Cole County commissioners to review CARES Act funding requests
The Cole County Commission is set to review two CARES Act funding requests during a Tuesday morning meeting.
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Jefferson City hopes for federal funding to cover COVID-19 costs
Presiding Commissioner Sam Bushman said phase two includes $2 million. The application to apply will open Sept. 8 and closes Sept. 30.
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THURSDAY UPDATES: JC Schools reports five COVID-19 cases within district
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Cole County to begin accepting applications for CARES Act Funding
This will be the first time hospitals in the county will be able to apply for funds. SSM Health St. Mary’s and Capitol Regional Medical Center are the primary places in the County to get tested for COVID-19.
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Three juveniles detained, teen arrested after Jefferson City chase
Jefferson City police say they detained three juveniles and arrested an 18-year-old wanted on Florida warrants after a chase late Wednesday.
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Jefferson City man indicted on several sex, assault charges
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man currently in prison faces more than a dozen crimes related to sexual and physical abuse. A Cole County grand jury inducted Francis H. Kempker of thirteen crimes, including rape, kidnapping, assault and armed criminal action. The indictment claims Kempker committed these crimes throughout 2016 to four different
Continue Reading Three hurt in crash in front of Jefferson City middle school
Two people suffered moderate injuries during a crash Wednesday morning outside Lewis and Clark Middle School.
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Harrisburg man gets three years in prison for role in nationwide marijuana ring
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man living in rural Boone County will spend more than three years in prison for his role in a nationwide marijuana operation. Christopher Bradshaw received a 41-month sentence from Judge Brian Wimes in federal court on Tuesday. Bradshaw admitted to helping sell marijuana that prosecutors believe came from Oregon and
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Prosecutors charged a Jefferson City man in connection with a weekend shooting. Court documents said that the shooting happened after 2:30 a.m. Sunday in the 700 block of Jefferson Street. According to investigators, Shaheem Bates fired a gun in front of Tiger’s Den during an altercation in a large crowd of
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Man accused in 1991 Cole County murder released on bond
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Fulton man accused in the 1991 killing of a teenager in Cole County was released from jail after posting bond Monday. William “Chris” Niemet posted a $1 million cash-only bond and was released from jail with GPS monitoring and court supervision, Cole County Prosecuting Attorney Locke Thompson said Monday. A
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Woman dead after lying on train tracks in Cole County
A 35-year-old Missouri woman died Sunday after she was lying on tracks and was hit by a train in Cole County.
Continue Reading Two injured after crash in Jefferson City last night
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Police Department say two are injured after a crash allegedly involving alcohol and narcotics early Sunday morning. According to police, around 12:40 Sunday morning, officers responded o a crash at the 1100 block of Madison Street. Officers say the investigation revealed a car driven by Clint Ferguson, 29,
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THURSDAY UPDATES: Camden County reports ninth COVID-19 death
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Jefferson City advisory committees recommend removal and replacement of Confederate monument
Two Jefferson City advisory committees to the city council recommend removing and replacing a Confederate monument on Moreau Drive.
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Prosecutors recommend 17.5 years in prison for woman who “directed” DeBrodie cover-up
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Federal prosecutors want a Fulton woman to spend more than 17 years in prison for covering up the death of a man with disabilites. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Missouri made its recommendation in Sherry Paulo’s case. Prosecutors said Paulo “directed and coordinated” family members to hide
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Parson says Missouri succeeding in COVID-19 fight; Galloway highlights her pandemic plan
Gov. Mike Parson touted a new COVID-19 saliva test Wednesday while the state’s health director said he is recommending Missouri not follow new CDC guidance that limits testing.
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JCSD releases COVID-19 protocols for fall sports
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City School District announced its COVID-19 policies for the upcoming fall sports seasons on Tuesday. Jefferson City and Capital City High School will both start their seasons with a 20% capacity limit. Both football teams will play their home games at Adkins Stadium, so there will be about 1,200
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Jefferson City man sentenced to prison for Columbia rape
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man was sentenced to seven years in prison Friday for raping a woman he met in downtown Columbia in April 2017. A jury convicted Jemell Butler of second-degree rape in January. A prosecutor said during the trial that Butler raped the woman in a wooded area off Oak
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Jefferson City woman indicted on federal charges in connection with alleged arson
A woman accused of starting fires at two Jefferson City homes has been indicted on three federal counts.
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Lincoln University welcomes students back to campus as pandemic continues
The university shuts it’s doors for the spring semester to students in late March to protect students and employees from COVID-19. The campus was reopened to students in July.
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