Health experts explain why COVID cases are increasing in the state
As the holiday season approaches, so does the rise in COVID-19 cases around a few counties in Missouri.
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TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 43 new cases, one new coronavirus-related death
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Woman arrested after vehicle chase begins in Jefferson City ends in Boone County
A Jefferson City woman was arrested after a vehicle chase that began in Jefferson City before ending in Boone County on Tuesday morning.
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Long term care suffers major job loss due to pandemic
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The pandemic has caused many job shortages in different fields and long-term health care facilities have seen some of the worst of shortages since the pandemic started nationwide. According to American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living report, nursing homes lost 220,000 jobs and assisted living communities lost 38,000 jobs
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THURSDAY UPDATES: Columbia Public Schools reports all elementary and middle schools affected by coronavirus
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Continue Reading WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports the largest coronavirus case increase since Oct. 25
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Jefferson City School District looking to attract substitute teachers amidst nationwide shortage with incentives
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Board of Education has approved a new bonus pay incentive for substitute teachers. Beginning on Tuesday, substitute teachers will receive a $500 bonus for every 20 cumulative days they sub for the district. “Like schools all across the country, our district has been impacted by the ongoing substitute
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Authorities arrest man accused of running after vehicle chase in Osage County
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Osage County SheriffMike Bonhamr reprots the suspect is under arrest. According to the Jefferson City Police Department, officers searched for the man near Algoa Road and Stertzer Road. The Osage County Sheriff’s Office stated a deputy conducted a business check at Casper’s 66 in Linn, Missouri around 6:30 a.m. The sheriff’s
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Emergency crews respond to crash on Jefferson Street in Jefferson City
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Drivers in Jefferson City were asked to avoid part of Jefferson Street on Wednesday morning due to a crash. The Jefferson City Police Department posted on Twitter around 7 a.m. that traffic is back to normal in the 700 block of Jefferson Street. ABC 17 News has reached out to police
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TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports active coronavirus cases remains below 250
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Continue Reading MONDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 55 new coronavirus cases; active cases drop
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Continue Reading THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports largest number of new coronavirus cases in two weeks
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Two people hurt in Cole County crash
At least two people were injured after a two-vehicle wreck on Route M in Cole County just after 4:30 Wednesday afternoon.
Continue Reading WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports lowest number of active coronavirus cases since late June
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Owner of building destroyed in fire figuring out next steps
The owners of the Jefferson City building that caught fire on Monday are attempting to figure out what’s next for the building and site.
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Jefferson City man charged with drug trafficking after search warrant served involving SWAT
A Cole County prosecutor has charged a Jefferson City man after a drug search warrant was served on Oct. 29 that required the Jefferson City SWAT team and the MUSTANG Drug Task Force.
Continue Reading TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 31 new coronavirus cases; 240 active cases
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PHOTOS: Part of East Elm Street to remain closed Tuesday after fire
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A state government building in Jefferson City went up in flames on Monday night causing East Elm Street between Eldorado Drive and Nelson Drive to remain closed for part of Tuesday. Due to ongoing operations with the fire, officials said the road is expected to remain closed until later Tuesday. Officials
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Missouri state fire marshals investigating weekend fires in Cole County
The Cole County Fire Protection District is reporting two weekend house fires are considered total losses.
Continue Reading THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County to post Wednesday’s coronavirus information to the hub Friday morning
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