JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — After perfecting it during a lengthy debate earlier this week, the Missouri Senate voted to pass a controversial public safety bill Thursday morning. “This is the bill that we perfected earlier this week,” sponsor Sen. Bill Eigel said. “I want to thank the body for its patience — I know we were here for a very late night.” Eigel’s SB 26 … [Read more...] about Senate passes law enforcement, protest bill despite community concerns from Dems – The Missouri Times
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Missouri moving to next vaccination group March 15 | COVID-19 | columbiamissourian.com – Columbia Missourian
JEFFERSON CITY — An additional 550,000 Missouri residents will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine on March 15, Gov. Mike Parson announced Thursday. The next level — Phase 1B, Tier 3 — vaccinates “critical infrastructure,” including teachers, child care workers, government officials, food and agriculture employees, energy employees and more. More … [Read more...] about Missouri moving to next vaccination group March 15 | COVID-19 | columbiamissourian.com – Columbia Missourian
Jefferson City house fire ruled an arson – Jefferson City News Tribune
A Jefferson City man is accused of arson after a fire investigation Wednesday. Cole County deputies and Cole County Fire Protection District personnel responded to a report of a house fire in the 2700 block of Schott Road at approximately 7:50 p.m. Wednesday, according to a Cole County Sheriff's Department news release. A 41-year-old man reportedly was found in the basement of … [Read more...] about Jefferson City house fire ruled an arson – Jefferson City News Tribune
Suspect, who was on pretrial release, arrested after Jefferson City pursuit – KOMU 8
JEFFERSON CITY - Byron Williams, 32, was arrested after a vehicle pursuit on West Main Street at Highway 179 around 8:50 a.m. Thursday. Jefferson City Police officers attempted to stop a vehicle to conduct a warrant investigation. When the vehicle failed to yield to emergency vehicles, a pursuit ensued. The pursuit eventually entered the Belair Elementary school … [Read more...] about Suspect, who was on pretrial release, arrested after Jefferson City pursuit – KOMU 8
Missouri to start vaccinating teachers, grocery store workers on March 15 – KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Governor Mike Parson announced that Missouri will start administering vaccines to Phase 1B, Tier 3 starting March 15. The new tier will include K-12 teachers, child care providers, grocery store workers, and other critical infrastructure employees. “We have had a vaccine plan since October and this plan has not changed,” Parson said. “The data shows we are … [Read more...] about Missouri to start vaccinating teachers, grocery store workers on March 15 – KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis