Jefferson City council member announces run for mayor in 2023
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City Councilman Ron Fitzwater announced Saturday he plans to run for mayor in 2023. Fitzwater is the Chief…
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ELECTION NIGHT UPDATES: Boone County results final; Sasser, Snodgrass, Waner, Peters win
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2 Jefferson City Council members keep their seats in re-election
The economy and public safety are two of the issues candidates are emphasizing in four contested Jefferson City Council…
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Missouri governor said an increase in vaccine supply is allowing for several clinics across the state
Gov. Mike Parson is set to give a coronavirus briefing Thursday at 3:30…
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Senate committee hears testimony on bill to limit local health order power
The Senate rejected a similar proposal on an initial vote last week. Nine Republicans and 10 Democrats voted against that proposal.…
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Missouri governor announces activation of next coronavirus vaccination phase
Gov. Mike Parson announced Missourians in Phase 2 of the state vaccination plan will become eligible to receive the vaccine on March 29.…
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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…
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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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Former Jefferson City firefighter announces run for Jefferson City 3rd Ward Council
Jefferson City, Mo. (KMIZ) A former Jefferson City firefighter has announced his run for the Jefferson City 3rd Ward Council vacant seat. Scott…
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Candidates file petitions to fill open Jefferson City council seats
In Jefferson City, several people filed petitions to run in the election — including two candidates hoping to fill open city council…
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Jefferson City Police Department won’t receive body cams until 2022
Jefferson City’s Public Safety Committee met Tuesday to talk about progress toward equipping officers with the cameras and new radios.…
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Cole County Health Department makes citizens contact tracers
The new process instructs residents who have tested positive, to be their own contact tracers.…
Continue Reading Cole County warns residents of increase in cases but not considering COVID-19 restriction
Cole County health officials are again warning residents about clusters of coronavirus cases seen around the county related to everything from…
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Jefferson City removes Confederate monument
Jefferson City Public Works Director Britt Smith said his crews placed the monument in storage and are now awaiting instruction from the city…
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Jefferson City Council votes to remove Confederate marker
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Council voted 8-2 in favor in favor of a resolution to remove a monument donated by the United…
Continue Reading Jefferson City Council to decide on removal of Confederate marker
The Jefferson City Council is expected to decide the fate of a Confederate marker at its meeting on Oct.…
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Jefferson City mayor encourages safe COVID-19 practices as Halloween approaches
The mayor of Jefferson City is encouraging residents to practice safe COVID-19 habits as Halloween…
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Capitol dome to be lit red in honor of fallen firefighters
Governor Parson has ordered both the Capitol Dome and the Governor’s Mansion to be lit red in honor of fallen firefighters and ahead of National Fire…
Continue Reading Health Department: ‘Isolating is different than quarantining’
After Governor Mike Parson revealed he had tested positive for COVID-19, he announced he would be in isolation for 10 days. This caused some…
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Missouri senators file violent crimes bills, special session continues
The Missouri State Senate pushed forward Senate Bill 1 and submitted two new bills on Tuesday as the state’s special session on violent crime…
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