Staffing issues result in the Jefferson City Animal Shelter not accepting walk-ins
Monday through Friday this week there will be limited access to the Jefferson City Animal Shelter due to staffing issues.
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Jefferson City house fire under investigation
The Missouri State Fire Marshall’s Office is investigating after a house fire in Jefferson City Saturday night.
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Jefferson City animal shelter announces temporary closure
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Due to staffing shortages and COVID-19, the Jefferson City Animal Shelter announced a temporary closure. The shelter will be closed to the public Monday through Friday. The shelter says this is to allow the limited staff to focus on their core public safety duties and the care for the animal population
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Three people hurt after crash on Route B in Cole County
COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Three people were hurt on Thursday night after a crash in Cole County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened on Route B at Ashbury Way around 7:35 p.m. Troopers said a car driven by Jakob A. McKandles, 25, of Holts Summit, didn’t yield to a pickup truck
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Many stores to open early for Black Friday in Mid-Missouri
Many stores across Mid-Missouri are set to open early for the biggest shopping day of the year in America, after the COVID-19 pandemic limited sales and hours in 2020.
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Two Jefferson City organizations serve more than a thousand dinners to the community
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ.) Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and The Salvation Army for Hope in Jefferson City hosted community meals for Thanksgiving. Father Don Antwieler, the pastor for Immaculate Conception Church, says more than 800 people signed up or dined in for a hot meal and more than 50 volunteers helped serve the large crowd.
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Community groups host Thanksgiving meals, fry turkeys in Jefferson City, Columbia
Several organizations are hosting community meals for the Thanksgiving holiday, and one is deep-frying turkeys to raise money for charity.
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New judge appointed to oversee trial of a Jefferson City woman accused of killing a child
A new judge will oversee the case against a Jefferson City woman accused of killing a four-year-old boy.
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Columbia and Jefferson City police increasing patrols on Thanksgiving Eve
Columbia and Jefferson City police are asking people to make plans for a safe and sober ride home when celebrating Thanksgiving eve festivities.
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Staffing issues may affect winter clearing of state, local roads
The Missouri Department of Transportation said it’s several hundred employees short of typical staffing levels going into winter — when MoDOT crews are likely to be called on to keep roads clear of snow and ice.
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Fire marshal gives safety advice ahead of holiday cooking and decorating
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires, followed by Christmas and Christmas Eve. Fire officials want to make sure everyone knows what they need to keep they safe while cooking and decorating for the holidays. Matt Luetkemeyer, assistant state fire marshal, says people should be using the next few days before the
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Columbia and Jefferson City officials talk holiday event safety
Both Jefferson City and Columbia have holiday events coming up and while Jefferson City will have several protocols in place Columbia officials said they have not had to in the past, and do not expect this year to be any different.
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Man sentenced 7 years for role in Jefferson City shooting
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man was sentenced to seven years in prison after admitting to a role in two March 2020 shootings. Jaquan Whirley pleaded guilty to felony counts of assault- robbery – and unlawful use of a weapon. He’s accused of shooting another person in March last year in the 1200
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Indiana man sentenced for Jefferson City armed robbery of a pharmacy in July 2018
An Indianapolis man was sentenced in federal court in connection with the armed robbery of a Jefferson City Walgreens.
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Some Missouri teachers are getting an extended Thanksgiving break while others are left frustrated
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Thanksgiving breaks began for some schools across Mid-Missouri Monday after some districts decided to extend the holiday break this year to provide some relief to staff and students. Jefferson City and Southern Boone are two of many that extended their break, saying that the demands of the past 18 months have worn
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Motion to dismiss filed in 2018 Jefferson City fatal shooting case
A motion to dismiss charges has been filed in a 2018 Jefferson City fatal shooting.
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Organizations set to provide Thanksgiving meals to those in need
Immaculate Conception in Jefferson City will be providing Thanksgiving meals to those who don’t have a place to eat.
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No one injured after Jefferson City house fire
The Jefferson City fire department responded to a house fire on the 2700 block of Briarwood Dr.
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Audrain County Health Department hosting pediatric coronavirus vaccine clinics
Missouri’s latest State Profile Report showed an increase of 28% in new COVID-19 cases, with 9,176 positive tests being reported last week.
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U.S. Catholic Bishops vote to approve new statement on communion, does not include wording on politicians
U.S. Catholic Bishops Conference votes to approve a new statement on communion that does not include wording on denying politicians Eucharist based on abortion beliefs.
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