learning, post-Thanksgiving break.
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Mid-Missouri Salvation Army facing increased holiday need during COVID-19 pandemic
The pandemic has forced many to lose their jobs. In Cole County, 5,669 people have filed for unemployment because of the virus.
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Jefferson City bars prepare for large crowds the night before Thanksgiving
The night before thanksgiving in Jefferson City is usually a big night for downtown bars, but this year may feel different amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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TUESDAY UPDATES: Missouri launches new COVID-19 vaccine website for residents
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Continue Reading MONDAY UPDATES: Missouri DHSS adds 161 COVID-19 to state dashboard
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Assistance agencies struggling to keep up with needs of less fortunate
According to representatives from both agencies, the demand for help in the first half of the year has put them in a tough position in these winter months.
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SUNDAY UPDATES: Missouri reports more than 4,000 new COVID-19 cases
The Department of Health and Senior Services reported 4,215 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday.
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Saturday updates: State COVID-19 numbers continue to rise
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The state health department reported 4,876 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, according to it’s dashboard. This puts Missouri at 267,312 cases since the beginning of the pandemic. Saturday’s increase is up from the 4,614 new cases reported Friday. The state also added 18 new deaths bringing the total to 3,555. Total tests reported
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UPDATE: Power restored to 200 Three Rivers Electric Cooperative customers
COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Three River Electric Cooperative outage map is now reporting at 5 p.m. that power has been restored to the customers affected by the outage. Officials posted on social media that a dump truck tore a three-phase power line down off of Zion Road, Oak Ridge Road and Quail Valley Lake in
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COVID-19 cases strain Jefferson City hospital resources; St. Mary’s ICU pushed to its limit
A doctor representing St. Mary’s Hospital said the hospital intensive care unit was over capacity for three days this week.
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Authorities arrest Lake Ozark man after multiple pursuits
Jefferson City police say one man was arrested Tuesday night after authorities initiated multiple chases for the person.
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: SSM Health changes drive-thru COVID-19 testing hours in Mexico
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Continue Reading Update: Jefferson City Police report suspect in custody
UPDATE 6:30 P.M.: Jefferson City Police report the suspect law enforcement had been looking is now in custody. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Cole County law enforcement is in a manhunt searching for a suspect on the 3000 block of Route T according to Sheriff John Wheeler. According to Jefferson City Police social media, the suspect
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Cole County Sheriff and JCPD have plans in place if staffing issues arise due to COVID-19
While some jobs can be moved remote, law enforcement officers have to be out in the field. Lieutenant David Williams with the Jefferson City Police said this is something they have been dealing with since the beginning of the pandemic.
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