MONDAY UPDATES: Death due to COVID-19 reported in three counties
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Jefferson City conducting sewer main rehabilitation Wednesday
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City Wastewater division will be conducting sewer main rehabilitation Wednesday at several locations. Crews will start Wednesday and will effect the following locations: 1500 block of E. High St.,the 200 block of S Lincoln St.,the 1400 & 1500 block of E. McCarty St., andthe 400 block of Vetter Ln. Individual
Continue Reading Cole County closing Gateway Drive for stormwater improvement project
Cole County Public Works will close down the 200 block of Gateway Drive Wednesday at 7 a.m. for two weeks for storm water improvement.
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WATCH: Blair Oaks superintendent checks in after first three weeks of school
Watch an interview with the Blair Oaks R-II superintendent.
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Airplane’s landing gear collapses at Jefferson City airport
Jefferson City police and fire responded to the Jefferson City Memorial Airport Sunday afternoon after an airplane slid on the runway.
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Two victims transported to hospital after shooting in Jefferson City
Jefferson City Police responded to an EMS request just after 5 a.m. Sunday.
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FRIDAY UPDATES: JC Schools reporting four new cases in district
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Cole County schools to decide if educators are considered essential workers
Under the provision, teachers and staff who are considered essential workers are allowed to return to work if they have been exposed to COVID-19, so long as they do not show coronavirus symptoms.
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Cole County Commission approves multiple CARES Act funding requests
The Cole County Commission approved multiple CARES Act funding requests during a meeting Thursday morning.
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Jefferson City restaurant inspections: Dessert shop cited with most violations in August
Jefferson City Environmental Health inspectors looked at 48 establishments in the month of August.
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Gov. Parson: College-aged residents continue to lead COVID-19 increases
The governor spoke about increasing COVID-19 cases and the special session he called to address violent crime.
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Experts predict rocky road for tourism industry for remainder of 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has battered the tourism industry since the beginning as sports, events and travel plans were canceled across the country, and local travel leaders say there is a long road ahead towards recovery.
Continue Reading Cole County commissioners to review CARES Act funding requests
The Cole County Commission is set to review two CARES Act funding requests during a Tuesday morning meeting.
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Jefferson City hopes for federal funding to cover COVID-19 costs
Presiding Commissioner Sam Bushman said phase two includes $2 million. The application to apply will open Sept. 8 and closes Sept. 30.
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THURSDAY UPDATES: JC Schools reports five COVID-19 cases within district
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Cole County to begin accepting applications for CARES Act Funding
This will be the first time hospitals in the county will be able to apply for funds. SSM Health St. Mary’s and Capitol Regional Medical Center are the primary places in the County to get tested for COVID-19.
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Three juveniles detained, teen arrested after Jefferson City chase
Jefferson City police say they detained three juveniles and arrested an 18-year-old wanted on Florida warrants after a chase late Wednesday.
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Jefferson City man indicted on several sex, assault charges
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man currently in prison faces more than a dozen crimes related to sexual and physical abuse. A Cole County grand jury inducted Francis H. Kempker of thirteen crimes, including rape, kidnapping, assault and armed criminal action. The indictment claims Kempker committed these crimes throughout 2016 to four different
Continue Reading Three hurt in crash in front of Jefferson City middle school
Two people suffered moderate injuries during a crash Wednesday morning outside Lewis and Clark Middle School.
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Harrisburg man gets three years in prison for role in nationwide marijuana ring
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man living in rural Boone County will spend more than three years in prison for his role in a nationwide marijuana operation. Christopher Bradshaw received a 41-month sentence from Judge Brian Wimes in federal court on Tuesday. Bradshaw admitted to helping sell marijuana that prosecutors believe came from Oregon and
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