FRIDAY UPDATES: Jefferson City mayor endorses state’s ‘Public Health Warning’
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Judge denies drug makers’ request to toss Missouri lawsuit
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMIZ) A St. Louis judge rejected a request for painkiller makers to throw out a lawsuit over their role in addiction issues across the state. Judge Michael Stelzer denied the summary judgement request from four drug makers to throw out the lawsuit based on federal preemption. Stelzer said in a Wednesday ruling
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UPDATE: Power restored to 200 Three Rivers Electric Cooperative customers
COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Three River Electric Cooperative outage map is now reporting at 5 p.m. that power has been restored to the customers affected by the outage. Officials posted on social media that a dump truck tore a three-phase power line down off of Zion Road, Oak Ridge Road and Quail Valley Lake in
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COVID-19 cases strain Jefferson City hospital resources; St. Mary’s ICU pushed to its limit
A doctor representing St. Mary’s Hospital said the hospital intensive care unit was over capacity for three days this week.
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Authorities arrest Lake Ozark man after multiple pursuits
Jefferson City police say one man was arrested Tuesday night after authorities initiated multiple chases for the person.
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: SSM Health changes drive-thru COVID-19 testing hours in Mexico
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Contractor to replace water main in Jefferson City Thursday
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) On Thursday, a contractor will be replacing a water main for Missouri American Water in Jefferson City. Officials say the 200 block of Clay Street will be closed to thru traffic beginning at 8 a.m. The replacement will include work on High and W. Main Street at their intersection with Clay
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Update: Jefferson City Police report suspect in custody
UPDATE 6:30 P.M.: Jefferson City Police report the suspect law enforcement had been looking is now in custody. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Cole County law enforcement is in a manhunt searching for a suspect on the 3000 block of Route T according to Sheriff John Wheeler. According to Jefferson City Police social media, the suspect
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Cole County Sheriff and JCPD have plans in place if staffing issues arise due to COVID-19
While some jobs can be moved remote, law enforcement officers have to be out in the field. Lieutenant David Williams with the Jefferson City Police said this is something they have been dealing with since the beginning of the pandemic.
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Capital Region to build outpatient surgery center on Jefferson City campus
A news conference about the advancement is being held at the hospital at 10 a.m. Wednesday morning.
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Jefferson City shooting leaves vehicle damaged; no arrests made
Jefferson City police say multiple shots were fired but no one was arrested after a shooting at the Heritage Apartments Tuesday night.
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TUESDAY UPDATES: Pettis County reporting two more COVID-19 related deaths
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Continue Reading Jefferson City Police investigate shots fired call near Heritage Apartments
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City Police continue to investigate a report of shots fired on the 800 block of Monroe Street. An officer spoke with ABC 17 News crews on scene and said there was evidence of shots fired that damaged cars and evidence of shell casings. ABC 17 News crews on scene reported
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Jefferson City and Cole County Public Works Departments say winter weather staffing amid COVID is a major concern
This year presents different challenges for both public works departments, but of the major concerns both are working to address is staffing issues related to COVID-19
Continue Reading Jefferson City Police Department won’t receive body cams until 2022
Jefferson City’s Public Safety Committee met Tuesday to talk about progress toward equipping officers with the cameras and new radios.
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Jefferson City families talk about first day back to virtual learning for secondary students
The district announced the move last Wednesday. The district said teachers dealing with illness and quarantine and a lack of substitute teachers creating the issue.
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SATURDAY UPDATES: State health department reports massive jump in cases
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported a massive jump in COVID-19 cases on Saturday.
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More than 100 people gather at state capital to support Trump
A large group of people gathered in Jefferson City Saturday to show support for President Donald Trump.
Continue Reading Jefferson City man arrested and charged after Wednesday incident
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City Police arrested a man Wednesday afternoon following a report of kidnapping and harassment. According to court documents, Christopher McCombs is alleged to have held the victim against their will and harrassing the victim because he thought the victim provided information against him. The victim told police that McCombs assault
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Cole County Health Department makes citizens contact tracers
The new process instructs residents who have tested positive, to be their own contact tracers.
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