Jefferson City man recovering after motorcycle crash
A Jefferson City man was in fair condition Friday after being thrown from his motorcyle.
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Some Mid-Missouri health providers ‘inundated’ with vaccine scheduling and information requests
During the Cole County Health Department Press Briefing Thursday, major healthcare providers urged citizens to be patient, as more and more calls come in.
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Police, trainers urge vigilance, action in threatening situations
People who find themselves in dangerous situations should try to draw attention to themselves and pay attention to their surroundings, a Jefferson City police spokesman said after a man was accused of kidnap and rape.
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Virus test clinic planned at Missouri Capitol after outbreak
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri Legislature is planning to open a rapid testing clinic for potential COVID-19 cases in the Capitol building, after the session began with an outbreak of the disease caused by the coronavirus. Chief House Clerk Dana Rademan Miller said Thursday that she hopes to open the testing site within
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Iberia man arrested and charged with sexual assault after an incident at Jefferson City hotel Tuesday
According to court documents, David Lee is accused of luring the 19-year-old victim to a hotel on the 1300 block of Jefferson Street and raping her, then stopping the victim from calling for help.
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Missouri State Highway Patrol pulls multiple vehicles out of Missouri River in Jefferson City
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri State Highway Patrol is working to pull out multiple cars out of the Missouri River. Troopers already pulled out a car Wednesday afternoon that was reported stolen in 2019. Troopers say they got a call this morning that a car was partially submerged on the boat ramp near the Missouri
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Multiple candidates vying for Jefferson City 4th Ward seat
Three candidates have thrown their hats in the ring for an open Jefferson City Council seat.
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Capitol Avenue blocked, law enforcement patrol ahead of inauguration
Security at Missouri’s capitol building is on alert ahead of inauguration events in Washington D.C.
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Jefferson City receives $1.5 million grant to support commercial redevelopment project in opportunity zone
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KMIZ) U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross reports that Jefferson City will receive a $1.5 million grant to support the commercial redevelopment of the historic Missouri State Penitentiary site. ‘The Trump Administration is committed to helping American communities recover from, and build back stronger, following natural disasters,’ said Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross.
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Cole County leaders working to increase coronavirus vaccinations
Cole County’s Presiding Commissioner says he and other county leaders are working to increase coronavirus vaccinations across the county.
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Some educators eager for coronavirus vaccine but Missouri timeline remains unknown
Teachers and school staff are in Tier 3 of Phase 1B in the state’s vaccination plan.
Continue Reading Enhanced security, lack of legislative business makes for slow day in downtown Jefferson City
Jefferson City’s downtown saw little foot traffic Monday, with a combination of a state holiday and enhanced security precautions around the Capitol keeping the area quiet.
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Jefferson City officials bracing for potential protests Wednesday as nationwide unrest continues
Some state workers received an email asking them to work from home on Wednesday because of the potential protests near the Missouri Capitol.
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State boosts Capitol security amid FBI warnings of violence
State authorities are on high alert amid concerns of widespread violence following the deadly U.S. Capitol siege on Jan. 6.
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Columbia, Jefferson City observe Martin Luther King Jr. day
City building and services will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. day, in both Columbia and Jefferson City.
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FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports fourth death this week, 65th overall
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WINTER STORM UPDATES: Roads show continued improvement as snow tapers off
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THURSDAY UPDATES: Cooper County reports five COVID-19 deaths in weekly post
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Poll: Columbia, Jefferson City-area residents are less likely to get vaccinated
According to the poll, 36% of residents are very likely to get vaccinated, 14% are somewhat likely and 46% said they are not likely to take the vaccine.
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Jefferson City man sentenced to life in prison for 2017 murder
Cole County Circuit Judge Daniel Green sentenced Jeffery Millens to life in prison on Wednesday after he was convicted of murder in October.
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