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Continue ReadingSt. Mary’s Hospital in Jefferson City administered its first shots of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine Tuesday afternoon.
Continue ReadingJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Board of Education approved the addition and completion of athletic facilities at both of the district’s high schools. Officials say the $20 million in projects will be funded through a Certificate of Participation (COP). The district says they will be taking advantage of historically low-interest rates, the district
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri will soon enter phase one of their vaccine roll out plan after the FDA authorized Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use. The state says their plan revolves around three principles; vaccination, coordination, and communication. The first phase of that plan will begin in limited numbers, before the end of the year.
Continue ReadingJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Cole County Sheriff’s Department investigation into two people leads to charges of stealing and financial exploitation of the elderly. According to court documents, Bernard Hoffman and Athena Smith went to Kohl’s and used a Kohl’s credit card to purchase $339.44 worth of items. Hoffman and Smith can both be seen
Continue ReadingOfficials have scheduled a news conference for 2 p.m.
Continue ReadingFire investigators determined the blaze on Wall Way started in a crawl space but could not pinpoint an exact cause, according to a Jefferson City Fire Department report.
Continue ReadingJefferson City police say a residence and a vehicle in the 600 block of Michigan Street were damaged in a shooting Wednesday night.
Continue ReadingThe communicable disease coordinator for the Cole County Health Department Chezney Schulte said once the vaccine makes it to the area, health care providers and long-term care facilities will be the focus.
Continue ReadingJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic is forcing changes in next month’s inauguration of Missouri Gov. Mike Parson and swearing-in ceremonies for state officials. Parson’s office said the traditional inaugural ball and parade will be postponed to August, when they will be held in conjunction with the state’s 200th birthday observance. The governor,
Continue ReadingJEFFERSON CITY , Mo (KMIZ) Jefferson City Fire Department responded to a garage fire in the 800 block of East Wall Way off of Cherry Street Tuesday. Assistant Fire Chief Matt Bowden said the department responded to the fire after it was reported around 5 p.m. When fire personnel arrived, they found massive flames from
Continue ReadingJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City group will have to pay a fine for not disclosing it paid for postcards sent to support an August ballot measure. The Missouri Ethics Commission fined the Jefferson City Area Indivisible $1,100 on Dec. 4 for failing to tell people it paid for postcards promoting Amendment 2 or
Continue ReadingThe meeting is set to start at 6 p.m. and will be held virtually over Webex, and streamed live on the city’s Facebook page.
Continue ReadingThe Jefferson City Police Department said multiple people were arrested in two separate chases over the weekend.
Continue ReadingRiver City Habitat for Humanity is hosting an open house for four new homes Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Due to a recent uptick in car thefts, three local police departments are encouraging residents to lock up their cars and protect their personal possessions. Since the beginning of 2020, the Columbia Police Department has reported more than 500 incidents of theft from motor vehicles that have occurred through November. In addition,
Continue ReadingA Boone County health official said Friday that the record increase in coronavirus cases the day before could be related to Thanksgiving gatherings.
Continue ReadingCole County health officials made a plea with county residents to follow COVID-19 health guidelines as the pandemic continues.
Continue ReadingThe state of Missouri is teaming up with a health care services company to help combat the staffing challenges caused by the coronavirus.
Continue ReadingHealth care providers in Columbia and Jefferson City are preparing for a possible increase in COVID-19 patients because of the holidays.
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