Hosier executed for Jefferson City killings
A man convicted in the killing of a Jefferson City couple has died for those crimes.
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Driver in crash at Jefferson City Habitat for Humanity house charged with DWI
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The driver of a car that crashed into a Habitat for Humanity house Monday in Jefferson City has been charged with driving while intoxicated. John McNew, 23, was charged with DWI causing serious physical injury and three misdemeanors: Reckless driving, driving without a license and not having car insurance. He is
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Man accused of pouring boiling water on woman faces more felony charges
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man who was accused of pouring boiling water on a woman is facing an additional eight felony charges. James Lamore Glass, 29, was charged on Monday with seven counts of tampering with a witness in a felony prosecution and one count of first-degree harassment. He was charged in
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Former JCPD reserve officer charged, accused of not reporting child sex abuse
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A former reserve officer for the Jefferson City Police Department was charged in relation to a child sex abuse case, according to court documents. Christina Garza, 49, of Jefferson City, was charged on Monday with first-degree endangering the welfare of a child and failure of a mandated reporter to report child
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Cole County Sheriff warns of jury duty scam
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Cole County Sheriff is warning residents of a jury duty scam where callers are once again posing as deputies. A Monday press release from the sheriff’s office, the scam involves scammers calling residents while falsely identifying themselves as deputies. The scammer tells the victims that they either missed jury duty
Continue Reading Missouri governor turns down clemency for inmate facing execution on Tuesday
By JIM SALTER Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson has turned down a clemency request for condemned inmate David Hosier, a move that likely clears the way for his execution. Hosier is scheduled to be executed Tuesday for the 2009 deaths of Angela and Rodney Gilpin of Jefferson City. His lawyer
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Missouri DHSS introduces new program to help youth quit vaping
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services introduced the “My Life, My Quit” program on Monday to stop teen vaping.
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Cole County deputy injured in Jefferson City crash
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Cole County deputy was involved in a crash on Wednesday at West Truman Boulevard and Country Club Drive in Jefferson City, according to a crash report from the Jefferson City Police Department. ABC 17 News reached out to the Cole County Sheriff’s Office and was referred to the Jefferson City
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Jefferson City man charged with child sex crime, kidnapping
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man was charged with a child sex crime and other felonies on Thursday. Jermaine Brannon was charged with first-degree kidnapping, third-degree domestic assault and child enticement by a person older than 21 years old with a child younger than 15 years old. He is being held at the
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Helias Catholic breaks ground on campus expansion
Crusader alumni, students and faculty came together Wednesday as Helias Catholic High School broke ground on its Spirit of Excellence campus expansion project.
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Man accused of ramming truck into woman’s vehicle several times charged with domestic assault
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Miller County man was charged with first-degree domestic assault and second-degree property damage after he allegedly rammed his truck into a woman’s vehicle on Tuesday. A warrant was issued on Wednesday for Brent Whittle, of Brumley. He was not listed on the Cole County Jail online roster on Wednesday afternoon
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Court documents: Man found masturbating in front of Jefferson City salon
JEFFESRON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man was charged on Wednesday after he was allegedly found masturbating in front of a salon on Dunklin Street. Mac Cannell was charged with first-degree sexual misconduct, a misdemeanor. Court documents state he is in custody, but he did not appear on the Cole County Jail’s online roster
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MoDOT asking for community input ahead of 2025 Jefferson City bridge bundle project
With many bridge projects on the horizon in Jefferson City, the Missouri Department of Transportation is hoping to get input from the public at a meeting Tuesday afternoon.
Continue Reading Man who owned marijuana business accused of forgery, filing false documents
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man who owned a marijuana business was charged on Tuesday with forging documents and other felonies. Kelly Waggoner, of Peculiar, Missouri, was charged with forgery, filing false documents and identity theft. A criminal summons was issued and an initial court appearance was set for 9 a.m. Wednesday, July 17. According
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Two crashes block part of Highway 54 in Cole County
Consecutive crashes blocked westbound Highway 54 near Route E in Cole County on Monday, resulting in two injuries.
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Sheriff: Cole County Jail inmate dies Saturday
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) An inmate died at the Cole County Jail on Saturday, according to Cole County Sheriff John Wheeler. A press release states at approximately 3:41 p.m., Cole County deputies found an inmate unresponsive in their cell. The identity of the inmate was not shared. The release said staff started life-saving measures and
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Report shows Black drivers still pulled over at higher rate than white drivers in Mid-Missouri
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Black drivers in Missouri were once again pulled over at a higher rate, based on their percentage of the population in 2023, according to the state’s annual Vehicle Stops Report. In 2023, Missouri law enforcement agencies that filed reports recorded 1,367,150 vehicle stops, resulting in 61,990 searches and 57,713 arrests. The overall
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MSHP: Wooden bridge collapses in Cole County while truck tries crossing
COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) No injuries were reported after a wooden bridge collapsed Friday at the Lock and Dam Spur at the Osage River in Cole County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop F posted a photo on X that showed a truck overturned in the water below the bridge. 🚨Bridge Collapse in Cole County🚨Troopers
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Jefferson City man accused of assaulting pregnant woman
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man was charged with domestic assault and other felonies after he allegedly assaulted a pregnant woman on Tuesday. Ediberto Estrada was charged with first-degree domestic assault, second-degree kidnapping, unlawful use of a weapon, armed criminal action, first-degree harassment and second-degree endangering the welfare of a child, a misdemeanor.
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CNA accused of raping nursing home resident
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man who was employed as a CNA at a Jefferson City assisted-living facility is accused of raping an 81-year-old woman with dementia. Joseph Hull, of Jefferson City, was charged with first-degree rape and first-degree sexual conduct with a nursing facility resident. He is being held at the Cole County Jail
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