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Families still searching for housing after Jefferson City tornado

May 6, 2020 8:29 PM Sydney Olsen

Nearly one year after a tornado ripped through Jefferson City, local groups are still working to find housing for families and individuals who lost their homes.

Jefferson City man accused of child sex crimes

May 6, 2020 9:02 AM Katie Greathouse

Deputies with the Cole County Sheriff’s Department arrested a Jefferson City man suspected of child sex crimes Tuesday afternoon.

Man accused of gun threat in Cole County

May 5, 2020 5:11 PM Matt Ragsdale

Cole County prosecutors filed multiple felony charges against a man accused of threatening another person with a gun early Saturday.

Boone County reopen order more strict than state order

May 3, 2020 6:21 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) The state of Missouri and Boone County have new reopen orders going into effect Monday morning at midnight. There are not many differences between the two, however, the Boone County reopen order is more strict on allowing businesses to reopen. Cole County has been following statewide guidelines since April 25 and will

Cole County authorities seek information on missing man

April 29, 2020 1:51 PM Matthew Sanders

The Cole County Sheriff’s Department is asking the public for help finding a man who went missing this week.

Mid-Missouri counties to get millions in federal funding

April 28, 2020 9:25 PM Katie Greathouse

Several counties in Mid-Missouri are expected to receive millions of dollars in federal funding to help with COVID-19-related costs.

Cole County health officials recommend going with statewide COVID-19 order

April 28, 2020 11:37 AM Amber Tabeling

The Cole County Health Department recommended Tuesday that county leaders not adopt specific local regulations related to COVID-19 when a statewide stay-at-home order expires Sunday.

Two charged with Jefferson City robbery, shooting

April 27, 2020 5:19 PM Matthew Sanders

Prosecutors have charged two Jefferson City men with armed robbery and assault after they allegedly shot another man who wanted to sell them a phone.

First responders recognize health care workers in Cole County

April 23, 2020 8:01 PM Katie Greathouse

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. First responders gathered outside Jefferson City hospitals to recognize health care workers Thursday night. Members from the Jefferson City police and fire departments as well as Cole County EMS paid tribute to workers at SSM Health St. Mary’s and Capitol Region by cheering, honking and flashing their car lights. The tribute lasted

Hairstylists pre-booking appointments while future regulations on operations remain unclear

April 22, 2020 6:27 PM Connor Hirsch

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The salon industry is one of the many industries shut down by the COVID-19 outbreak, and many stylists are preparing for clients to return. While regulations on when or if salons will be able to open their doors remain unclear in Missouri, some stylists and salon owners have started booking appoints

SSM to close some clinics, pharmacies in Mid-Missouri

April 22, 2020 4:30 PM Matthew Sanders

SSM Health will close several clinics and pharmacies in Mid-Missouri in what it calls “an effort to ensure the viability of our medical ministry in Mid-Missouri.”

Cole County will not extend local stay-at-home order, statewide order still in effect

April 21, 2020 9:42 AM Joe McLean

Cole County Health Department Director Kristi Campbell told commissioners Tuesday that her stay-at-home order will not be extended past the 12:01 p.m. Saturday expiration date.

Counties discussing how to reopen businesses as COVID-19 continues

April 17, 2020 2:50 PM Amber Tabeling

Cole County Health Department officials said the way businesses reopen may look different for every county across the state.

COVID-19 contact investigations consume Mid-Missouri health departments’ resources

April 17, 2020 4:49 PM Matt Ragsdale

Health departments across Mid-Missouri are working around the clock to track down people who may have come into contact with someone who later tested positive for COVID-19.

Mid-Missouri leaders respond to the idea of reopening the state

April 16, 2020 5:48 PM Ben Fein

Local leaders who spoke with ABC 17 News on Thursday said they would like to lift restrictions on business and movement put in place to slow COVID-19 as soon as possible, but such easing must be done in a safe way.

Jefferson City sales tax revenue lags, full virus impact unknown

April 15, 2020 5:28 PM Joe McLean

Jefferson City leaders are proceeding with caution on many sales-tax supported projects while monitoring the expected drop in revenue associated with COVID-19.

JEFFTRAN seeks $2.3 million in federal funds to soften impact of pandemic

April 15, 2020 1:46 PM Joe McLean

Jefferson City Transit Division director Mark Mehmert said Wednesday he’s filing an application for the department to collect $2.3 million in federal funds meant to help cover expenses accrued from the COVID-19 crisis.

State’s online financial reporting tool adds local government data

April 15, 2020 9:29 AM Joe McLean

The Missouri State Treasurer’s office announced Tuesday an expansion of the Show-Me Checkbook, an online financial transparency portal, to include data from local governments.

Chamber of Commerce polling Jefferson City area businesses on COVID-19 impact

April 13, 2020 12:56 PM Joe McLean

The Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce is working to gauge how local businesses are shouldering the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent stay-at-home orders.

Cole County deputies arrest 5 people in connection with Wardsville drug bust

April 13, 2020 10:47 AM Matt Ragsdale

The Cole County Sheriff’s Office said Monday a fifth person was arrested in connection with a Wardsville drug bust that happened on Friday.