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Jefferson City Police investigate shots fired call near Heritage Apartments
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City Police continue to investigate a report of shots fired on the 800 block of Monroe Street. An officer spoke with ABC 17 News crews on scene and said there was evidence of shots fired that damaged cars and evidence of shell casings. ABC 17 News crews on scene reported
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Jefferson City and Cole County Public Works Departments say winter weather staffing amid COVID is a major concern
This year presents different challenges for both public works departments, but of the major concerns both are working to address is staffing issues related to COVID-19
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Jefferson City Police Department won’t receive body cams until 2022
Jefferson City’s Public Safety Committee met Tuesday to talk about progress toward equipping officers with the cameras and new radios.
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Jefferson City families talk about first day back to virtual learning for secondary students
The district announced the move last Wednesday. The district said teachers dealing with illness and quarantine and a lack of substitute teachers creating the issue.
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SATURDAY UPDATES: State health department reports massive jump in cases
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported a massive jump in COVID-19 cases on Saturday.
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More than 100 people gather at state capital to support Trump
A large group of people gathered in Jefferson City Saturday to show support for President Donald Trump.
Continue Reading Jefferson City man arrested and charged after Wednesday incident
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City Police arrested a man Wednesday afternoon following a report of kidnapping and harassment. According to court documents, Christopher McCombs is alleged to have held the victim against their will and harrassing the victim because he thought the victim provided information against him. The victim told police that McCombs assault
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Cole County Health Department makes citizens contact tracers
The new process instructs residents who have tested positive, to be their own contact tracers.
Continue Reading Jefferson City police: Man crawls, then limps from car after chase
A man crashed his car and crawled out of it as he was being pursued by officers Thursday afternoon, the Jefferson City Police Department said.
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Grill causes early morning Jefferson City fire
The home’s back deck was on fire when firefighters arrived and flames were moving to the house and into the attic, the department said.
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Missouri loosens quarantine guidance for schools
Missouri leaders issued new guidance loosening quarantine guidelines for statewide K-12 schools Thursday morning.
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Cole County to send masks, sanitizer to all homes as COVID-19 cases spike
Every home in Cole County will get a pack of surgical masks and hand sanitizer that will likely be paid for with more than $300,000 of federal funds.
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Cole County commissioner positive for COVID-19
Hoelscher told ABC 17 News on Wednesday that he was tested Saturday after experiencing mild symptoms.
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No food code violations at four Jefferson City schools
Four elementary schools had zero violations during October inspections.
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State school leaders continue to battle staffing issues as Jefferson City middle and high schools go back online
According to the district, Thursday will be the last day of in-seat learning for those students, and students will not have class Friday so staff can prepare for the transition.
Continue Reading WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Sturgeon R-V School district moves to remote learning
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WATCH: Gold Star families memorial groundbreaking in Jefferson City
Watch the ceremony live at 2 p.m.
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Dr. Williams: COVID-19 vaccine could come as soon as next month to Missouri
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The top doctor in Missouri says Missourians could get a COVID-19 vaccine as soon as next month. This morning Dr. Randall Williams testified to the Missouri House Special Committee on Disease Control and Prevention that he’s expecting a COVID-19 vaccine to be available as early as mid-December. “I think more likely
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TUESDAY UPDATES: CPS 14-day rate continues to rise; Cole County reports 65 new COVID-19 cases
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