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FRIDAY UPDATES: Over 1,700 vaccinated during Cole County vaccination event

March 19, 2021 9:29 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mass vaccination event in Jefferson City prioritizes school employees

March 19, 2021 3:31 AM Ben Fein

Jefferson City is set to hold a mass vaccination clinic at the Linc, giving Cole County school staff the first opportunity to register.

Phase 2 activation extends vaccine eligibility to those 'essential for economic recovery.'

Cole County holding mass coronavirus vaccine event Friday

March 18, 2021 9:12 PM ABC 17 News Team

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A mass vaccine event will be held tomorrow in Cole County. The event will be held at The Linc in Jefferson City from 8 a.m. till 4 p.m. It’s a walkthrough clinic with the Pfizer vaccine The director of the Cole County health department said there were still appointments available. The

Jefferson City to host annual restaurant showcase Thursday night

March 18, 2021 11:57 AM Meghan Drakas

Last year, the annual event was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Missouri governor announces activation of next coronavirus vaccination phase

March 18, 2021 2:34 PM Chanel Porter

Gov. Mike Parson announced Missourians in Phase 2 of the state vaccination plan will become eligible to receive the vaccine on March 29.

Cole County adds more roads to flooded list

March 18, 2021 8:43 AM Matt Ragsdale

Cole County officials are closing more roads because of river flooding while saturated ground and high creeks have caused the state to close three Boone County highways.

Jefferson City leaders and power companies discussing safety during power outages

March 17, 2021 5:22 PM Connor Hirsch

Mayor Carrie Tergin said she wanted the Cole County Emergency Management Office and power companies to sit down together to go over what the public should know if something were to happen.

Flood advisory issued for Boone, Audrain counties

March 17, 2021 4:41 AM Ben Fein

Boone County Fire is asking drivers to look out for low lying areas Wednesday as storms roll into Mid-Missouri.

Jefferson City School District announces district’s new chief financial officer

March 16, 2021 8:50 PM ABC 17 News Team

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City School District hired a new chief financial officer. Shari LePage is expected to start the position next month. She will replace CFO Jason Hoffman after he announced plans to retire. “We are very excited to welcome Shari LePage to JC Schools and cannot wait to have her on

Jefferson City School District to allow all fans at outdoor activities

March 16, 2021 3:25 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City School District has announced it will allow all fans for Spring 2021 outdoor activities. With the rule change, it means that player cards will not be required to gain entrance but masks are still required. Concessions will be open but with only prepackaged foods. Visiting teams will need

Vote for early dismissal for JC Schools delayed until April board meeting

March 15, 2021 9:01 PM Victoria Bragg

JEFFERSON CITY, MO (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Public Schools Board of Education met Monday at 6:00 p.m. at the Miller Performing Arts Center in Jefferson City. The meeting was originally set to take place on March 8 but was rescheduled due to a scheduling conflict at the performing arts center. Many were anticipating the possibility of

Lincoln University holding in-person graduations over 3 days

March 15, 2021 9:17 AM Matt Ragsdale

Lincoln University in Jefferson City announced the dates and times for its in-person graduation ceremonies on Monday morning.

MoDOT to begin Missouri River Bridge Rehabilitation Project next week in Jefferson City

March 12, 2021 8:36 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Missouri Department of Transportation contractor will begin a rehabilitation project next week on the U.S. Route 54/63 bridges over the Missouri River in Jefferson City. The project will will extend the lives of both bridges. Beginning Monday, the contractor will repair the substructures of both bridges as the first phase

Jefferson City man sentenced to 5 years in prison for 2019 shooting

March 11, 2021 11:43 AM Matt Ragsdale

A Jefferson City man was sentenced Wednesday to five years in prison after pleading guilty to a shooting that happened in 2019.

Cole County health leaders ask vaccinated people to take names off of vaccination lists

March 11, 2021 5:43 AM Ben Fein

Cole County health leaders held a COVID-19 update meeting at 9 a.m. on Thursday morning.

COVID-19 testing sites close across Mid-Missouri

March 10, 2021 1:28 PM Zola Crowder

Some COVID-19 drive-thru testing sites in Mid-Missouri have closed or plan to close due to a decrease in demand.

Missouri House and Senate to discuss bills limiting gender reassignment

March 10, 2021 5:26 AM Ben Fein

Both the Missouri House and Senate are scheduled to discuss bills that would make gender reassignment illegal for anyone under 18 years old.

Jefferson City School District files eminent domain lawsuit

March 9, 2021 11:02 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City School District has filed an eminent domain lawsuit for parts of lots 112 and 113 of the Woodcrest Subdivision. It is at 419 Union Street in Jefferson City. The district is looking to acquire the land for public school purposes including but not limited to parking facilities and/or athletic

Man arrested after threatening person with hatchet

March 9, 2021 9:57 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Verbal altercation leads to a man waving a hatchet and threatening bodily harm on Sunday morning in Jefferson City. According to court documents, Nekoma Hendrix allegedly followed a victim and confronted him with a hatchet in front of a Jefferson City business. Hendrix told police that he felt disrespected and told

Prosecutors: One accused of assault after hitting person with car

March 9, 2021 1:50 PM Matt Ragsdale

Cole County prosecutors filed charges against one woman after she was arrested on suspicion of trying to run over another person with her car.