WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Columbia Public School Finance Committee votes to recommend extension of COVID-19 leave for employees
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Cole County health leaders learning more about COVID-19 vaccine, focused on long term care and healthcare workers first
The communicable disease coordinator for the Cole County Health Department Chezney Schulte said once the vaccine makes it to the area, health care providers and long-term care facilities will be the focus.
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Coronavirus changes swearing in for governor, lawmakers
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic is forcing changes in next month’s inauguration of Missouri Gov. Mike Parson and swearing-in ceremonies for state officials. Parson’s office said the traditional inaugural ball and parade will be postponed to August, when they will be held in conjunction with the state’s 200th birthday observance. The governor,
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Nearly all Missouri counties currently in COVID-19 ‘red zone’
According to the latest White House ‘red zone’ report, obtained by ABC News, 95 counties in Missouri are currently in the “red zone,” including Boone, Cole and Callaway counties.
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Jefferson City Fire Department battled large garage fire near downtown
JEFFERSON CITY , Mo (KMIZ) Jefferson City Fire Department responded to a garage fire in the 800 block of East Wall Way off of Cherry Street Tuesday. Assistant Fire Chief Matt Bowden said the department responded to the fire after it was reported around 5 p.m. When fire personnel arrived, they found massive flames from
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Missouri referendum petition laws ruled unconstitutional
LIBERTY, Mo. (AP) — A circuit court judge has ruled that laws used by Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft last year to thwart a referendum petition on abortion restrictions are unconstitutional. Cole County Circuit Judge Jon Beetem ruled that Ashcroft did not give opponents of a restrictive Missouri abortion law enough time to collect
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Cole County shortens quarantine guidelines to match federal standards
The meeting is set to start at 6 p.m. and will be held virtually over Webex, and streamed live on the city’s Facebook page.
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Free COVID-19 testing in Cole and Cooper hosting testing Dec. 8 thru 15
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The State of Missouri is continuing to host community testing events throughout the state. Missourians can register for these events currently scheduled at health.mo.gov/communitytest and also continue to check back for future opportunities to be tested at an event nearby. Missouri residency is the only requirement; individuals do not have to
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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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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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