Coronavirus hospitalizations increase in Missouri
More Missourians are catching and being hospitalized with COVID-19 as a new variant spreads across the country.
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Capital Region Medical Center warns of possible long wait times
The hospital shut down its internet and phone network on Dec. 17 after detecting suspicious activity, Capital Region has said.
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Filing period ends for Jefferson City Council election
The filing period has ended for Jefferson City Council candidates.
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Patrol completes investigation of Post-Dispatch
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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Residents will need to use special bags, cans to dispose of items
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 variant found in Mid-Missouri
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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Two new motions filed in court case of Jefferson City woman accused of killing 4-year-old
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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Judge condemns properties on Jefferson City’s East Capitol Avenue
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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Jefferson City woman pleads guilty to tax evasion
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 Capital Region ‘cybersecurity incident’ investigation in early stages
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 Cole County judge shoots down counties’ request to appeal health order decision
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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Jefferson City woman pleads guilty in federal arson case
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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Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day marks heightened struggle as coronavirus pandemic continues
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 Capital Region offers emergency prescriptions for one day
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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Coronavirus test demand rises as cases trend up ahead of the holidays
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 Bicentennial Bridge to officially open Monday
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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Highway Patrol, local police urging Missourians to drive safely over the holidays
The Missouri State Highway Patrol and local police departments including Jefferson City are reminding drivers to stay safe on the roads this holiday season.
Continue Reading Capital Region Medical Center suffers network-wide outage
Capital Region Medical Center suffered a network-wide outage that affected both its phones and internet communications Friday.
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Federal jury convicts Jefferson City man in connection with 2018 shooting
Dana R. Day Jr., 31, was found guilty Wednesday on one count of being a felon with a gun and ammunition after a jury deliberated for about an hour and 15 minutes following a two-day trial, according to a news release. Another person had bought the gun for him, the prosecutor’s office said.
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Jefferson City School District says students behind last week’s threat referred to police
Students who were involved in a social media threat against Thomas Jefferson Middle School in Jefferson City have been suspended and are being referred for expulsion and police investigation, the principal said in a letter to parents sent over the weekend.
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