Lincoln University forgives student debt with CARES Act funds
The money covers the debts of about 930 students who owe money for semesters from spring 2020 through this summer. The university said in a news…
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More people continue to get vaccinated at outreach clinics across Mid-Missouri
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Around 20 doses were given out Wednesday at the food truck roundup in Columbia today, and although these are not the numbers…
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Jefferson City man charged with murder after shooting at Lazy Gators May 29
LAKE OZARK, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man is charged with the shooting death of a man at Lazy Gators in Camden County over Memorial Day weekend.…
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More than 57,000 Missourians could be mandated to get vaccine pending White House decision
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The White House is strongly considering requiring federal employees to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19, or submit…
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Health experts give advice to avoid heat risks ahead of the upcoming heatwave
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) With the heat index on Wednesday and Thursday ranging from 100 to 110, health experts are advising people to take…
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No charges in Jefferson City fatal police shooting
Officers shot and killed Clay Willingham of Moberly on June 7 during a stop for expired registration on Truman Boulevard near the Capital Mall. The…
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Missouri medical association expects hospitals to mandate coronavirus vaccination
The American Medical Association, the American College of Physicians, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Public Health Association…
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Jefferson City Jaycees Fair starts Monday with COVID-19 safety measures
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The annual Jefferson City Jaycees Fair kicks off Monday night with COVID-19 safety measures in place again this year. Last…
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Cooling centers are open to help beat the heat
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Salvation Army has several cooling center locations in Columbia and Jefferson City to help beat the heat during heat…
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Jefferson City man faces charges after gas station shooting
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man is now charged for this week’s gas station shooting. Latrell Batts is charged with three counts of…
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FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County active coronavirus cases drop for the first time in two weeks; remains above 700
Check back for updates related to the coronavirus pandemic in…
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Jefferson City man gets probation in 2019 shooting
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man pleads guilty to several charges after a December 2019 shooting and gets five years probation. Jerome…
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Cole County man pleads guilty in arson case
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Russellville man has entered a guilty plea in a 2019 arson case after he set two fires at a trailer he co-owns. Dylan…
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Man arrested after shooting at Jefferson City gas station
Officers on Thursday afternoon arrested a 23-year-old man in connection with the shooting, according to a Jefferson City Police Department news…
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Grease fire closes Jefferson City Arby’s
Firefighters were sent to the restaurant at 2815 S. Ten Mile Drive on Thursday morning for a fryer on fire, according to a news release. The…
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Missouri to offer cash prizes for coronavirus vaccine; new health director named
The state will offer people 12 and older who have had at least one shot of a coronavirus vaccine a chance to enter a drawing for $10,000 starting…
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Jefferson City police arrest man accused of exposing self to child in city park
Officers were called at about 11 a.m. Tuesday to Ellis Porter Riverside Park on a report of a man who had exposed himself to a child in the women’s…
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Health experts recommend COVID-19 mitigation strategies should return ahead of school year at the Jefferson City Council
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Council met Monday to give a pandemic update on where to get vaccinated and where to get tested as…
Continue Reading Last day for Jefferson City students to be fully vaccinated by the first day of school
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Monday is the last day for students who attend the Jefferson City School District to start the vaccination process and be…
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Coronavirus cases in Cole County on the rise as vaccine site set to close
The state says cases have nearly doubled in Cole County week over…
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