WATCH: Cole County health officials give update on pandemic, vaccination clinic
Thursday morning Cole County health officials gave updates on the COVID-19 pandemic and an upcoming coronavirus vaccination event.
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Cole County officials plan to vaccinate 2,000 next week
Cole County leaders say officials are planning to hold a coronavirus vaccination clinic for area residents next week.
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Gov. Parson to lay out legislative agenda during state of the state address
You can watch live coverage from the address when it starts at 3 p.m.
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WEATHER CONDITION UPDATES: Multiple crashes called out across Columbia
Check back for updates on the winter weather conditions around Mid-Missouri.
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Cole County taking the lead on Mid-Missouri’s mass vaccination clinics
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Cole County is taking the reigns to coordinate the National Guard’s mass vaccination clinics in the Mid-Missouri region. Governor Mike Parson activated Guard troops last week to staff mass vaccination clinics in each of the Missouri State Highway Patrol regions. The Cole County Commission approved a contract between the Cole County
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Cole County leaders ramping up vaccination effort as supply continues to be an issue
The Cole County Health Department is looking at ways to expand it’s vaccination efforts, as supply continues to be short.
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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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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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Road crews out in full force as snowfall continues
Boone and Cole County road crews are out and working to improve driving conditions as snow continues to fall in Mid-Missouri.
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Parson inauguration focuses on optimism after year of coronavirus pandemic
“We have seen some challenging days together, but when it is hard to find the light, sometimes all you need is a spark to get the fire going again.”
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Several agencies involved in keeping Governor Parson’s inauguration safe
The Department of Public Safety, which oversees the Missouri Capitol Police, has a plan for the inauguration that has been used and updated over the years and that includes “extensive security measures.”
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100,000 coronavirus vaccine doses given out in Missouri. Gov. Parson rebukes violent protests at U.S. Capitol
Gov. Mike Parson and two state leaders gave updates on the COVID-19 pandemic and millions of dollars being given to Missouri’s higher education institutions. The governor also rebuked violent protests that broke in Washington DC on Wednesday.
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How video of an officer-involved shooting in Jefferson City could impact investigation
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) As cell phones and other forms of video become increasingly more common in investigations, law enforcement and legal experts say it can play a crucial role in finding out what truly happened. After an officer-involved shooting in Jefferson City left a Columbia man dead Sunday, a viewer sent ABC 17 News
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Jefferson City Council extends emergency declaration while local hospitals report ‘adequate’ capacity.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Council extended an emergency declaration, keeping all public city meeting virtual along with other COVID-19 guidelines. The extension lasts through Feb. 1st. The mandatory mask requirement in city hall and the public during public board and commission meetings was extended. The proclamation also requires all city boards, commissions,
Continue Reading St. Louis area resident dies after Jefferson City officer-involved shooting
The Jefferson City Police Department responded to 3535 Missouri Boulevard around around 12:30 p.m. on Sunday for a disturbance investigation.
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Jefferson City Public Works says old equipment could lead to slower road treatment during winter
Operation Division Director for Jefferson City Public Works Britt Smith said about ten of their snowplows, which are used year-round for other projects, are past their life expectancy.
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WATCH: Jefferson City hospitals see small increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations
Jefferson City area hospital officials, the Cole County Health Department director, as well as, Jefferson City’s Mayor and the County Commission’s presiding commissioner all spoke on the call.
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Hospitals say first round of vaccinations was successful
Local hospitals in mid-Missouri have been providing COVID-19 vaccinations to staff as they received the first shipments of the Pfizer vaccine.
Continue Reading Cole County Health Department urging citizens to keep safety precautions as COVID-19 vaccine arrives
The virtual meeting is set to start at 6 p.m. on Webex, and will also be live-streamed on the city’s Facebook page.
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