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State employees, lawmakers create distance from work as coronavirus cases climb

March 17, 2020 9:42 PM Barry Mangold

Cole County confirmed its first case of COVID-19 in a surprise news conference Tuesday, as the state government takes precautions to limit the spread.

Gov. Mike Parson gives first daily briefing on COVID-19

Gov. Parson holds first daily briefing on coronavirus response

March 17, 2020 5:28 PM Barry Mangold

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson and state health officials will hold a press conference Tuesday night to update on the state’s response to COVID-19.

TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone COVID-19 patient brings Missouri cases to 15

March 17, 2020 5:29 AM ABC 17 News Team

Get regular updates on the continuing COVID-19 pandemic here.

JC Schools addresses internet, food concerns ahead of COVID-19 closure

March 16, 2020 9:36 PM Barry Mangold

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Tuesday will be the last day Jefferson City School District students will be in a classroom until early April. The district announced Tuesday that it will close on Wednesday until at least April 3 due to concerns about the spreading coronavirus, COVID-19. Jefferson City School District to close schools for more

Driver killed in Jefferson City crash

March 16, 2020 9:41 PM Katie Greathouse

A driver was killed in a crash Monday afternoon in Jefferson City.

Cole County limits crowd sizes to fight novel coronavirus

March 16, 2020 3:52 PM ABC 17 News Team

Cole County health authorities plan to limit gatherings to 50 people or fewer with some exceptions at a news conference Monday afternoon.

Health department asks polling places to take precautions to prevent spread of COVID-19

March 9, 2020 6:53 PM Connor Hirsch

As the coronavirus outbreak continues to spread across the country, health officials have recommended polling places take extra caution during tomorrow’s primary election.

Judge denies bond for suspect in Cole County teen’s 1991 killing

March 9, 2020 10:56 AM Molly Stawinoga

William “Chris” Niemet, the man arrested in the 1991 shooting death of a teenager in Cole County, could find out Monday whether he will get a chance to get out of jail on bond.

Jefferson City man taken to hospital after pedestrian crash on US 50

March 9, 2020 8:34 AM Matt Ragsdale

A man is in good condition after being involved in a pedestrian crash in Cole County late Sunday night.

MoDOT Central District sign and a filled pothole.

MoDOT: ‘Potholes are blooming’

March 7, 2020 5:12 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation says crews will be focusing on repairing potholes through April. “There is a lot more than we’ve seen in previous years,” said Adam Pulley the Central District communications manager for MoDOT. According to a report from MoDOT, in 2019, the department patched roughly 730,000 potholes worth an

JC Schools board votes to appeal ruling on fired administrator, hire outside attorney

March 6, 2020 11:55 AM Joe McLean

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City School District’s board voted Friday morning to file an appeal of a judge’s ruling that the district must reinstate a fired administrator. “We believe it is in the best interest of our staff and students to do so, as protecting the privacy and security of the data entrusted

Cole County assessor’s assault charge dismissed

March 6, 2020 10:16 AM Joe McLean

The Cole County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office confirmed Friday that it has dismissed a fourth-degree assault charge filed against Cole County Assessor Chris Estes.

Jefferson City School District to appeal circuit court loss

March 5, 2020 12:26 PM Joe McLean

The Jefferson City School District has some legal options after a Cole County judge ordered the board to rehire and provide back-pay to a former administrator.

Court documents: Centertown woman accused of threatening to kill her child

March 5, 2020 3:19 PM Matt Ragsdale

According to the document, Ligon put her child into its crib, then attacked her sister.

Capital View Levee rehab could take months

March 4, 2020 7:26 PM Zach Boetto

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) EDITOR’S NOTE: The estimated completion date of levee repairs has been corrected. A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers official says the Capital View Levee rebuilding process should be completed by the end of summer. Contractors currently have the ability to place bids on the contract which the Corps published on Feb.

Judge orders Jefferson City School District to rehire fired administrator

March 4, 2020 10:47 AM Joe McLean

A judge ruled this week that the Jefferson City School District illegally fired an administrator who transferred work files to her personal computer.

Jefferson City teen gets 12-year suspended sentence in connection with 2018 killing

March 4, 2020 11:21 AM Matt Ragsdale

A Jefferson City teen was sentenced to 12 years in prison on Tuesday after he pleaded guilty to a charge of first-degree robbery in December.

Cole County siren drill stimulates outreach awareness

March 3, 2020 7:52 PM Zach Boetto

Tornado sirens sounded Tuesday at 10 a.m. for the annual statewide tornado drill in Missouri. The tornado drill came during Severe Weather Week and just hours after a tornado ravaged through Nashville, Tenn. Sierra Thomas, the Cole County Emergency Management Agency director, said she drove out to Brazito to make sure sirens could be heard,

Second teen charged in deadly 2019 Jefferson City shooting

March 3, 2020 12:55 PM Joe McLean

Prosecutors charged a second Holts Summit teen on Tuesday in connection with a Halloween murder in Jefferson City.

Demolition permit issued for Jefferson City airport terminal

March 3, 2020 11:16 AM Joe McLean

The paperwork is finalized for the demolition of the Jefferson City Memorial Airport terminal to get underway.