Man that shot himself in Cole County Jail enters guilty plea in two federal cases
A man that shot himself while in custody of the Cole County Jail has pleaded guilty to trafficking meth and being a felon in possession of a firearm.
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Lincoln University search committee set to meet as search for new president continues
to meet via Zoom on Thursday, as the search for a new president continues after Jerald Woolfolk announced she would be leaving the position in May.
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Jefferson City man charged after a reported weapons incident
A Cole County prosecutor has charged a Jefferson City man after a weapons offense was reported Friday afternoon.
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SSM Health no longer plans to sell hospital to Quorum Health
SSM Health announced its no longer planning to sell the hospital to Quorum Health.
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Bicentennial Bridge delayed due to steel prices, fabrication issues
The Bicentennial Bridge is now scheduled to finish in late November because of manufacturing issues with a steel cage.
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Sunday morning apartment fire in Jefferson City
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Fire Department responded to an apartment fire along the 500 block of East Elm Street on Sunday morning. The department responded to the fire just after 1:30 a.m. on Sunday morning. According to the release, multiple people were evacuated and fire crews rescued one pet from the building.
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Jefferson City man charged in connection with McClung Park shooting
A Cole County prosecutor has charged a Jefferson City man after a reported shooting in McClung Park on Wednesday night.
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Police find vehicles hit by gunfire at Jefferson City park
Officers found more than 16 spent casings after being sent at about 11 p.m. to McClung Park, the Jefferson City Police Department said in a news release. Police also found a .40-caliber handgun.
Continue Reading Jefferson City man accused of fake active shooter call
Jefferson City police responded to a report of an active shooter situation at apartment buildings Thursday at 8:49 a.m. after a caller alleged a shooter.
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Fire marshal: Test smoke alarms during fire prevention week
The winter months are the busiest time for fire departments, and as temperatures drop, fire officials are reminding people to check if their smoke alarms are correctly installed and working.
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Ameren Missouri customers can apply for a utility assistance program due to pandemic
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An additional $1.5 million is now available by Ameren Missouri for families struggling to pay their utility bills due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Ameren is directing $1.2 million to its Clean Slate program to support moderate-income customers who do not qualify for low-income programs. The company is also directing $300,000 to support
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Columbia Job Center to host special health care hiring event
The Columbia Job Center is set to host a special health care hiring event from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Wednesday, according to a release.
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Helias Catholic High School changes masking requirements for students and staff starting Wednesday
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Helias Catholic High School in Jefferson City is changing its masking requirements for students and staff on Wednesday. According to the high school’s website, the school will make changes to its COVID-19 protocols due to a drop in county and school case numbers compared to earlier in the school year. The
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Missouri House of Representatives discuss solutions for the disappearance of foster kids
Missouri’s House of Representatives discussed the ongoing issue regarding Missouri’s Welfare Agency not accurately reporting children missing from foster care.
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Best Buy to close Jefferson City store
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Best Buy will not renew its lease and will close the Jefferson City store on Oct. 30. The closure is a part of the regular and ongoing review of stores and their lease renewals, according to Kevin Flanagan, a spokesperson with Best Buy. Flanagan said in a release, “The decision to
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Jefferson City Council votes to demolish four dilapidated buildings
The city is looking to demolish properties at 410 E. Hess Way, 320 E. Miller St., 417 E. Capitol Ave. and 528 E. Capitol Ave/202 Marshall St.
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Man charged with multiple crimes after alleged Jefferson City bomb threat
A Cole County prosecutor has charged a Minnesota man with multiple crimes after a Saturday morning incident where he allegedly had a bomb and was trying to get money he was owed.
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No arrests have been made following multiple subjects found wounded in Jefferson City
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Police in Jefferson City are still searching for a suspect after finding multiple individuals wounded late Saturday night. At approximately 11:55 p.m. on Saturday, officers responded to the 200 block of Commercial Way to investigate a weapons offense. The Jefferson City Communications center began receiving calls reporting a disturbance involving multiple
Continue Reading Man arrested after threatening to detonate a homemade explosive
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man was arrested in Jefferson City Saturday after threatening to detonate an explosive device on the porch of the residence. On Saturday at approximately 9:14 a.m., Jefferson City police officers responded to the 900 block of Jackson Street to investigate a weapons offense. A caller reported a subject threatening to
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Lt. Gov. Chief of Staff to run for Jefferson City School District Board of Education
A Jefferson City High School Alum and US Naval Academy graduate will seek one of two openings for the Jefferson City School District Board of Education.
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