Bed bugs found in state office building; extermination efforts underway
Employees in two office suites of the Harry S. Truman State Office Building were allowed to work from home starting last Friday after bed bugs were discovered.
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Housing Authority holds more open houses for blighted Jefferson City home
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Housing Authority allowed developers to take a closer look Tuesday at a dilapidated mansion on East Capitol Avenue. It was the second round of tours for developers who aim to bid on the property known as Ivy Terrace. The mansion, built in the 1890s, is in dismal shape,
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Cole County joins free emergency service Smart911
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Cole County and Jefferson City public safety agencies encouraged residents Tuesday to sign up for their new Smart911 service. Smart911 is a free service in use across the country, including in Boone County. It allows public safety agencies to send alerts via text and email but also allows them to gather
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Jefferson City road crews on standby for chance of overnight freeze
Drivers will want to be wary of road conditions before heading out the door on Tuesday, as bitterly cold temperatures could move in overnight. Crews with the Jefferson City Public Works department will be called in to treat roads ahead of the morning commute, according to Britt Smith, the department’s operations division manager. Smith said
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Jefferson City firefighters called to apartment fire Monday
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City firefighters said an apartment fire caused smoke in four apartments Monday. JCFD was called to the 2500 block of Southridge Drive in Jefferson City just after 5 p.m. Firefighters said smoke was seen coming out of the front door of the apartment building when crews arrived. According to JCFD,
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Cole County Public Works activates crews as wintry mix continues
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Cole County Public Works crews kept a close eye on roads Monday as snow continued to fall and, around 1 p.m., activated the drivers of the county’s 26 trucks to begin treatment. Department director Larry Benz told ABC 17 News that much of the staff were off work in observance of
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JC School District purchased 34 properties near high school
The Jefferson City School District has purchased 34 properties that were in the path of the May tornado, with two more purchased awaiting board approval. Spokeswoman Ryan Burns told ABC17 News the district has spent $1,054,133 so far on the properties, which are located near Jefferson City High School and Atkins Stadium. In October, Burns
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Trailer fire investigation underway in Russellville
Emergency crews responded to a trailer fire on Elnor Lane in Russellville on Saturday afternoon. The Cole County Fire Protection District had three trucks stationed outside of a row of trailers in the 4700 block of Elnor Lane. About two-thirds of a trailer was on fire when crews arrived, according to the fire protection district.
Continue Reading JCFD issues winter safety reminders as mid-Missouri enters cold months
The Jefferson City Fire Department published an advisory reminding residents about the proper use of supplemental heating devices as below-freezing temperatures make their way into mid-Missouri. High temperatures are expected to range from the upper 20s to low 30s Monday and Tuesday, with overnight lows both nights in the low to mid-teens, according to the
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Inside Simonsen Ninth Grade Center during the May tornado
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Six months after a Jefferson City tornado scored a direct hit on Simonsen Ninth Grade Center, district leaders continue to look at the safety plans for their buildings. After suffering extensive damage, Simonsen is now a “surplus” property. Jefferson City School Board members will work through the process of what to
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Columbia man pleads guilty to illegally having guns after chase
James Sander Jr. James Sanders Jr., 31, pleaded guilty Thursday to two counts of felony possession of a firearm, according to the United States Attorney Office of the Western District. According to the court, in July 2018, authorities arrested Sanders two different times. One of those arrests occurred while he was allegedly riding a stolen
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Holts Summit teen charged in Jefferson City killing
COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Holts Summit teen was charged with first-degree murder on Wednesday in connection with a killing on Rolling Hills Drive in Jefferson City. Devin L. Schrimpf, 17, was charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action in connection with the killing of Marquise Conley, 18. Police responded to the 1900 block
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State fire marshal investigates cause of Jefferson City fire
An investigation is underway following an early-morning fire in Jefferson City. Authorities arrived at the house near the corner of East Capitol Avenue and Riverside Drive just before 12:30 a.m. When they got to the scene, fire crews saw a heavy fire at the back of the structure. It took crews about 15 minutes to
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More than $6.2 million in rebuilding costs reported after Jefferson City tornado
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The cost of the tornado that left hundreds of Jefferson City buildings damaged continues to rise more than five months after the storm. According to the Jefferson City Building Regulations Division, 196 commercial and residential tornado damage permits have been issued, totaling $6,224,015 in project costs. Tornado-Damage-Permits-2019Download Of those permits, 51
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Woman charged after Jefferson City crash kills cyclist
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Cole County prosecutors charged a Springfield, Missouri, woman Tuesday with leaving the scene of a crash where a bicyclist died. Haily Crabtree, 26, is charged with a single count of leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death, a Class D felony. Police found Crabtree after the crash, which happened
Continue Reading Jefferson City police identify homicide victim
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City police on Tuesday identified the teenager killed in a shooting last week. Marquise Conley, 18, was killed in the shooting Thursday in the 1900 block of Rolling Hills Drive, the Jefferson City Police Department said in a news release. CrimeStoppers is offering a $500 reward for information leading to
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Jefferson City man accused of shooting at neighbor
A Jefferson City man is facing a felony charge for unlawful use of a weapon after an Oct. 3 incident in the 1200 block of Rackers Road. Gregory Leak, 59, was arrested later that day after investigators said he admitted to threatening his neighbor with a 9mm Ruger pistol. The neighbor told police she had
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Few regulations apply to Centurylink following statewide outage
It’s not clear what action, if any, the state could take following a sudden phone service outage last week. After a construction crews cut a Centurylink fiber line in Kansas City, 911 centers, schools, and other local agencies were impacted in Mid-Missouri. The company is not regulated by the Department of Commerce and Insurance. A
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Jefferson City considers short term rental changes
Jefferson City Council members will hear a proposal to change requirements for short term rentals at Monday’s city council meeting. The city’s current policy requires a person to obtain a special exception permit to rent their home on platforms such as Airbnb or HomeAway. A person must apply for the permit through the Planning and
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Drivers say sun glares caused Jefferson City crash
Jefferson City Police Department is investigating a crash on Highway 50. Shortly before 5 p.m. Sunday, authorities responded to calls of a crash in the westbound lane of the highway. One driver said she slowed down as the sun was glaring in her eyes. Shortly after, another driver slowed down due to glares from the
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