Jefferson City Video Archives

Gov. Mike Parson signs the fiscal 2021 budget

Missouri governor holds nearly $450 million in spending

June 30, 2020 2:26 PM Matthew Sanders

Gov. Mike Parson unveiled his restrictions and line-item budget vetoes at his COVID-19 briefing Tuesday, the day before the start of the 2021 fiscal year.

Missouri education director signals major changes coming in schools under COVID-19

June 25, 2020 2:24 PM Matthew Sanders

The state’s head of elementary and secondary education braced Missourians on Thursday for a return to school that will look much different than in the past under COVID-19.

Missouri governor says job market rebounding from COVID-19 losses

June 18, 2020 2:12 PM Matthew Sanders

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson touted the state’s economic recovery from COVID-19 on Thursday, saying tens of thousands of employees returned to work in May.

Missouri ready to end relaxed unemployment rules

June 16, 2020 2:47 PM Matthew Sanders

The head of Missouri’s Department of Labor and Industrial Relations said Tuesday that the state is ending its waiver of work-search requirements for those getting unemployment.

Rebuilding Mid-Missouri, One Year Later

May 25, 2020 4:12 PM Jessica Hafner

Jefferson City and Eldon continue to recover one year after a devastating EF-3 tornado hit on May 22, 2019.

Missouri CARES Act funding group to meet Thursday

May 21, 2020 7:26 AM Matt Ragsdale

State leaders are expected to talk about unemployment and business recovery at the 10 a.m. meeting.

Boone County mobile testing collaborative

Health official: New COVID-19 cases might increase as reopening continues

May 18, 2020 4:03 PM Amber Tabeling

Many Mid-Missouri counties are seeing fewer or no active COVID-19 cases two weeks after a statewide stay-at-home order expired, but local health officials said an increase is expected.

High school graduation ceremonies may look different district to district

May 14, 2020 2:45 PM Amber Tabeling

Mid-Missouri school districts are working to find the best fit for graduation ceremonies to celebrate their seniors’ accomplishments amid COVID-19 restrictions.

WATCH: Jefferson City mayor gives update on COVID-19

May 11, 2020 10:46 PM ABC 17 News Team

Jefferson City Mayor Carrie Tergin joined ABC 17 News live during the 10 p.m. newscast Monday.

Parson checks on Jefferson City businesses after COVID-19 reopening

May 7, 2020 1:48 PM Amber Tabeling

Gov. Mike Parson made two stops to businesses in Jefferson City on Thursday morning to check in after the state lifted many COVID-19-related restrictions this week.

Boone County reopen order more strict than state order

May 3, 2020 6:21 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) The state of Missouri and Boone County have new reopen orders going into effect Monday morning at midnight. There are not many differences between the two, however, the Boone County reopen order is more strict on allowing businesses to reopen. Cole County has been following statewide guidelines since April 25 and will

First responders recognize health care workers in Cole County

April 23, 2020 8:01 PM Katie Greathouse

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. First responders gathered outside Jefferson City hospitals to recognize health care workers Thursday night. Members from the Jefferson City police and fire departments as well as Cole County EMS paid tribute to workers at SSM Health St. Mary’s and Capitol Region by cheering, honking and flashing their car lights. The tribute lasted

Counties discussing how to reopen businesses as COVID-19 continues

April 17, 2020 2:50 PM Amber Tabeling

Cole County Health Department officials said the way businesses reopen may look different for every county across the state.

Churches making adjustments for Easter weekend celebrations due to COVID-19

April 9, 2020 8:56 PM Ben Fein

Many Church goers across Mid-Missouri are going to have to celebrate Easter from home this weekend amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in the state.

VIDEO: Cole County extended stay-at-home order goes into effect Thursday

April 9, 2020 11:04 AM Zara Barker

Jefferson City Mayor Carrie Tergin joined ABC 17 News This Morning to discuss the county’s efforts related to COVID-19.

Missouri leaders say weeks to go in fight against COVID-19

April 6, 2020 1:25 PM Matthew Sanders

The 3 p.m. virtual news conference will be the Governor’s first update since a statewide stay-at-home order took effect early Monday morning.

Collapsed wall on High Street to be demolished on Wednesday

March 31, 2020 10:37 AM Matt Ragsdale

Demolition crews started to tear down a partially collapsed wall at 200 E. High St. Wednesday morning.

Jefferson City hospitals capable of holding over 200 patients

March 25, 2020 9:31 PM Zach Boetto

Numbers from the Missouri Department of Health and Human Services show the two major Jefferson City health care providers have a total of 268 licensed beds.

Gov. Parson holds COVID-19 briefing Saturday afternoon

March 21, 2020 2:51 PM ABC 17 News Team

Gov. Mike Parson held a daily COVID-19 briefing Saturday at 3 p.m.

Officers and other emergency responders prepare for possible exposure to COVID-19

Emergency responders prep for possible COVID-19 exposure

March 18, 2020 10:42 PM Barry Mangold

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) As the number of cases of COVID-19 in Missouri continues to climb, emergency responders are preparing for the possibility of exposure. The director of Missouri’s Department of Public Safety, Sandy Karsten, said at a news conference Wednesday that large orders or protective equipment for responders is on its way to the