JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) With the increase in COVID-19 activity and the introduction of the Omicron variant, there has been a sharp increase in demand for COVID-19 testing. “In addition to staying current on COVID vaccinations and boosters, getting tested is a key step the public can take to protect others, particularly as Missourians are
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The Public Safety Committee unanimously voted Thursday morning to move forward with hiring incentives.
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A winter storm is expected to hit the region this weekend, bringing chances for snow and ice along with brutal winter cold, forecasters say.
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More Missourians are catching and being hospitalized with COVID-19 as a new variant spreads across the country.
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The hospital shut down its internet and phone network on Dec. 17 after detecting suspicious activity, Capital Region has said.
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The filing period has ended for Jefferson City Council candidates.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri State Highway Patrol has completed an investigation of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch that began after a journalist exposed a state database flaw. Patrol Capt. John Hotz told the Post-Dispatch Monday that results of the investigation were turned over to Cole County Prosecuting Attorney Locke Thompson. It remains unclear
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Christmas day is coming to an end, and this holiday comes with a lot of clean-up. As folks are preparing to throw out wrapping paper, boxes and more, there are a few things the cities of Columbia and Jefferson city want residents to be aware of.
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Omicron, the highly-contagious COVID-19 variant, has been found in Columbia, Jefferson City, Fulton and other Missouri cities through wastewater surveillance, according to the Department of Health and Senior Services.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman accused of murdering a Jefferson City child is asking to be released on bond. The request is one of two motions filed by Quatavia Givens’ attorneys this week. She is accused of killing four-year-old Darnell Gray in 2018 and then trying to cover it up. The second is asking
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The Jefferson City Housing Authority will take over the properties at 413-415 E. Capitol Ave., 417 E. Capitol Ave., 419 E. Capitol Ave., 517 E. Capitol Ave., and 519 E. Capitol Ave., after Judge Daniel Green’s judgment entered Friday.
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A Jefferson City woman pleaded guilty Tuesday in federal court to tax evasion and failure to file form 5500 report (a 401K plan for employees).
Continue Reading The hospital did not give details about the incident that led Capital Region to shut down its network, describing it in a statement Wednesday as “a disruption to our network systems.”
Continue Reading Judge Daniel Green issued the order after counties including Cooper, Jackson and St. Louis asked to appeal Green’s November ruling that said nonelected officials cannot issue health orders, like those meant to fight coronavirus spread, under state law.
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Iasha Cannady pleaded guilty in federal court in Jefferson City last week to two counts of malicious use of explosive materials and one count of possession of an unregistered destructive device.
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The vigil is part of National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day, which takes place yearly on the night of the winter solstice — the longest night of the year.
Continue Reading The MU Health Care-affiliated hospital posted a message Tuesday on its Facebook page saying patients who are out of medication can get seven-day refills at its Capital Care pharmacies in Jefferson City and Versailles. Patients must bring their prescription bottles with them, Capital Region says.
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COVID-19 case levels and hospitalizations are rising in Missouri as the holidays approach — part of a nationwide trend of increasing COVID infections.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) After about a year of construction, the Jefferson City Bicentennial Bridge is set to officially open with a ribbon cutting ceremony Monday afternoon. Previously, the bridge construction was delayed in October due to manufacturing issues with bridge materials. According to the official website, the bridge is about 830 feet long and
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The Missouri State Highway Patrol and local police departments including Jefferson City are reminding drivers to stay safe on the roads this holiday season.
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