WEDNESDAY UPDATES: SSM Health changes drive-thru COVID-19 testing hours in Mexico
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Update: Jefferson City Police report suspect in custody
UPDATE 6:30 P.M.: Jefferson City Police report the suspect law enforcement had been looking is now in custody. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Cole County law enforcement is in a manhunt searching for a suspect on the 3000 block of Route T according to Sheriff John Wheeler. According to Jefferson City Police social media, the suspect
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Cole County Sheriff and JCPD have plans in place if staffing issues arise due to COVID-19
While some jobs can be moved remote, law enforcement officers have to be out in the field. Lieutenant David Williams with the Jefferson City Police said this is something they have been dealing with since the beginning of the pandemic.
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TUESDAY UPDATES: Pettis County reporting two more COVID-19 related deaths
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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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MONDAY UPDATES: Local health department urges residents for a modified Thanksgiving
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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.
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FRIDAY UPDATES: Callaway and Randolph County each report one new COVID-19 related death
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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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THURSDAY UPDATES: Camden County reports mid-Missouri leading 40th COVID-19 related death
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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.
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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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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Sturgeon R-V School district moves to remote learning
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Mid-Missouri schools plan for snow days amid COVID-19 pandemic
Columbia Public Schools spokeswoman Michelle Baumstark said CPS will still have snow days for students and staff even if students are learning virtually.
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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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SSM in talks to sell St. Mary’s Hospital in Jefferson City
SSM said in a news release Tuesday that it is in talks with Quorum Health Corporation for the sale of St. Mary’s Hospital and its community medical group practices.
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Man charged with stealing $30,000 in Callaway County burglary
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
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MONDAY UPDATES: Cole County reports new COVID-19 death
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