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Cole County reports first COVID-19 death
Cole County confirmed a 27th positive case of COVID-19 Friday.
Apr. 3 2020 @ 1:00pm
Subsidized child care to receive payments
The Missouri Department of Social Services is making additional changes to support Child Care Subsidy Program providers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Apr. 2 2020 @ 12:00am
2 children injured in Tuesday crash
Two children from California were injured in a one-vehicle crash Tuesday night in Moniteau County.Missouri Highway Patrol reports show the crash occurred at 8:45 p.
Apr. 2 2020 @ 12:00am
Social Security, Supplemental Security Income payments to continue
Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefit payments will continue to be paid on time during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Apr. 2 2020 @ 12:00am
Conservation department accepting cost-share grant applications
The Missouri Department of Conservation is taking applications for its annual cost-share grants to assist government entities and nonprofit groups with management, improvement, and conservation of trees and forests on public land.
Mar. 31 2020 @ 12:05am
Woman injured in Morgan County crash
A Versailles woman was injured in a one-vehicle crash Monday afternoon in Morgan County.Missouri Highway Patrol reports state the crash occurred at 1:30 p.
Mar. 31 2020 @ 12:05am
State Tech restricts employee travel after Cole County order
State Technical College of Missouri has barred non-essential personnel from traveling from Cole County to the school's campus in Linn, after Cole County enacted a stay-at-home order last week.
Mar. 30 2020 @ 11:28pm
Teen hurt in Morgan County crash
A Versailles teenager was injured Monday morning as his car crashed in Morgan County.
Mar. 30 2020 @ 11:27am
Two motorcyclists hurt in Miller County wreck
Two motorcycle drivers were injured in a five-vehicle crash Sunday afternoon in Miller County.
Mar. 30 2020 @ 11:10am
Gov. Parson activates Missouri National Guard in response to COVID-19
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson ordered mobilization of the Missouri National Guard in response to the spread of the coronavirus Friday morning.
Mar. 27 2020 @ 10:10am
MSHSAA still planning to hold state championships for spring sports
The Missouri State High School Activities Association is holding out hope state championships for spring sports will be held this year.
Mar. 25 2020 @ 10:05pm
Gov. Parson requests federal major disaster declaration
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson requested Wednesday that the federal government approve a major disaster declaration for the entire state, in order for state and local authorities to get federal assistance to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mar. 25 2020 @ 10:15am
Mid-Missouri man accused of threatening to infect store clerks with COVID-19
An Ashland man is accused of threatening to give clerks at a store in Cole County COVID-19 by coughing on them.
Mar. 23 2020 @ 2:40pm
Cole County reports 4th COVID-19 case
The Cole County Health Department on Sunday reported a fourth person in the county has tested positive for COVID-19.
Mar. 22 2020 @ 11:51pm
St. Mary's Hospital to open drive-thru testing site
Drive-thru testing for the new coronavirus that causes COVID-19 will be available in Jefferson City through SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital, starting Monday, March 23.
Mar. 22 2020 @ 12:05am
Second coronavirus case in Cole County confirmed
A second positive case of the novel coronavirus has been confirmed in Cole County, the Cole County Health Department announced in a news release Wednesday evening.
Mar. 18 2020 @ 6:20pm
First Missouri death from COVID-19 reported
The first death from COVID-19 in Missouri was recorded Wednesday in Columbia/Boone County.
Mar. 18 2020 @ 3:58pm
Missouri postpones April 7 municipal elections until June
Missouri's municipal elections slated for April 7 have been postponed in response to the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
Mar. 18 2020 @ 10:25am
First COVID-19 case in Cole County confirmed
The first positive case of the novel coronavirus in Cole County has been confirmed.
Mar. 17 2020 @ 5:40pm
Patrol suspends Missouri driver's license road tests
The Missouri Highway Patrol is suspending driver road testing for licenses at all locations.
Mar. 17 2020 @ 11:53am