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Cole County COVID-19 cases staying flat as state order deadline approaches
As phase one of Governor Parson’s reopening plan is set to end June 15th, Cole County case numbers remain relatively low.
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4 charged in fatal Jefferson City shooting
Cole County prosecutors charged four people in connection with a fatal shooting after an alleged drug deal turned deadly last week.
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Jefferson City rally wanted response from local law enforcement
A rally in Jefferson City was held on Friday to bring community members together to support injustice and change.
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Doctor urges caution when wearing a mask in extreme heat
With oppressive heat settling into Mid-Missouri, wearing a mask outdoors for too long can become dangerous.
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Jefferson City police say missing man found
The Jefferson City Police Department has found a missing 66-year-old man.
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Jefferson City man accused of firing shots
A Jefferson City man has been charged with a felony after police said a witness identified him as a man who fired a gun early Saturday.
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Jefferson City man charged after alleged explosive found
Prosecutors have charged a Jefferson City man with possession of an illegal weapon after he was allegedly found with what he called a modified firework.
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Lincoln University reaches settlement with foundation
The former Lincoln University Foundation will retain control over its endowed scholarships under a lawsuit settlement reached last month.
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Jefferson City buildings to be rehabbed
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Four buildings on East Capitol Avenue will be rehabilitated after their sale to a private developer. The Jefferson City Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority sold 507, 511, 501 and 513 E. Capitol Ave. to Stitt Barony on Tuesday, according to a news release. The company plans to redevelop the buildings for
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Sheriff: Bomb threat evacuates Cole County Courthouse
The Cole County Courthouse was evacuated Tuesday afternoon because of a bomb threat.
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Jefferson City police say delivery driver robbed
Jefferson City police say a pizza delivery man was robbed just before midnight Monday.
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Multiple people arrested in Jefferson City after BB gun shooting
Jefferson City police say a juvenile was hurt and a city bus was damaged after shootings two shootings were reported on Monday.
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One person hurt in Jefferson City shooting
One person was arrested after a shooting near a Jefferson City Walgreens, according to police.
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Protesters assemble outside Missouri Capitol to decry police brutality
The Office of Administration has ordered all state offices in the Missouri capital closed ahead of protests Monday afternoon.
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Missouri governor to withhold more education funding as COVID-19 hits budget
Missouri’s public colleges and universities will get no money from the state this month and K-12 school districts will see their payments reduced, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson said Monday.
Continue Reading Authorities divert traffic after motorcycle crash in Jefferson City
One man was sent to the hospital after crashing their motorcycle in Jefferson City.
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Hotel occupancy rates make double-digit drops across mid-Missouri
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The number of hotel rooms used in Columbia and Jefferson City made steep drops in April, mirroring a loss of business seen across the state. Numbers from the Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau show a drop of 40 percent in April compared to April 2019. The CVB reported 21.5 percent of hotel
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Fire damages Jefferson City home
A Jefferson City home suffered heavy smoke damage and a person there was evaluated for minor smoke inhalation Wednesday night, the Jefferson City Fire Department said.
Continue Reading Jefferson City firefighters respond to Wednesday night house fire
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City firefighters responded to a residential fire near Hough Park late Wednesday night. The Jefferson City Fire Department said crews were called to a residence in the 2400 block of Parkcrest Drive around 8:30 p.m. Assistant fire chief Jay Niemeyer said firefighters reported smoke coming from the front door of
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