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Hundreds remain without power as storms bring flash flooding to Mid-Missouri

August 3, 2023 5:47 AM Isabella Roberts

Hundreds of homes were without power and parts of Mid-Missouri were under flash flood warnings Thursday morning as storms continued to hammer the area.

Power outages reported in Mid-Missouri as storms hit area, cancelations also announced

August 2, 2023 8:54 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Inclement weather began passing through Mid-Missouri Wednesday evening and power outages have already been reported throughout the area. In Cole County, Three Rivers Electric is showing 502 customers without power and Ameren Missouri had 165 customers without power at its peak. The Ameren number has come down to 140. The storms

Missouri River race canceled with storms in forecast

August 2, 2023 12:05 PM Grace Pankey

The 18th annual Missouri River 340 race was canceled Wednesday as paddlers passed through Jefferson City on their way from Kansas City to St. Charles.

Food vendors at Cole County Fair pass inspection

August 2, 2023 6:06 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) All four food stands for the Jefferson City Jaycees Fair passed an inspection by the Cole County Health Department on Monday. Vendors included Cajun Catfish, RJ’s Real Italian Ice and PBJ Happee Day Shows, which is operating a hamburger stand and taco stand. View the inspection below. 2023-Jaycees-Fair-Inspections-7.31.23Download The Cole County

First responders, Cole County Fair organizers prepare for heavy rain

August 1, 2023 9:56 PM Marina Diaz

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Ahead of severe thunderstorms head towards Mid-Missouri, the Jefferson City Jaycees Fair is working with local first responders to keep fairgoers safe. “Every night we have a meeting behind the building with Emergency Management and Sheriff’s Department, First Aid, and all of that stuff,” Fair Chairmen Derred Scheperle said. The Cole

Cole County Public Works to replace pipes after fuel leak

August 1, 2023 3:54 PM Avery Roehler

Cole County Public Works continues to work in the area of a fuel leak that happened last week at Lincoln University’s Alan T. Busby Farm.

Driver in 2022 Cole County bus crash pleads guilty, sentenced to probation

July 31, 2023 8:57 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A bus driver who allegedly fell asleep at the wheel and crashed a bus filled with children in Cole County last year pleaded guilty last week. Thomas Babbit, 64, of Boonville, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, July 25, to operating a motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner and driving a

Three children hurt in Cole County crash

July 26, 2023 11:02 AM Ryan Shiner

COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Three Jefferson City children and a woman suffered minor injuries in a one-vehicle crash Tuesday night in the 5000 block of Roling Road. A RAVE alert was issued for the crash at 11:24 p.m. to say traffic would be delayed in the area. The crash occurred at 11 p.m. and traffic

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you plan on doing any outdoor activities during the heatwave?

July 26, 2023 2:45 AM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The ABC 17 News Stormtrack Weather Team has issued a Weather Alert Day for the impending heat coming on Thursday and Friday. Temperatures have chances to reach dangerous levels, with air temperatures likely eclipsing 100 degrees the next few days and the heat index nearing 110 degrees. Do you plan on doing

Crews still working to clean Cole County diesel fuel leak

July 25, 2023 10:38 AM Avery Roehler

COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Crews continue to clean a diesel fuel leak Tuesday morning in a creek near the Lincoln University Alan T. Busby Farm. Cole County Public Works told ABC 17 News there is no danger to the public. They are also not sure exactly how long it will take to fully clean. The

Cole County residents voting on library tax increase

July 25, 2023 11:30 AM Hannah Falcon

Missouri voters in certain counties can now go out to the polls for the August elections.

Diesel fuel leak reported in Cole County, found in creek near Lincoln University farm

July 24, 2023 5:19 PM Ryan Shiner

COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Cole County Public Works announced in a Monday afternoon release that a diesel fuel leak appeared in a creek on the Lincoln University Alan T. Busby Farm south of Jefferson City. Public Works said that the Missouri Department of Natural Resources was alerted by Lincoln University staff about a diesel fuel

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.

Volunteer at Cole County private school charged with child sex crimes remains jailed without bond

July 20, 2023 11:55 AM Avery Roehler

A volunteer at a Cole County school who was charged with raping a student remained in jail the day after her arrest without bond.

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

Boone, Cole county officials have plans in place for flash floods

July 19, 2023 11:33 AM Avery Roehler

Southeast Missouri, western Kentucky and southern Illinois were pounded by heavy rains early Wednesday that led to dangerous flash flooding.

Mokane man charged after chase, allegedly hit Sheriff’s deputy vehicle while driving wrong way on highway

July 17, 2023 10:09 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Mokane man has been charged after the Callaway County Sheriff’s Office says he led multiple law enforcement agencies on a chase Sunday afternoon. Jonathan Irwin, 28, is charged with first-degree tampering with a motor vehicle, resisting arrest, fourth-degree assault, first-degree property damage, second-degree property damage and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.

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

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