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TUESDAY UPDATES: JC School District reports 2 new facilities reporting their first COVID-19 case on campus

September 15, 2020 11:22 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for local updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jefferson City asking for almost $1.5 million in CARES Act funding from Cole County

September 15, 2020 7:56 PM Connor Hirsch

According to 31 applications retrieved from the city through a sunshine request, $1,476,710 is being requested to help the city handle the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Cole County was given just about $9 million dollars to distribute to cities, communities, businesses and organizations impacted by the crisis.

MONDAY UPDATES: Death due to COVID-19 reported in three counties

September 14, 2020 5:18 AM ABC 17 News Team

Get live updates on the COVID-19 pandemic here.

Jefferson City conducting sewer main rehabilitation Wednesday

September 14, 2020 6:10 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City Wastewater division will be conducting sewer main rehabilitation Wednesday at several locations. Crews will start Wednesday and will effect the following locations: 1500 block of E. High St.,the 200 block of S Lincoln St.,the 1400 & 1500 block of E. McCarty St., andthe 400 block of Vetter Ln. Individual

Cole County closing Gateway Drive for stormwater improvement project

September 14, 2020 4:23 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Cole County Public Works will close down the 200 block of Gateway Drive Wednesday at 7 a.m. for two weeks for storm water improvement.

Missouri State Board of Education relaxes substitute teacher requirements amid COVID-19 pandemic

September 14, 2020 11:59 AM Riane Cleveland

The Missouri State Board of Education has relaxed substitute teacher requirements in case of a possible shortage because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Vehicle parked with its lights on.

Cole County man dies in early Sunday crash

September 14, 2020 10:53 AM ABC 17 News Team

A Cole County man died after his truck went off the road and slammed into a tree early Sunday.

WATCH: Blair Oaks superintendent checks in after first three weeks of school

September 14, 2020 2:08 AM Molly Stawinoga

Watch an interview with the Blair Oaks R-II superintendent.

SUNDAY UPDATES: COVID-19 cases confirmed in Harry S. Truman State Office Building.

September 13, 2020 2:38 PM Sydney Olsen

The Department of Health and Senior Services has reported 102,747 cases of COVID-19 in Missouri.

Airplane’s landing gear collapses at Jefferson City airport

September 13, 2020 6:03 PM Sydney Olsen

Jefferson City police and fire responded to the Jefferson City Memorial Airport Sunday afternoon after an airplane slid on the runway.

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

SATURDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 90 new COVID-19 cases

September 12, 2020 2:15 PM Sydney Olsen

The Department of Health and Senior Services reported 1,974 new COVID-19 cases Saturday.

Cole County schools to decide if educators are considered essential workers

September 10, 2020 3:54 PM Matt Ragsdale

Under the provision, teachers and staff who are considered essential workers are allowed to return to work if they have been exposed to COVID-19, so long as they do not show coronavirus symptoms.

Cole County courthouse in Jefferson City

Cole County Commission approves multiple CARES Act funding requests

September 10, 2020 8:05 AM Matt Ragsdale

The Cole County Commission approved multiple CARES Act funding requests during a meeting Thursday morning.

Man accused of child abuse in Cole County

September 9, 2020 9:15 PM Katie Greathouse

Prosecutors charged a man with child abuse in Cole County on Sunday.

Illinois man killed in weekend Cole County crash

September 8, 2020 10:11 AM ABC 17 News Team

An Illinois died when his car hit a tree early Sunday in Cole County.

Cole County commissioners to review CARES Act funding requests

September 8, 2020 8:53 AM Matt Ragsdale

The Cole County Commission is set to review two CARES Act funding requests during a Tuesday morning meeting.

Jefferson City hopes for federal funding to cover COVID-19 costs

September 7, 2020 6:43 PM Connor Hirsch

Presiding Commissioner Sam Bushman said phase two includes $2 million. The application to apply will open Sept. 8 and closes Sept. 30.

SSM Health St. Mary's COVID-19 Testing site 9-3-2020

Cole County to begin accepting applications for CARES Act Funding

September 3, 2020 6:37 PM Connor Hirsch

This will be the first time hospitals in the county will be able to apply for funds. SSM Health St. Mary’s and Capitol Regional Medical Center are the primary places in the County to get tested for COVID-19.

Three juveniles detained, teen arrested after Jefferson City chase

September 3, 2020 11:52 AM Matthew Sanders

Jefferson City police say they detained three juveniles and arrested an 18-year-old wanted on Florida warrants after a chase late Wednesday.

Jefferson City man indicted on several sex, assault charges

September 2, 2020 4:37 PM Lucas Geisler

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man currently in prison faces more than a dozen crimes related to sexual and physical abuse. A Cole County grand jury inducted Francis H. Kempker of thirteen crimes, including rape, kidnapping, assault and armed criminal action. The indictment claims Kempker committed these crimes throughout 2016 to four different