Missouri secretary of state warns about an increase in Mexico timeshare scams
Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft is warning about a recent increase in schemes targeting owners of timeshare properties in Mexico.
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Jefferson City Council appoints new police chief at meeting Tuesday
The City Council of Jefferson City is expected to meet Tuesday at 6:00 p.m., after city offices were closed for Juneteenth.
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Free defensive driving class for teens comes to Jefferson City
The program will hold training sessions at the Missouri Emergency Vehicle Operation Course training center on July 9 and 10.
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Show-Me State Air Show for 2022 canceled after failing to reach fundraising goals
The Show-Me State Air Show for 2022 has been canceled after the non-profit was unable to reach its fundraising goals.
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Kentucky man flown to hospital after Cole County crash on Highway 54
COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Kentucky man was flown to a hospital Sunday night after a crash on Highway 54 in Cole County. The crash happened in the westbound lanes near Old Bass Road around 6:20 p.m., according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers said Raymond L. Thomas, 49, of Wingo, Kentucky was thrown
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Juneteenth celebrations continue in Columbia for community members
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia is set to hold additional Juneteenth events on Sunday for those looking to still get out for the weekend. One event is both a Juneteenth event and Father’s day event at Douglass Park from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. A Juneteenth Festival is set to take place at Cosmo Park from 2 p.m. until
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Juvenile shot in Jefferson City Friday night
The Jefferson City Police department said one juvenile was shot Friday night, after officers responded to the 600 block of Ohio Street to investigate a weapons offense.
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The neighbors said they heard two shots fired earlier tonight.
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City administrator of Jefferson City gives recommendation for next chief of police
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The city administrator for Jefferson City has recommended Captain Eric Wilde as the next chief of police for the city. Under the city charter, the city administrator makes their recommendation for department heads. The recommendation then goes to the mayor and city council who make the final decision. The letter to the mayor
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Lincoln University changes admission requirements; standardized testing now optional
Lincoln University says potential students can now submit their applications without ACT or SAT scores.
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Meth seized after apartment searched in Jefferson City
A Jefferson City man was charged after a search warrant was issued for an apartment and police seized meth on Tuesday.
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Summertime heat could cause pavement blow-ups
This week, Missourians are feeling the full effect of summer heat and so are the roads drivers travel on.
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One person dead, another injured in Highway 54 wreck in Jefferson City
A two-vehicle crash delayed traffic for nearly an hour on Highway 54 and Hammann Drive in Jefferson City.
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Cooling centers available in Boone and Cole counties
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ.) To help residents beat the heat, organizations in both Boone and Cole County are reminding the community of its available cooling centers. “It’s a good place just to come in and take a few minutes if they need it or its a place where people can spend as long as they want
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Gov. Parson signs bill allowing student-athlete compensation
Governor Parson is set to sign multiple bills into law Thursday, in a bill signing ceremony set to get underway at 11 a.m.
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USS Jefferson City sailors visit submarine’s namesake
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) This week representatives of the submarine USS Jefferson City are in town through Friday. The sailors along with one of their officers were welcomed by the governor in his office. The sailors will be spending more time in Jefferson City this week, all part of the navy’s namesake visits. Chief of
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Jefferson City man accused of stealing Humvee from Missouri National Guard
COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Cole County Prosecutor’s Office has filed a charge against a Jefferson City man accused of stealing a Humvee from the Missouri National Guard. James R. Wilson, 36, is charged in Cole County with one felony count of first-degree tampering with a motor vehicle. Investigators found the stolen Missouri National Guard
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Health experts say COVID cases are slowing down just in time for the summer
After more than two years since the start of the pandemic, some hospitals in Missouri are starting to see cases slow down just in time for the summer.Â
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City offices in Jefferson City to be closed on Monday in observance of Juneteenth
City offices in Jefferson City will be closed Monday in observance of Juneteenth.
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Jefferson City woman seriously hurt after a crash in Moniteau County
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A crash in Moniteau County seriously injured a 18-year-old driver early Sunday morning. The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Troop F says the crash happened on U.S 50 west of Pam Jones Road. Erika Castro of Jefferson City was traveling westbound when her vehicle traveled off the right side of the road and
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