Jefferson City Archives

Mayor Brian Treece talks about Columbia COVID-19 case

First COVID-19 cases identified in Boone, Cole counties

March 17, 2020 5:43 PM Matthew Sanders

Cole County officials said Tuesday that a resident has tested positive for novel coronavirus, while state health authorities said a Boone County resident also has COVID-19.

State employees, lawmakers create distance from work as coronavirus cases climb

March 17, 2020 9:42 PM Barry Mangold

Cole County confirmed its first case of COVID-19 in a surprise news conference Tuesday, as the state government takes precautions to limit the spread.

Two people charged with Jefferson City shooting near gas station

March 17, 2020 10:37 AM Matt Ragsdale

Cole County prosecutors charged two people accused of a Jefferson City shooting that happened near a gas station at the roundabout at Jefferson Street and Stadium Boulevard last Wednesday.

JC Schools addresses internet, food concerns ahead of COVID-19 closure

March 16, 2020 9:36 PM Barry Mangold

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Tuesday will be the last day Jefferson City School District students will be in a classroom until early April. The district announced Tuesday that it will close on Wednesday until at least April 3 due to concerns about the spreading coronavirus, COVID-19. Jefferson City School District to close schools for more

Driver killed in Jefferson City crash

March 16, 2020 9:41 PM Katie Greathouse

A driver was killed in a crash Monday afternoon in Jefferson City.

Cole County limits crowd sizes to fight novel coronavirus

March 16, 2020 3:52 PM ABC 17 News Team

Cole County health authorities plan to limit gatherings to 50 people or fewer with some exceptions at a news conference Monday afternoon.

Jefferson City School District to close schools for more than two weeks because of coronavirus

March 16, 2020 1:01 PM Matt Ragsdale

Jefferson City School District officials said Monday all district schools are set to close from Wednesday until April 3.

Columbia and Jefferson City School districts plan on normal classes Monday

March 15, 2020 6:38 PM Connor Hirsch

Both Columbia Public Schools and the Jefferson City School District plan on having classes as normal Monday.

State of emergency will help state health lab test more COVID-19 kits

March 13, 2020 8:01 PM Zach Boetto

Changes brought about by the national and state of emergency will allow the Missouri Public Health Laboratory to test more COVID-19 kits. According to Bill Whitmar, the Missouri State Public Health Laboratory Director, more funding from the federal and state governments and new FDA compliance provides the lab with the ability to test COVID-19 kits

Lab director: Missouri prepared for increase in COVID-19 cases

March 12, 2020 6:56 PM Sydney Olsen

Employees at the Missouri Public Health Laboratory have been testing for cases of Covid-19.

Several Mid-Missouri events canceled or rescheduled because of COVID-19 concerns

March 12, 2020 3:01 PM Connor Hirsch

Some Mid-Missouri events are being canceled as concerns over the COVID-19 outbreak continue.

JC Schools announces travel restrictions through March

March 12, 2020 7:33 PM Katie Greathouse

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City School District is canceling all out-of-state school-sponsored travel until April 1 as a precaution due to an increase in COVID-19 cases. In a letter to families, district officials said the ban applies to both staff and students and includes field trips, sporting events and conferences. The district will

Woman taken to Columbia hospital after shooting in Jefferson City

March 12, 2020 11:12 AM Matt Ragsdale

Jefferson City officers say an 18-year-old woman was taken to a Columbia hospital after a shooting late Wednesday night.

DESE discusses plans for a COVID-19 outbreak with state board of education

March 11, 2020 12:01 PM Connor Hirsch

The Missouri State Board of Education is set to hear a report from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education on the new strain of coronavirus, called COVID-19.

Lincoln University extends spring break, citing coronavirus concerns

March 11, 2020 5:52 PM Matthew Sanders

Lincoln University officials said Wednesday that they are extending spring break, making the announcement just hours after University of Missouri officials decided to suspend in-person classes.

State lawmakers ask public to avoid Capitol

March 11, 2020 7:25 AM Brittany Wiley

Missouri lawmakers asked citizens on Tuesday to avoid the Capitol over concerns of the coronavirus.

Hy-Vee to close fulfillment centers in 4 states

March 11, 2020 5:14 PM Associated Press

Supermarket chain Hy-Vee is closing four centers that fulfill online orders in Missouri, Minnesota, Iowa and Nebraska, putting several hundred people out of work.