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Sunrise Beach man charged with assault; elderly man flown to Columbia hospital

November 10, 2020 11:21 AM Matt Ragsdale

The release said the victim was flown to a Columbia hospital in serious condition.

Boone Hospital Center memo warns of COVID-19 patient load

November 9, 2020 2:09 PM Matthew Sanders

Boone Hospital Center has filled up a special COVID-19 unit it created in September as hospitalizations continue at record levels, according to a memo to staff sent Friday.

WATCH: State health department director says COVID-19 vaccine will be available by December

November 10, 2020 7:22 AM Matt Ragsdale

The director of Missouri’s Department of Health and Senior Services is expected to testify before a state House special committee Tuesday morning.

Jefferson City Fire Department responds to residential fire near Madison and Franklin

November 9, 2020 4:08 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City fire department responded to a structure fire just before 3:30 p.m. on the 100 block of East Franklin Street. Officials say the first crews arriving found a single single-story brick home with heavy fire showing from the rear of the structure. Officials say the crews put out the fire

The state health department reported a record breaking rise in COVID-19 cases on Saturday.

Mid-Missouri schools switch to online learning over COVID-19 concerns

November 10, 2020 5:48 AM Brittany Wiley

Several mid-Missouri schools are switching to virtual learning through November over concerns with COVID-19.

Missouri DHSS reports 138 COVID-19 associated deaths in weekly update

November 9, 2020 11:59 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services is reporting 138 COVID-19 associated deaths after analyzing several death certificates in the state’s disease surveillance system. Communication Director Lisa Cox says the deaths “had not already been reported to the state by another entity, will be captured and reported publicly through the dashboard Tuesday

Columbia Board of Education votes to return to virtual learning next Monday for elementary students

November 9, 2020 3:36 PM Sydney Olsen

As the number of COVID-19 cases continue to grow in Boone County and Columbia, leaders of Columbia Public Schools are discussing what this means for students.

Columbia man charged with drug crimes, harassment and domestic assault

November 9, 2020 11:36 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man is charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance, domestic assault, delivery of controlled substance and harassment. According to court documents, Arik Rivera harassed and stalked the victim causing the victim to fear for the victim’s life over the last six months. While taking Rivera into custody,

Man charged with stealing $30,000 in Callaway County burglary

November 9, 2020 11:20 PM Karl Wehmhoener

HOLTS SUMMIT, Mo. (KMIZ) A man is charged after a burglary at a Holts Summit residence after allegedly taking $30,000 during a burglary. According to court documents, Darik Giarratano is accused of burglarizing a home of a safe that had $30,000 cash and a folder with deeds and titles in it. The owner told the

Jefferson City football coach resigns after one season

November 9, 2020 9:39 PM Andrew Kauffman

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Scott Bailey has resigned after one season as the Jefferson City football coach due to personal reasons. Bailey went 3-7 in his one and only year with the Jays. JC lost to Camdenton in the first round of the playoffs. Jefferson City is now in need of its fourth football coach

Jefferson City School District confident in traditional learning as COVID-19 cases climb in Cole County

November 9, 2020 6:20 PM Connor Hirsch

The Jefferson City Board of Education will hear from top district staff Monday, as COVID-19 cases in the area continue to rise.

Cole County probable cause statement shows multiple guns used in “The Linc” shooting

November 9, 2020 9:23 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Cole County probable cause statement sheds new light on last Wednesday’s shooting that sent four people to the hospital with gunshot wounds. According to court documents, some of the victims were targeted by the shooters and some were innocent bystanders. During the investigation into the shooting, police found .40, 10mm

MoDOT provides update on I-70 Rocheport bridge replacement schedule and goals

November 9, 2020 8:53 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Department of Transportation says the plan for the construction of the new Interstate 70 Missouri River bridge near Rocheport to begin late next year. MoDOT will figure out the design-build project and award the contract by July 2021. MoDOT says the new bridge is expected to be opened to traffic by

Miller County man arrested near California after a traffic stop leads to drug seizure

November 9, 2020 8:30 PM Karl Wehmhoener

CALIFNORNIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Moniteau County sheriff deputy arrested an Olean man after a traffic stop leads to the seizure of drugs, drug paraphernalia and handguns on Friday. According to officials, deputies received a report of a reckless driver traveling on Hwy 87 towards California, Mo. deputies then located the vehicle and pulled it over. A

Rally stressing safe return planned before Columbia Board of Education meeting

November 9, 2020 11:15 AM Zach Boetto

Some Columbia residents have organized a rally they hope will show support for Columbia Public Schools teachers, staff, students and community members.

Columbia Imagined survey extended until Nov. 20

November 9, 2020 7:07 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Imagined Status Report survey deadline has been extended to Nov. 20. The purpose of the survey is to “provide the City Council with an evaluation of the plan’s goals and objectives, implementation efforts to-date, and present recommendations for new and evolving trends and community priorities that would be incorporated into the