Jefferson City School District extends Thanksgiving break
The Jefferson City School District announced plans to extend its Thanksgiving break by two extra days.
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Number of people receiving third COVID-19 shots surpasses first, second doses in October
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Data from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services shows more people have gotten their third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine than first or second doses since the Pfizer vaccine was approved for third doses by the FDA. According to the state COVID dashboard, 85,326 doses of the COVID vaccine have
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Jefferson City woman charged after running naked onto football field
A Cole County prosecutor has charged a Jefferson City woman after she allegedly ran onto a football field naked in front of a group of eighth-graders practicing football.
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Riley to sell dealerships to Columbia’s Drewing group
Riley Auto Group will sell Riley Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac, Riley Toyota and Riley Collision Center to Drewing Automotive Group, the company said in a news release. The deal is expected to close in December.
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New Bloomfield man gets probation after pleading guilty in non-fatal shooting
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A New Bloomfield man pleaded guilty Wednesday after a shooting investigation in Jefferson City on March 27, 2020. William Homfeldt-Nevins will get five years’ probation after he pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a firearm. Jefferson City police responded to a shooting in the 200 block of East McCarty Street. Officials
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Man that shot himself in Cole County Jail enters guilty plea in two federal cases
A man that shot himself while in custody of the Cole County Jail has pleaded guilty to trafficking meth and being a felon in possession of a firearm.
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Lincoln University search committee set to meet as search for new president continues
to meet via Zoom on Thursday, as the search for a new president continues after Jerald Woolfolk announced she would be leaving the position in May.
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Jefferson City man charged after a reported weapons incident
A Cole County prosecutor has charged a Jefferson City man after a weapons offense was reported Friday afternoon.
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SSM Health no longer plans to sell hospital to Quorum Health
SSM Health announced its no longer planning to sell the hospital to Quorum Health.
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Bicentennial Bridge delayed due to steel prices, fabrication issues
The Bicentennial Bridge is now scheduled to finish in late November because of manufacturing issues with a steel cage.
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Sunday morning apartment fire in Jefferson City
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Fire Department responded to an apartment fire along the 500 block of East Elm Street on Sunday morning. The department responded to the fire just after 1:30 a.m. on Sunday morning. According to the release, multiple people were evacuated and fire crews rescued one pet from the building.
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Jefferson City man charged in connection with McClung Park shooting
A Cole County prosecutor has charged a Jefferson City man after a reported shooting in McClung Park on Wednesday night.
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Police find vehicles hit by gunfire at Jefferson City park
Officers found more than 16 spent casings after being sent at about 11 p.m. to McClung Park, the Jefferson City Police Department said in a news release. Police also found a .40-caliber handgun.
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Jefferson City police responded to a report of an active shooter situation at apartment buildings Thursday at 8:49 a.m. after a caller alleged a shooter.
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Fire marshal: Test smoke alarms during fire prevention week
The winter months are the busiest time for fire departments, and as temperatures drop, fire officials are reminding people to check if their smoke alarms are correctly installed and working.
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Ameren Missouri customers can apply for a utility assistance program due to pandemic
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An additional $1.5 million is now available by Ameren Missouri for families struggling to pay their utility bills due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Ameren is directing $1.2 million to its Clean Slate program to support moderate-income customers who do not qualify for low-income programs. The company is also directing $300,000 to support
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Columbia Job Center to host special health care hiring event
The Columbia Job Center is set to host a special health care hiring event from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Wednesday, according to a release.
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Helias Catholic High School changes masking requirements for students and staff starting Wednesday
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Helias Catholic High School in Jefferson City is changing its masking requirements for students and staff on Wednesday. According to the high school’s website, the school will make changes to its COVID-19 protocols due to a drop in county and school case numbers compared to earlier in the school year. The
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Missouri House of Representatives discuss solutions for the disappearance of foster kids
Missouri’s House of Representatives discussed the ongoing issue regarding Missouri’s Welfare Agency not accurately reporting children missing from foster care.
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Best Buy to close Jefferson City store
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Best Buy will not renew its lease and will close the Jefferson City store on Oct. 30. The closure is a part of the regular and ongoing review of stores and their lease renewals, according to Kevin Flanagan, a spokesperson with Best Buy. Flanagan said in a release, “The decision to
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