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Active VIRUS cases dropped a little the last few days in Cole County, but rose in Callaway County. New coronavirus cases continued a steady drop in Boone County. There were 43 new cases reported yesterday (mon), the lowest daily total in three weeks. Active cases fell by more than a …

A pilot walks away from an incident at Jefferson City’s Memorial Airport Sunday afternoon. Investigators say the nose gear collapsed on the single engine aircraft and the plane slid to a stop. No one was hurt. The pilot was the only one on board.

Two people were shot early yesterday (sun) here in Jefferson City. Police got word about the shooting at The Tigers Den on Jefferson Street. Two men were shot several times, but apparently have non-life threatening injuries. Investigators say they do not know the motive behind the shooting yet. No one …

(MissouriNet) — Missouri’s governor says colleges and universities across the state are off to a good start this September. Governor Mike Parson tells Capitol reporters that he had a recent conference call with the presidents of Missouri’s four-year universities, to discuss the status of COVID on college campuses: The governor …

How will county leaders split up the $9-million in ‘CARES Act’ money they’ve received from the feds? Jefferson City Mayor Carrie Tergin says, while she realizes the County Commission has the final say, there are some very real financial needs for city – run agencies because of the virus…        …

(MissouriNet) — Missouri’s senior senator says 13 health centers across the state impacted and damaged by severe weather in 2019 will be receiving six million dollars in grant funding. Senator Roy Blunt says some of the community-based health centers were impacted by tornadoes, while others were flooded in 2019. The …

(MissouriNet Sports) — The defending Super Bowl champs are off to a good start in 2020. Patrick Mahomes threw touchdown passes to three different receivers as the Chiefs opened the season with a 34-20 win over the Texans at Arrowhead Stadium. Clyde Edwards-Helaire added 138 yards and a touchdown on …

KMIZ–Cole County schools will have to decide if educators are considered essential staff during the COVID-19 pandemic. Under the provision, teachers and staff who are considered essential workers are allowed to return to work if they have been exposed to COVID-19, so long as they do not show coronavirus symptoms. …

If you own a small local business that fell on hard times because of the pandemic you might have a shot at some of the CARES Act money that made it to Cole County. Western District Commissioner – Elect Harry Otto says he understands that those businesses can apply for …

KMIZ– Prosecutors charged a man with child abuse in Cole County on Sunday. According to a probable cause statement, three children knocked on neighbors’ doors for help Saturday afternoon. Investigators said they responded to the apartment complex in Jefferson City after getting a call about the alleged abuse. Investigators said …