Boone County helping fuel fast rise in Missouri COVID-19 cases
Boone County is one of a few areas of the state driving a record increase in the number of COVID-19 cases statewide, the state health director said Thursday.
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Jefferson City man pleads guilty to having child pornography
A Jefferson City man pleaded guilty in federal court to possession of child pornography Tuesday.
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Hundreds of mid-Missouri businesses get large Paycheck Protection Program loans
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) More than 800 businesses in mid-Missouri received federal loans greater than $150,000 to help keep people hired throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Data released by the Small Business Administration shows which companies and non-profits received the highly sought-after loans. Five area businesses are listed in the largest loan bracket, between $5 million and
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Former lobbyist pleads guilty in nationwide marijuana case
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A former Missouri lobbyist pleaded guilty on Tuesday to a federal crime involving marijuana sales. Eapen Thampy admitted to distribution of marijuana for helping broker a deal for 100 pounds of marijuana in February 2018. Thampy bought the marijuana from Craig Smith, an Oregon man federal authorities believe ran the nationwide
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Jefferson City Schools investigating staff member social media posts
The Jefferson City School District is investigating social media posts made by staff members over the past few weeks.
Continue ReadingTUESDAY UPDATES: Boone County gains 34 COVID-19 cases
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Governor signs bill reforming state coroner system
Gov. Mike Parson signed a bill into law on Monday creating a new oversight and training system for Missouri’s coroners.
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MONDAY UPDATES: Mid-Missouri counties gain new COVID-19 cases
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Man accused of Jefferson City Friday night stabbing
A man faces several felonies in Cole County linked to a stabbing on Friday night.
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Salute to America looks different this year amid COVID-19
Events got underway at noon Friday for Jefferson City’s annual Fourth of July celebration.
Continue Reading Jefferson City man sentenced to probation in robbery case
A Jefferson City man accused in an armed robbery pleaded guilty to a reduced charge this week and was sentenced to probation.
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Salute to America kicks off Friday
Salute to America kicks off in Jefferson City with the carnival at noon Friday.
Continue Reading Salute to America vendors taking extra precautions amid COVID-19
The annual “Salute to America” Fourth of July festival will take place without any COVID-19 health orders in effect.
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Jefferson City police help with Florida cold case
Jefferson City police say a woman has been tracked to central Missouri and arrested in a Florida cold murder case.
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Missouri leaders say COVID-19 pandemic improving but urge caution over holiday weekend
Missouri’s governor and top health official each sought to ease concerns about fast-rising COVID-19 cases in the state Thursday while also striking a tone of caution and responsibility ahead of the Fourth of July weekend.
Continue Reading Missouri man freed from prison with help from WNBA’s Moore
Moore was on hand when Jonathan Irons, 40, walked out of the Jefferson City Correctional Center.
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Salute to America organizers, police focus on safety ahead of holiday
With recent violent activity in Jefferson City and a global pandemic, safety is top of mind for Salute to America organizers and police.
Continue Reading Jefferson police arrest man accused of shooting at Capital Mall
Jefferson City police arrested a man accused of a shooting at the Capital Mall over the weekend.
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St. Martins priest accused of misconduct resigns
The Diocese of Jefferson City said a St. Martin Parish priest resigned after being placed on leave last year.
Continue Reading Jefferson City police say some fight participants identified; mall incident tied to arson
Jefferson City police say they have identified two juveniles and two adults involved in a shooting Friday night at a carnival at the Capital Mall in Jefferson City.
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