Police, trainers urge vigilance, action in threatening situations
People who find themselves in dangerous situations should try to draw attention to themselves and pay attention to their surroundings, a Jefferson…
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Iberia man arrested and charged with sexual assault after an incident at Jefferson City hotel Tuesday
According to court documents, David Lee is accused of luring the 19-year-old victim to a hotel on the 1300 block of Jefferson Street and raping her,…
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Missouri State Highway Patrol pulls multiple vehicles out of Missouri River in Jefferson City
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri State Highway Patrol is working to pull out multiple cars out of the Missouri River. Troopers already pulled out…
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Multiple candidates vying for Jefferson City 4th Ward seat
Three candidates have thrown their hats in the ring for an open Jefferson City Council…
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Capitol Avenue blocked, law enforcement patrol ahead of inauguration
Security at Missouri’s capitol building is on alert ahead of inauguration events in Washington D.C.…
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Jefferson City receives $1.5 million grant to support commercial redevelopment project in opportunity zone
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KMIZ) U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross reports that Jefferson City will receive a $1.5 million grant to support the…
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Cole County leaders working to increase coronavirus vaccinations
Cole County’s Presiding Commissioner says he and other county leaders are working to increase coronavirus vaccinations across the…
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Some educators eager for coronavirus vaccine but Missouri timeline remains unknown
Teachers and school staff are in Tier 3 of Phase 1B in the state’s vaccination plan.…
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Enhanced security, lack of legislative business makes for slow day in downtown Jefferson City
Jefferson City’s downtown saw little foot traffic Monday, with a combination of a state holiday and enhanced security precautions around the Capitol…
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Jefferson City officials bracing for potential protests Wednesday as nationwide unrest continues
Some state workers received an email asking them to work from home on Wednesday because of the potential protests near the Missouri…
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State boosts Capitol security amid FBI warnings of violence
State authorities are on high alert amid concerns of widespread violence following the deadly U.S. Capitol siege on Jan.…
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Columbia, Jefferson City observe Martin Luther King Jr. day
City building and services will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. day, in both Columbia and Jefferson City.…
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FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports fourth death this week, 65th overall
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WINTER STORM UPDATES: Roads show continued improvement as snow tapers off
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THURSDAY UPDATES: Cooper County reports five COVID-19 deaths in weekly post
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Poll: Columbia, Jefferson City-area residents are less likely to get vaccinated
According to the poll, 36% of residents are very likely to get vaccinated, 14% are somewhat likely and 46% said they are not likely to take the…
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Jefferson City man sentenced to life in prison for 2017 murder
Cole County Circuit Judge Daniel Green sentenced Jeffery Millens to life in prison on Wednesday after he was convicted of murder in…
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Health leaders say vaccine education will be crucial to reaching wide-spread immunity
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) As doses of COVID-19 vaccines are continuing to be administered to the first phase of Missourians, health leaders are…
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Road work keeps MoDOT busy despite COVID-19 pandemic
The Missouri Department of Transportation said Tuesday that calls for service were on track with previous years in 2020 despite the coronavirus…
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Local law enforcement confident in Missouri inauguration security plan after U.S. Capitol riots
Missouri State Highway Patrol Capt. John Hotz said law enforcement set up checkpoints around the state Capitol with a required metal detector scan…
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