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MoDOT to start work on Missouri River Bridge in Jefferson City Monday

July 11, 2022 6:28 AM Ben Fein

One lane of Highway 54 on the Missouri River Bridge in Jefferson City is set to close Monday and last through Thursday for maintenance.

Blair Oaks enters separation agreement with former superintendent Jim Jones

July 8, 2022 9:27 PM Matthew Sanders

The former longtime superintendent of the Blair Oaks School District will have his access to the campus limited for five years under a separation agreement outlining the terms of his retirement.

One dead, one injured after a two-vehicle wreck on Highway 179 off-ramp in Jefferson City

July 7, 2022 9:47 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Jefferson City police are reporting one person is dead and a passenger is injured after a two-vehicle afternoon crash on Highway 179 in Jefferson City.

THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County health care system capacity moves to yellow status

July 7, 2022 4:23 PM ABC 17 News Team

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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 50 new COVID cases

July 6, 2022 5:35 PM ABC 17 News Team

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TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone County adds over 200 new COVID cases over the holiday weekend

July 5, 2022 4:03 PM ABC 17 News Team

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Executive director of Salute to America explains how it’s keeping visitors safe from the heat

July 4, 2022 9:49 PM Kennedy Miller

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ)Salute to America in Jefferson City is coming to an end Monday night but not without celebrating a few more festivities before the end of the holiday. And even as the sun, starts to set it’s still important to practice staying safe out in warmer temperatures. Nicole Slusser, executive director of Salute to America, says

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Former Jefferson City couple charged after argument leads to shooting

July 1, 2022 8:09 PM ABC 17 News Team

Two Cole County residents are in jail after an argument led to a gun going off.

FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County moves to high COVID level; reports 73 new cases

July 1, 2022 2:23 PM ABC 17 News Team

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Blair Oaks superintendent retires after nearly two month leave of absence

July 1, 2022 5:02 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Blair Oaks Superintendent Jim Jones announced his retirement effective Thursday.

Town hall in Jefferson City addresses citizen concerns about lack of officer body cameras for police

June 30, 2022 3:24 PM Leila Mitchell

Organizers encourage the community to come with questions, concerns and suggestions.

THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 59 new COVID cases

June 30, 2022 6:48 PM ABC 17 News Team

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Two teens arrested after Cole County car theft

June 30, 2022 11:30 AM ABC 17 News Team

Deputies arrested a 17-year-old from Jefferson City and a 16-year-old from Kansas City in connection with a stolen car found Wednesday just west of Jefferson City.

Parson signs bills that include changes to election laws

June 29, 2022 5:52 AM Ben Fein

Gov. Mike Parson signed several bills in a ceremony in the governor’s office Wednesday afternoon, including one that makes changes to Missouri’s elections.

TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 55 new COVID cases

June 28, 2022 2:56 PM ABC 17 News Team

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Boys & Girls Club to open new Jefferson City location

June 27, 2022 9:20 PM Zachary Farwell

The Boys and Girls Club of Jefferson City will soon open a new location on the city’s west side.

Jefferson City Council to hold special meeting Monday to discuss raising city employee pay

June 26, 2022 4:58 PM Leila Mitchell

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Council will hold a special meeting Monday night to discuss a 5 percent raise for all city employees. The council tabled the vote at its meeting last week. The meeting is open to the public Monday, and starts at 5:30 pm at the Jefferson City Municipal Building. Council