Lincoln University enrollment down 41% over the last 9 years
During the Lincoln University Board of Curators meeting on Tuesday, the school’s governing body said enrollment has declined 41% in the following nine years.
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Jefferson City Fire Department report reveals new details on Tuesday morning house fire
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) New details to share with you about a Tuesday morning Jefferson City house fire. According to the report from the Jefferson City Fire Department, two people that firefighters spoke with were not familiar with the other people in the home or the homeowners. Officials say that at least five people made
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No one injured during a Jefferson City mobile home fire
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A mobile home caught fire Wednesday afternoon on the 2300 block of Schott road in Jefferson City. Jefferson City and Cole County Firefighters responded to the mobile home fire. Officials report that no one was home at the time of the fire according to the renters of the property. Officials are
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Local health leaders working to vaccinate homeless and vulnerable populations as more become eligible
The spokeswoman for the health department Sara Humm said health leaders have been working with those non-profits who work directly with the vulnerable populations
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Decreased coronavirus test demand leads to canceled testing events
A state-run testing event in Callaway County was canceled Tuesday. In recent weeks other drive-thru locations at MU Health Care, Boone Hospital Center, Capital Regional Medical Center, SSM Health St. Mary’s and Fulton Medical Center have all been discontinued.
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Jefferson City man arrested after alleged Saturday robbery
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man was arrested Saturday after an alleged robbery where he took money and a gun from the victim. According to court documents, Tez Kaywood drove the victim home from Eldon. The victim attempted to pay Kaywood but Kaywood pulled out a gun and robbed the victim of his
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Over 225,000 Missourians vaccinated following Phase 1B Tier 3 activation
After the state activated Phase 1B Tier 3 on Monday, 225,016 Missourians got vaccinated through Friday.
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FRIDAY UPDATES: Over 1,700 vaccinated during Cole County vaccination event
Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Mass vaccination event in Jefferson City prioritizes school employees
Jefferson City is set to hold a mass vaccination clinic at the Linc, giving Cole County school staff the first opportunity to register.
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Cole County holding mass coronavirus vaccine event Friday
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A mass vaccine event will be held tomorrow in Cole County. The event will be held at The Linc in Jefferson City from 8 a.m. till 4 p.m. It’s a walkthrough clinic with the Pfizer vaccine The director of the Cole County health department said there were still appointments available. The
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Jefferson City to host annual restaurant showcase Thursday night
Last year, the annual event was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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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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Cole County adds more roads to flooded list
Cole County officials are closing more roads because of river flooding while saturated ground and high creeks have caused the state to close three Boone County highways.
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Jefferson City leaders and power companies discussing safety during power outages
Mayor Carrie Tergin said she wanted the Cole County Emergency Management Office and power companies to sit down together to go over what the public should know if something were to happen.
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Flood advisory issued for Boone, Audrain counties
Boone County Fire is asking drivers to look out for low lying areas Wednesday as storms roll into Mid-Missouri.
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Jefferson City School District announces district’s new chief financial officer
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City School District hired a new chief financial officer. Shari LePage is expected to start the position next month. She will replace CFO Jason Hoffman after he announced plans to retire. “We are very excited to welcome Shari LePage to JC Schools and cannot wait to have her on
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Jefferson City School District to allow all fans at outdoor activities
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City School District has announced it will allow all fans for Spring 2021 outdoor activities. With the rule change, it means that player cards will not be required to gain entrance but masks are still required. Concessions will be open but with only prepackaged foods. Visiting teams will need
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Vote for early dismissal for JC Schools delayed until April board meeting
JEFFERSON CITY, MO (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Public Schools Board of Education met Monday at 6:00 p.m. at the Miller Performing Arts Center in Jefferson City. The meeting was originally set to take place on March 8 but was rescheduled due to a scheduling conflict at the performing arts center. Many were anticipating the possibility of
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Lincoln University holding in-person graduations over 3 days
Lincoln University in Jefferson City announced the dates and times for its in-person graduation ceremonies on Monday morning.
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MoDOT to begin Missouri River Bridge Rehabilitation Project next week in Jefferson City
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Missouri Department of Transportation contractor will begin a rehabilitation project next week on the U.S. Route 54/63 bridges over the Missouri River in Jefferson City. The project will will extend the lives of both bridges. Beginning Monday, the contractor will repair the substructures of both bridges as the first phase
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