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One lane of Missouri Boulevard in Jefferson City to close for several weeks
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) One lane of Missouri Boulevard in Jefferson City will closed for the next several weeks as work on “pedestrian facilities” takes place, according to a press release from the Missouri Department of Transportation. Construction crews are improving curb ramps, replacing sidewalks and upgrading signals, the release states. The release did not state The post One lane of Missouri Boulevard in Jefferson City to close for several weeks appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Three ounces of cocaine recovered in Callaway County search warrant
NEW BLOOMFIELD — The Callaway County Sheriff's Office announced the recovery of a large amount of crack cocaine while carrying out a search warrant in Fulton on Wednesday, April 24. The Sheriff's Office collaborated with the MUSTANG Task Force and Fulton Police Department to carry out the search on...
Fulton man arrested for drug trafficking, tampering with physical evidence
NEW BLOOMFIELD — A Callaway County man was arrested on April 24 for drug trafficking and other charges. Perry L. Benson, 56, of Fulton, was arrested Wednesday during a drug-related search warrant at his residence. Fulton Police Department (FPD) carried out the search, and upon arrival allegedly found Benson...
New middle school principal announced for Southern Boone School District
NEW BLOOMFIELD — The Southern Boone School District R-1 announced on April 26 that Southern Boone Middle School has named Dr. Dawn Day as its new principal. Dr. Day will be coming to Southern Boone from the Jefferson City School District and will begin her duties on July 1.
Holts Summit receives $98,288 'Stop Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)' grant
NEW BLOOMFIELD — Holts Summit announced on April 25 that it has received a sizeable grant to combat violence against women in the area. The fund is better known as the Stop Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) 2-year grant, which totals out to $98,288.24. The press release from the...
Car crashes into school bus in Jefferson City
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people suffered minor injuries after a 2009 Dodge Charger crashed into a school bus in Jefferson City on Monday, according to a crash report from the Jefferson City Police Department. No injuries were reported for the driver or four students on the bus, according to the report. The students were The post Car crashes into school bus in Jefferson City appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Ranken Technical College opens new Ashland workforce development center
ASHLAND — Community members came together Friday at the Ranken Technical College in Ashland to celebrate its new Workforce Development Center. The site broke ground in 2021, but Ranken President Don Pohl said the school has been working with the city of Ashland and Southern Boone High School much longer than that.
Hearing on peace officer’s license of former Cooper County Jail staffer accused of manslaughter set for September
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A former Cooper County Jail staff member who was accused of manslaughter will have an Administrative Hearing Commission hearing over the status of her peace officer’s license. A hearing for Rachel Atherton is scheduled for 9 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, according to AHC documents. Atherton...
10 hospitals closing departments or ending services
A number of healthcare organizations have recently closed medical departments or ended services at facilities to shore up finances, focus on more in-demand services or address staffing shortages. Here are 10 department closures or services that are ending or have been announced, advanced or finalized that Becker's has reported since...
Everclear, Marcy Playground, Jimmie's Chicken Shack coming to Jefferson City amphitheater
The MU Health Care Capital Region Amphitheater announced another show for the 2024 season. Everclear, Marcy Playground, and Jimmie’s Chicken Shack will play on Saturday, October 19, at 7 pm. Tickets start at $36 and go up to $64. They will go on sale on Friday, April 26 at...
Lincoln University turns old mailroom into student innovation lounge with Home Depot grant
JEFFERSON CITY - Lincoln University this week unveiled the newest addition to its campus, a brand-new student innovation lounge. Misty Nunn is the executive director of university and alumni relations. She says the space in Schweich Hall that now houses the lounge originally was a print and mail room. Those...
New Bloomfield boys and Fatima girls take gold in final Show-Me Conference Meet
Mokane — Due to upcoming conference realignment, the final Show-Me Conference Track and Field Meet took place at South Callaway High School Thursday night. New Bloomfield won the boys overall team standings while Fatima took home gold in the girls standings. Check out Thursday's highlights in the video above!
Pedestrian seriously injured in Callaway County hit and run
One person was seriously injured after being hit by a vehicle while walking on a Callaway County road. The Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report states that it happened Sunday at 8:29 am on County Road AE, south of Meadowlake Road, near New Bloomfield. David Daughtry, 73, of New...
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