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The state health department reported a record breaking rise in COVID-19 cases on Saturday.

THURSDAY UPDATES: Local school districts provide update on COVID-19

October 22, 2020 8:14 AM ABC 17 News Team

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JC Schools confident in staffing level as Missouri continues to battle substitute teacher shortage

October 22, 2020 7:22 PM Connor Hirsch

As Jefferson City Middle School students are set to return to their classrooms next week, Missouri is continuing to battle staffing issues forcing many districts to go virtual.

No mold detected in DHSS medical marijuana investigation

October 22, 2020 1:51 PM Matt Ragsdale

A release from the health department said the product batch was retested, which confirmed the original results.

Jefferson City shooting suspect arrested in St. Louis area

October 21, 2020 12:32 PM ABC 17 News Team

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man suspected of a shooting at a Break Time gas station has been arrested in suburban St. Louis, the Jefferson City Police Department said Wednesday. Hazelwood police told JCPD on Tuesday night that its officers had arrested Xavies Parks, 25. Parks was brought back to Jefferson City and treated for

Jefferson City Public Works crews putting the final touches on the Confederate monument removal.

Jefferson City removes Confederate monument

October 20, 2020 11:59 AM Zach Boetto

Jefferson City Public Works Director Britt Smith said his crews placed the monument in storage and are now awaiting instruction from the city council.

Jefferson City hospital reporting lower capacity as COVID-19 cases surge in county

October 20, 2020 7:08 PM Connor Hirsch

The Vice President of Medical Affairs of SSM Health St. Mary’s in Jefferson City Dr. Stephen Stewart said things are on the rise in the area. According to the data the system uses, he said the positivity rate is at about 15.6 percent.

TUESDAY UPDATES: City of Columbia opens small business recovery loan program due to COVID-19

October 20, 2020 8:36 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Sterling Price monument in Jefferson City

Jefferson City Council votes to remove Confederate marker

October 19, 2020 4:23 PM Connor Hirsch

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Council voted 8-2 in favor in favor of a resolution to remove a monument donated by the United Daughters of the Confederacy Monday night. The city now has the authority to remove the marker and place it into city-owned storage. The two dissenting votes were from Councilmen Mark

Jefferson City Police investigating shots fired call Monday night

October 19, 2020 10:29 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City Police responded to multiple calls Monday night about shots being fired near the intersection of Ashley and Adams. According to police, investigators found several shell casings. No one was reported injured. Police did not give information regarding a possible suspect or vehicle description. The investigation is ongoing.

Two residents displaced after mid-day fire in Jefferson City

October 19, 2020 4:03 PM Karl Wehmhoener

One person was treated on scene for smoke inhalation and transported to a local hospital.

SATURDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 51 new COVID-19 cases

October 17, 2020 2:16 PM Sydney Olsen

The Department of Health and Senior Services reported 154,928 cases of COVID-19 across the state Saturday.

Probable cause statement reveals more information on Jefferson City shooting

October 16, 2020 10:51 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Cole County probable cause statement reveals what witnesses say happened during a Wednesday morning shooting at a Jefferson City convenience store. According to the document, several witnesses heard multiple gunshots and saw the suspect, Xavies Parks, running from the scene of the shooting. Photo of Xavier Parks during early morning

Ozark man arrested after stolen vehicle pursuit across multiple counties

October 16, 2020 8:18 PM Karl Wehmhoener

CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Callaway County Sheriff’s department arrested an Ozark man after a chase through multiple counties Friday morning. Officials say a Callaway County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) deputy became involved in a vehicle pursuit initiated by the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) on US Highway 63 near the Boone-Callaway County line. As the pursuit

COVID-19 forces scaling back of Jefferson City Project Homeless Connect

October 16, 2020 12:32 PM Ben Fein

More than 10 organizations were part of Project Homeless Connect, now in its sixth year in Jefferson City.

Missouri releases COVID-19 vaccination plan

October 15, 2020 1:42 PM Matthew Sanders

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson is scheduled to make an announcement about the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine during a briefing Thursday afternoon.

Multiple schools in Jefferson City found violating food code during September inspections

October 14, 2020 10:35 AM Molly Stawinoga

Four of the five schools in Jefferson City Public School District that were inspected during the month of September were found to be violating the Jefferson City Food Code.

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Missouri’s COVID-19 public health dashboard updated for first time since Saturday

October 14, 2020 11:02 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Jefferson City Police looking for gas station shooting suspect

October 14, 2020 4:43 AM Molly Stawinoga

SWAT officers detained one person at an apartment complex across the street from where the shooting happened.

Cole County to grant Jefferson City $900,000 in CARES Act funds, asking for top priorities

October 13, 2020 6:42 PM Connor Hirsch

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) As the end of the year grows closer, the Cole County Commission is still working on getting out CARES Act dollars to several entities including Jefferson City. At the commission’s meeting on Tuesday, leaders decided that Jefferson City would be eligible for about $900,000 of the nearly $9 million given to

Jefferson City Schools decides to not shorten quarantine time for employees

October 12, 2020 3:30 PM Connor Hirsch

School board will review whether teachers should be considered essential workers.