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Investiture ceremony planned Friday for Lincoln University president

September 9, 2022 5:47 AM Ben Fein

Lincoln University is set to introduce Dr. John B. Moseley as its 21st president Friday afternoon, following a nationwide search.

Cole County deputies to get body cameras

September 7, 2022 4:56 PM ABC 17 News Team

The Cole County Commission approved the purchase of 80 new body cameras Tuesday.

Jefferson City man charged with six felonies after accidental shooting

September 7, 2022 1:36 PM Matthew Sanders

A Jefferson City man who told deputies that he accidentally shot himself has been charged with six felonies in Cole County.

Jefferson City Council approves three proposals for affordable housing

September 6, 2022 6:32 AM Ben Fein

The Jefferson City Council is set to talk about affordable housing proposals at its Tuesday night meeting.

Appeals court upholds Jefferson City man’s assault conviction

September 6, 2022 4:51 PM Matthew Sanders

A Missouri appeals court on Tuesday ruled against a Jefferson City man in his bid to overturn an assault conviction in a deadly 2017 shooting.

Family seeks damages in Jefferson City pedestrian death

September 6, 2022 1:48 PM Matthew Sanders

The family of a Holts Summit woman killed when a truck hit her in 2020 in Jefferson City has sued the truck driver, his employer and another driver over her death.

No weapon found after JC Schools investigates report

August 31, 2022 8:20 AM Zachary Farwell

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City School District has taken disciplinary action against a student after looking into a report about a weapon. In a letter sent home to families, the school district reported staff received a tip about a high school student with a weapon on a school bus. Lewis & Clark Middle

Fire destroys barn near St. Thomas

August 30, 2022 3:50 PM Matthew Sanders

A fire destroyed a barn near the Osage River in Cole County on Tuesday.

More Mid-Missouri counties move into ‘high’ COVID-19 community level

August 26, 2022 10:21 AM Matthew Sanders

Four more Mid-Missouri counties have moved into the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s “high” community level for COVID-19, according to a state government update Friday.

Jefferson City highway ramp reopens early

August 25, 2022 3:56 PM Matthew Sanders

Work that closed a busy highway ramp in north Jefferson City wrapped up about a week early Thursday.

School safety investigation: Columbia, Blair Oaks and Eugene districts

August 22, 2022 9:04 PM Sarah Higgins

ABC 17 News asked for 41 Mid-Missouri school districts’ security plans, maintenance records and expenses ahead of the 2022-2023 school year.

Jefferson City School District students head back to class

August 22, 2022 5:53 AM Joushua Blount

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Many students across Mid-Missouri, including in Jefferson City, headed back to school Monday. To mark the first day, Jefferson City High School seniors gathered on the football field for “Senior Sunrise” where students watch the sun come up together. Senior Francis Smith said one of his goals for the school year

JC Schools holds back-to-school event for staff Friday

August 19, 2022 6:24 AM Joushua Blount

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City School District welcomed back staff Friday before classes start next week. The back-to-school event, “Open Session,” took place at 9 a.m. at Capital City High School and went on for about an hour. Superintendent Bryan McGraw and others spoke to over 1,500 staff and others about the upcoming

Corrections officer sues inmate over brutal July attack at Jefferson City Correctional Center

August 18, 2022 11:58 AM Matthew Sanders

A former corrections officer at Jefferson City Correctional Center sued an inmate this week over a July beating that left the guard in a coma for six days.

Mid-Missouri colleges and universities prepare for return of students

August 18, 2022 7:38 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Colleges and universities in Mid-Missouri are preparing for the return of students next week. Thursday is the second day for the University of Missouri students to move into their dorms. Mizzou students and staff are scheduled to start classes Monday. As more students move in, MU officials remind families about detailed maps

Two charged with stealing MoDOT vehicle, fuel cards

August 16, 2022 5:55 PM Matthew Sanders

A Columbia man and Jefferson City woman are accused of stealing a vehicle and fuel cards from a Missouri Department of Transportation maintenance shed in Jefferson City.

MONDAY UPDATES: Boone County hospital status downgraded as COVID-19 rates fall

August 15, 2022 5:32 PM Matthew Sanders

Boone County’s hospitals were in “yellow” status Monday, meaning some are limiting transfers or procedures, according to the county’s COVID-19 dashboard. The county’s hospitals added 14 patients with COVID-19 over the weekend, jumping from a reported 29 on Friday to 43 on Monday. The health department says two of those patients are in intensive care.

MoDOT moves 54/63 ramp work in Jefferson City to Wednesday

August 15, 2022 4:41 PM Matthew Sanders

The closure of the Highway 63 ramp onto westbound Highway 54 in north Jefferson City has been pushed back to Wednesday.

Last-minute ways to save in Mid-Missouri on back-to-school supplies

August 15, 2022 5:37 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The new school year is approaching as Mid-Missouri families deal with inflation. There are still ways to save money on last-minute back-to-school purchases. In Columbia, PowerHouse Community Development plans to host a back-to-school bash Friday from 2 until 6 p.m. at the MU Health Pavilion on Ash Street. Children that attend the

Police officer charged with enticing child for photos out on bond

August 12, 2022 2:04 PM Matthew Sanders

An eastern Missouri police officer was arrested this week in Cole County after investigators allege he was giving a high school boy vape cartridges with THC in them in exchange for explicit photos.