THURSDAY UPDATES: Cole County reports 43 new COVID-19 cases
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WATCH: Cole County health officials say countywide hospitalizations back to normal levels
Cole County health officials gave an update on the COVID-19 pandemic Thursday morning during an online meeting.
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Jefferson City man gets probation, fine for tax evasion
Judge Stephen Bough sentenced Ryan M. Phegley to three years of probation and ordered him to pay a $30,000 fine, according to federal court documents.
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Jefferson City man accused of raping 13-year-old
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man is accused of raping a 13-year-old. According to court documents, Antoinne Bellamy allegedly gave a teenager drugs and had sex with the victim twice. The mother first contacted authorities Monday after the incident according to court documents. Online court records report Bellamy is charged with statutory rape
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Columbia police looking for missing Jefferson City man under suspicious circumstances
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department is looking for a missing Jefferson City man they consider missing under suspicious circumstances since Monday. Columbia police are looking for a black 2011 GMC Sierra truck after man is reported missing under suspicious circumstances. Police report that Marqukis Hayes, 25, of Jefferson City was last seen with
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Appeals court upholds ruling that Jefferson City School District rehire administrator
Missouri’s Western District Court of Appeals issued its opinion upholding the ruling by Cole County Circuit Judge Jon Beetem on Tuesday
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Candidates file petitions to fill open Jefferson City council seats
In Jefferson City, several people filed petitions to run in the election — including two candidates hoping to fill open city council seats.
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Lincoln University new home to law enforcement officer training academy
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A historically black college in Jefferson City is home to a new law enforcement officer training academy. State leaders granted a one-year probationary training academy license to Lincoln University earlier today. Governor Mike Parson says law enforcement training is critical for Missouri to move forward. Gov. Mike Parson says, “Training is
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TUESDAY UPDATES: Moniteau County Health Center reports 17th COVID-19 related death
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St. Mary’s Hospital starts vaccinating staff against coronavirus
St. Mary’s Hospital in Jefferson City administered its first shots of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine Tuesday afternoon.
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Jefferson City Board of Education approves athletic facilities projects for high schools
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Board of Education approved the addition and completion of athletic facilities at both of the district’s high schools. Officials say the $20 million in projects will be funded through a Certificate of Participation (COP). The district says they will be taking advantage of historically low-interest rates, the district
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Missouri’s phased COVID-19 vaccinations could start next week
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri will soon enter phase one of their vaccine roll out plan after the FDA authorized Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use. The state says their plan revolves around three principles; vaccination, coordination, and communication. The first phase of that plan will begin in limited numbers, before the end of the year.
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Two charged with financial exploitation of the elderly
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Cole County Sheriff’s Department investigation into two people leads to charges of stealing and financial exploitation of the elderly. According to court documents, Bernard Hoffman and Athena Smith went to Kohl’s and used a Kohl’s credit card to purchase $339.44 worth of items. Hoffman and Smith can both be seen
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WATCH: Cole County leaders hold coronavirus briefing
Officials have scheduled a news conference for 2 p.m.
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Cause of large Jefferson City garage fire remains unknown
Fire investigators determined the blaze on Wall Way started in a crawl space but could not pinpoint an exact cause, according to a Jefferson City Fire Department report.
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Police: Shooting damaged property on Michigan Street
Jefferson City police say a residence and a vehicle in the 600 block of Michigan Street were damaged in a shooting Wednesday night.
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Cole County health leaders learning more about COVID-19 vaccine, focused on long term care and healthcare workers first
The communicable disease coordinator for the Cole County Health Department Chezney Schulte said once the vaccine makes it to the area, health care providers and long-term care facilities will be the focus.
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Coronavirus changes swearing in for governor, lawmakers
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic is forcing changes in next month’s inauguration of Missouri Gov. Mike Parson and swearing-in ceremonies for state officials. Parson’s office said the traditional inaugural ball and parade will be postponed to August, when they will be held in conjunction with the state’s 200th birthday observance. The governor,
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Jefferson City Fire Department battled large garage fire near downtown
JEFFERSON CITY , Mo (KMIZ) Jefferson City Fire Department responded to a garage fire in the 800 block of East Wall Way off of Cherry Street Tuesday. Assistant Fire Chief Matt Bowden said the department responded to the fire after it was reported around 5 p.m. When fire personnel arrived, they found massive flames from
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State cites Jefferson City group for Medicaid expansion postcards
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City group will have to pay a fine for not disclosing it paid for postcards sent to support an August ballot measure. The Missouri Ethics Commission fined the Jefferson City Area Indivisible $1,100 on Dec. 4 for failing to tell people it paid for postcards promoting Amendment 2 or
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