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Experts say gas prices will continue to fluctuate

May 3, 2023 11:48 AM Ethan Heinz

Gas prices are likely to continue fluctuating this summer, with things such as the OPEC+ oil group’s drop in production putting pressure on the oil market.

Man accused in death penalty case refuses to show up in court

May 3, 2023 4:11 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man accused of stabbing the mother of his child to death refused to appear in court Wednesday. Sergio L. Sayles, 36, was charged in April with first-degree murder, armed-criminal action, evidence tampering and first-degree stalking. He remains in the Cole County Jail without bond. A motion for continuance was filed

Couple charged with child-sex crimes

May 2, 2023 4:44 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A couple has been charged with child sex crimes in Jefferson City. Jerad Miller, of Jefferson City, and Shellie Miller, of Columbia, are each charged with two counts of first-degree sodomy, first-degree accessory to endangering the welfare of a child, fourth-degree accessory to child molestation, accessory to the delivery of a

Man in critical condition after motorcycle crash on Highway 50

May 1, 2023 10:29 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man is in critical condition after he crashed his motorcycle Monday on Highway 50 in Jefferson City, according to a press release from the Jefferson City Police Department. Shane Steck, 43, was injured in the crash. He was not wearing a helmet, according to police. He was brought

Missouri Army National Guard vet prepares run for Jefferson City House seat

May 1, 2023 5:21 PM Lucas Geisler

A National Guard veteran and former law enforcement officer announced his run Monday for a state House of Representatives district in Jefferson City.

JCFD looking to get new fire engine at Jefferson City Memorial Airport

April 28, 2023 4:50 PM Ethan Heinz

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Fire Department is hoping to get a new fire engine to station at the Jefferson City Memorial Airport, according to House Bill 20. The money for the new fire apparatus would come from the state budget. HB20 has $1 million written in for the hopeful purchase. The money

Cole County EMS to pay almost $300,000 back to state

April 27, 2023 8:33 PM ABC 17 News Team

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Cole County EMS is paying nearly $300,000 back to the state of Missouri. In 2019, Cole County EMS received around $600,000 as part of the Ground Emergency Medical Transporation program through MO HealthNet. The program reimburses providers like Cole County EMS for ambulance rides given to patients who use Medicaid. A recent audit showed Cole County EMS had been

Jefferson City man faces child-porn charges in Pennsylvania

April 26, 2023 9:51 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man is accused of trying to get child pornography from someone in Pennsylvania. Brian Wilder, 53, is charged in federal court in Pennsylvania with conspiracy to commit sexual exploitation of a child and child enticement. The investigation began in 2022, according to court documents. Investigators say wilder used the

More than 50 people involved in injury crashes along Highway 63 in the last year

April 26, 2023 11:11 AM Ethan Heinz

More than 50 people have been involved in injuries crashes along Highway 63 in Boone and Cole counties, including a crash that claimed a woman’s life Tuesday.

Centertown man charged with statutory rape

April 26, 2023 4:08 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Centertown man was charged with a pair of felonies after allegedly raping a 15-year-old girl at a Jefferson City Hotel on Sunday. Ian Roberts, 30, is charged with second-degree statutory rape and first-degree endangering the welfare of a child. He is being held without bond at the Cole County Jail.

Church court determines pastor stole $300,000 in church money, has to pay back additional $26,000

April 25, 2023 4:02 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Diocese of Jefferson City has concluded a church trial involving stolen funds by a former pastor. A church court on April 6 determined the Rev. Ignazio Medina transferred $300,000 in church money to personal accounts while he was pastor of St. Stanislaus Parish in Wardsville. He was the pastor there

Man charged with murder asks for case to be dismissed

April 24, 2023 10:05 PM ABC 17 News Team

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Fulton man who is charged with first-degree murder wants his case dismissed. Chris Niemet, 46, is accused of killing his classmate, Greg Jones in April 1991 in Russellville. Jones was 14. Niemet also would have been 14 at the time. Niemet was charged in 2020. On Friday a motion to dismiss the

Winds snap utility poles in Cole County

April 20, 2023 4:06 PM Matthew Sanders

Storms packing high winds snapped utility poles and dropped pea-sized hail in the Elston area of Cole County, according to the National Weather Service.

MRRL Board votes to place proposition on Aug. 8 ballot; looks to renovate building

April 19, 2023 9:34 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri River Regional Library Board of Trustees announced in a press that it voted on Tuesday to place Proposition Library on the Aug. 8 ballot in Cole County. Prop L is an increase to the library’s operating levy for the purpose of renovating and expanding the main library building in

Lohman man faces federal child-porn charge

April 18, 2023 5:05 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Lohman man has been accused of distributing child pornography. Anthony Pitts-Fugate, 30, was charged in federal court Monday and arrested Tuesday, according to court documents. An initial court appearance was held Tuesday in Jefferson City. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Courtroom 3A. Court documents claim

Jefferson City Council approves police body cameras

April 17, 2023 6:23 AM Joushua Blount

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Council unanimously approved an agreement to lease body cameras for the police department at its Monday meeting. The plan will cost around $420,000 for three-year agreement to lease the cameras. Jefferson City Police Department has been awarded $180,000 in federal grant funding that would be divided over three years.

Changes to Sunday services at Trinity Lutheran Church and School after fire Saturday morning

April 15, 2023 10:46 AM Joushua Blount

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Trinity Lutheran Church and School has made changes to services Sunday after a fire broke out Saturday morning. The school said on its Facebook page service will take place in the lower church parking lot at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Those attending should bring a lawn chair. There will be no access

Jefferson City School Board to swear in members and discuss district transportation

April 13, 2023 6:19 AM Joushua Blount

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) On Thursday, elected members of the Jefferson City Board of Education are set to officially join the district’s leadership. The meeting is scheduled to take place at JCPS Education Center at 204 Dix Road in Jefferson City. Scott Hovis and Brad Bates are two members who will return for another term

Prosecutor to seek death penalty in Jefferson City murder case

April 12, 2023 2:01 PM Matthew Sanders

Cole County’s top prosecutor said Wednesday that his office will seek the death penalty against a Jefferson City man charged this week with the murder of his child’s mother.

Prescription drug take back events to be held in Mid-Missouri

April 12, 2023 3:47 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Prescription drug take-back events are occurring around Mid-Missouri. One will occur 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, April 22, at the Jefferson City Police Department. The event is part of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s 24th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The DEA and its partners will collect tablets, capsules patches and other