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Cole County deputies investigating death in Audrain County Jail

October 4, 2022 11:27 AM Matthew Sanders

The Cole County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday that it is investigating the death of an Audrain County Jail inmate that happened last month.

St. Louis man sentenced after guilty plea in Jefferson City business burglaries

October 3, 2022 5:04 PM Matthew Sanders

A judge sentenced a St. Louis man Friday to a 120-day corrections program last week after he was accused of breaking into several Jefferson City businesses in April.

Pharmacist: Get flu, COVID-19 vaccines at the same time for convenience

September 30, 2022 4:08 PM Kennedy Miller

A Columbia pharmacist says it’s a good idea to get the flu and COVID-19 vaccines at the same time.

Moniteau County man injured in Cole County crash

September 30, 2022 3:18 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A California, Missouri, man sustained serious injuries following a Friday morning crash in Jefferson City. The collision occurred in the eastbound lanes in the 3800 block of Highway 50, according to the Jefferson City Police Department. Stephen Vaught was driving a 2008 Nissan in the passing lane, began to drift off

Cole County Sheriff’s Department warns residents about phone scams

September 29, 2022 5:03 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Cole County Sheriff’s Department said in a press release it is receiving complaints about a scam residents. Scammers are calling people, identifying themselves as members of the Cole County Sheriff’s Department and claiming potential victims missed jury duty or missed a court date before demanding money. The sheriff’s office suggested

Missouri of House of Representatives committee passes income tax cut bill

September 28, 2022 7:22 AM Zachary Farwell

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Missouri House of Representatives committee passed an income-tax-cut bill Wednesday, which is expected to be discussed on the full floor Thursday. Budget committee members met for more than five hours about several proposed measures that cover income tax cuts. Gov. Mike Parson first called for the special session in July

Man flown to University Hospital after motorcycle crash in Cole County

September 25, 2022 10:04 AM Erika McGuire

Cole County, Mo. (KMIZ) A 32-year-old California man was seriously hurt after a motorcycle crash in Cole County. The crash happened around 7:30 Saturday morning on Lookout Trail East of Route Z. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says, 83-year-old Albert Heimericks slowed down to make a right turn when 32-year-old Zachary Parks-Wagner hit the back

NAACP and League of Women Voters sues over voter ID laws

September 23, 2022 8:10 PM Ethan Heinz

The NAACP and the Missouri League of Women Voters made their case to a judge Friday that the state’s new voter ID law should be blocked.

Charges filed in Cole County chase from May

September 22, 2022 3:48 PM Matthew Sanders

Prosecutors charged a Texas woman Wednesday for allegedly leading authorities on a chase in Cole and Callaway counties in May.

Jefferson City man charged with multi-million-dollar COVID-19 fraud will remain in custody

September 21, 2022 4:33 PM Matthew Sanders

A judge ruled Tuesday that a Jefferson City businessman charged with defrauding the government for millions in COVID-19 relief funds will stay in federal custody.

Local Walmart stores among dozens getting upgrades

September 21, 2022 4:04 PM ABC 17 News Team

More than 40 Walmart locations across Missouri will be under construction as stores are updated and remodeled.

Groups plan to host local events for National Voter Registration Day

September 20, 2022 5:52 AM Ben Fein

The Missouri NAACP has partnered with the National Association of Colored Women’s Clubs to hold voter registration events Tuesday, on National Voter Registration day and ahead of the Nov. 8 election.

Bridge work to close Highway 54/63 ramp in Jefferson City Wednesday for two weeks

September 21, 2022 5:53 AM Ben Fein

The Missouri Department of Transportation is set to close the Highway 54/63 interchange Wednesday, for approximately two weeks.

Jefferson City Council to discuss Capitol Avenue properties at meeting

September 19, 2022 7:46 PM Kennedy Miller

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ.) The Jefferson City council meant on Monday night to discuss properties along Capitol Avenue. The Jefferson City council approved funding for 14 properties along East Capitol Avenue in April. The city says the homes are dangerous and need to be demolished if action is not taken. City council member Ryan Moehlman

MoDOT to again close ramp at Highway 54/63 interchange

September 19, 2022 1:59 PM Matthew Sanders

The Missouri Department of Transportation will close a ramp at the Highway 54/63 interchange in north Jefferson City on Wednesday for the second time in as many months.

Jefferson City man pleads not guilty in shaken-baby case

September 16, 2022 4:08 PM Matthew Sanders

A Jefferson City man pleaded not guilty Friday after he was accused of causing severe brain damage to his infant boy.

Prosecutor’s office charges Jefferson City teen in April shooting

September 16, 2022 12:40 PM Zachary Farwell

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City teenager is now charged in an April shooting that hurt two women. The Cole County Prosecutor’s Office charges 17-year-old Allen D. Vaughn with felony counts of first-degree assault, first-degree assault that resulted in serious physical injury, unlawful use of a weapon, and armed criminal action. Police officers responded