County clerks take thousands of requests for absentee, mail-in ballots for August primary
COLUMBIA, Mo. County clerks in mid-Missouri took thousands of requests for absentee and mail-in ballots for the August primary election.
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Mayor says Jefferson City mask proclamation sets right example
Jefferson City’s mayor said Tuesday that the emergency proclamation on masks approved by the city council is a way for the city government to set an example for organizations and businesses.
Continue ReadingPublic Works departments prepared for more storms
COLE COUNTY Mo. (KMIZ) Torrential rain hit Jefferson City Sunday night causing roads to flood and debris to line the streets. Britt Smith, the operations division director for Jefferson City Public Works said “it might’ve been the most intense storm he’s seen in his career.” Smith said some of the main issues surrounded culverts and
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Commission backs removal of Jefferson City Confederate monument
A Jefferson City commission is backing an effort to remove a monument to Confederate Gen. Sterling Price on Moreau Drive.
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Blair Oaks seeks feedback on return to school
COLE COUNTY, Mo. Leaders in the Blair Oaks R-II School District are turning their attention to the fall semester as summer school comes to an end. Thursday marked the last day of summer classes. The district sent surveys about the upcoming school year to parents, staff and students on Wednesday. The survey for parents included
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Patrol investigates potential misuse of Cole County funds
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the potential misuse of funds in Cole County.
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Helias football coach tests positive for COVID-19
Helias Catholic High School said one football coach tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday morning.
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Campaign finance: Galloway raises more than Parson, county commission challengers bring in thousands
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The leading Democratic challenger for governor doubled what Missouri’s chief executive made this quarter, according to campaign finance filings with the state. The Missouri Ethics Commission reports show Gov. Mike Parson still has more money on hand in his campaign to retain his seat as governor than state auditor Nicole Galloway.
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Governor signs bill that gives land to Heartland Port Authority
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Heartland Port Authority of Central Missouri held a news conference Tuesday after Gov. Mike Parson signed a bill that gives land along the Missouri River to the port authority.
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Cole County Commission: FBI investigating threats made after ambulance purchases
The Cole County Commission said the FBI is investigating threats that followed the commission’s decision to buy ambulances from a Canadian company.
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Jefferson City Schools to release re-opening plan Wednesday after receiving staff and parent feedback
The district polled parents and staff about what they would like to see in the re-opening plan, providing a variety of options.
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Eight people displaced by Jefferson City fire
The Jefferson City Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 1200 block of East Dunklin Street Saturday shortly before 1 p.m.
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Mask ordinance not on the table in Jefferson City
Jefferson City does not have any current plan to require masks as COVID-19 case numbers continue to increase.
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SUNDAY UPDATES: Cole County sees record increase in COVID cases
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported 310 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday.
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One person receives serious injuries in Jefferson City crash
The Jefferson City Police Department and the Jefferson City Fire Department responded to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Mississippi Street and Ellis Boulevard Sunday morning
Continue ReadingSATURDAY UPDATES: Boone County sees record increase in COVID-19 cases
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported 27,133 cases of COVID-19 Saturday. Saturday’s increase is equal to 472 new cases.
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Fire damages Jefferson City duplex
Firefighters extinguished a fire at a duplex in Jefferson City on Friday night.
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Jefferson City man gets two life sentences in 2016 double murder
A Jefferson City man who pleaded guilty to killing his ex-girlfriend and her boyfriend will spend the rest of his life in prison.
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MoDOT budget cuts affect Mid-Missouri transportation projects
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation’s funding of $50 million for the Governor’s Cost-Share Program has been cut in half due to COVID-19 budget constraints. According to MODOT, the fiscal year 2020 budget included $50 million of General Revenue funds for MoDOT to work collaboratively with the Department of Economic Development to
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THURSDAY UPDATES: Lincoln University to host online graduation
Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.
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