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Jefferson City Fire extinguishes apartment fire Sunday evening

July 23, 2023 6:45 PM abc17news-Newsroom

Jefferson City Fire Department continues to work a building fire Sunday evening to put out any remaining hot spots.

School volunteer charged with child sex crimes bonds out of jail

July 21, 2023 8:23 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A volunteer at a private school in Jefferson City who is accused of multiple child sex crimes has bonded out of jail. Jennifer Cecil, 41, is charged with first-degree sexual abuse, second-degree statutory rape, second-degree statutory sodomy and having sexual contact with a student. An arraignment was waived Friday and a

Cole County EMS breaks ground on new headquarters

July 21, 2023 5:45 AM Isabella Roberts

Cole County EMS celebrated the groundbreaking of its new headquarters at Adams and McCarty streets near the county jail on Friday.

Two people hurt after crash on Highway 54 in Jefferson City

July 21, 2023 10:18 AM Madison Stuerman

Two people were hurt after a crash between three cars and a semi-truck Thursday night.

School volunteer charged with child sex crimes, including sexual contact with student

July 19, 2023 4:27 PM Ryan Shiner

COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City woman was charged Wednesday with several child sex crimes in Cole County. Jennifer Cecil, 41, is charged with first-degree sexual abuse, second-degree statutory rape, second-degree statutory sodomy and having sexual contact with a student. She is being held in the Cole County Jail without bond. A court date

Jefferson City pharmacy Whaley’s bought out by Walgreens after 80-year run

July 19, 2023 11:43 AM Mitchell Kaminski

Whaley’s has been Jefferson City’s hometown pharmacy for over 80 years. But that run will soon be coming to an end.

Jefferson City man charged with burglary after allegedly entering house

July 17, 2023 4:16 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man has been charged with first-degree burglary after allegedly entering a residence Saturday in the 300 block of Landwehr Hills Road. Michael Scott Sayles, 46, is being held in the Cole County Jail without bond. An arraignment was held Monday and a bond review hearing is set for

Missouri Department of Conservation invites public to Runge’s 30th birthday

July 15, 2023 5:45 AM Joushua Blount

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ)The Missouri Department of Conservation is encouraging the public to come out and celebrate Runge’s Nature Center’s 30th birthday Saturday. The event will be free to the public and all ages are welcome. The celebration is set to start at 10:00 a.m. and run until 3:00 p.m. at the Runge Conservation Nature Center in Jefferson City

Jefferson City woman charged after allegedly assaulting woman at ATM

July 14, 2023 9:24 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City woman was arrested Thursday and charged after allegedly trying to assault a woman, stealing her credit and debit cards and then trying to drive off with her car. Rebecca Matlack, 37, is charged with second-degree robbery, two counts of third-degree attempted assault of a special victim and second-degree

Man charged after allegedly trying to break into Jefferson City apartment with barbecue fork, shovel

July 14, 2023 7:22 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Linn, Missouri, man was charged after allegedly trying to break into an apartment with a barbecue fork, shovel and his body. Brandon Burkhart, 26, is charged with first-degree attempted burglary and first-degree harassment. An arraignment is set for 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Cole County Circuit Court. The victim woke

Jefferson City man charged with statutory rape, sodomy

July 14, 2023 6:50 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man was charged Friday with first-degree statutory rape and first-degree statutory. Raymond Bryson, 42, was already in the Callaway County Jail for a failure to appear warrant. The bond for that warrant is $2,000, according to jail records. A court date and bond for the sexual assault charges

Chicago man accused of shooting into Jefferson City house in 2020

July 14, 2023 3:44 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Chicago man was charged Thursday in relation to an alleged shooting that occurred in Jefferson City nearly three years ago. Wanya Webb, 24, is charged with armed-criminal action, accessory to unlawful use of a weapon and second-degree accessory to assault. Webb is not in custody, according to the Cole County

Missouri River Regional Library’s staff gives update on proposed renovation and design plans

July 14, 2023 7:50 AM Joushua Blount

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce held a Friday coffee to give an update on the Missouri River Regional Library tax levy regarding plans for a proposed building expansion. People could attend over Zoom at 9:00 a.m. or in person at the Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce building at

Inmate charged after allegedly assaulting DOC staff

July 13, 2023 3:51 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Missouri Department of Corrections inmate was charged Thursday for allegedly assaulting two staff members in April. Jeffrey Scott, 48, is charged with two counts of violence towards a DOC employee. A court date has not been set. He is in the Algoa Correctional Center in Jefferson City. Scott was found

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you concerned about the safety of your water?

July 13, 2023 2:44 AM ABC 17 News Team

A few homes in Columbia tested positive for lead as did a Jefferson City elementary school.

Callaway Hills Elementary to have water sources retested after lead found in five sinks

July 7, 2023 9:18 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City School District is planning to retest sink fixtures at one of its elementary schools after recent water testing for lead. Five sinks at Callaway Hills Elementary showed lead levels above the allowable limit. All of them were classroom sinks and cleaning stations, not drinking water. Because of this, Jefferson City

One injured in crash on highway in Jefferson City

July 12, 2023 3:38 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) One person suffered moderate injuries in a crash Wednesday on westbound Highway 50/63 in Jefferson City, west of Shamrock Road, according to a crash report from the Jefferson City Police Department. The crash occurred as a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado – driven by Jayne Williams, 63, of Belle – slowed down while

Jefferson City man charged with domestic assault, burglary after allegedly hitting woman

July 11, 2023 8:28 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man was charged Tuesday after allegedly breaking into an apartment and hitting a woman multiple times in the face. Malcolm Mayes, 27, is charged with first-degree burglary, third-degree domestic assault, violating an order of protection and second-degree endangering the welfare of a child. A warrant was issued and

Jefferson City man charged after allegedly shooting gun outside apartment

July 10, 2023 4:32 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man was arrested and charged after he allegedly fired a gun early Sunday morning. William Freeman, 39, is charged with unlawful gun possession, armed-criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon. He is being held in the Cole County Jail without bond. An arraignment is set for 1:30

B.R.A.K.E.S. to wrap up weekend training in Jefferson City

July 9, 2023 7:06 AM Joushua Blount

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) B.R.A.K.E.S., the nonprofit created by NHRA driver Doug Hebert will finish up its weekend training session at the Missouri EVOC Training Center Jefferson City The free national teen defensive driving program training sessions will be from 8:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. but will be broken up into two three-hour sessions, according to organizers. B.R.A.K.E.S.,