Sheriff says suspect identified in Cole County Courthouse threat
The Cole County Courthouse was evacuated on Tuesday after an alleged bomb threat, County Commissioner Sam Bushman said.
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Reports detail response to fatal construction site collapse
Incident reports from the Jefferson City police and fire departments, obtained by ABC 17 News, walk through the investigation into a wall collapse that killed a construction worker.
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Cole County man running for commission seat
Gary Bemboom announced he plans to run for the commissioner seat.
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Cole County circuit judge announces re-election bid
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Daniel Green will run for a third term as a Cole Co. Circuit Judge. Green was first elected in 2010 as serves as the Division II judge. Daniel Green seeks a third term as Cole Circuit Court Judge It’s not clear if Green has an opponent in the race. Filing for
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Gov. Parson’s budget to include $22 million for county jail reimbursement
An effort is underway by the Parson administration to pay down the $32 million tab owed to county jails across the state.
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Plumber warns of dangers of pipes freezing
Cold weather can cause issues for some homeowners or renters as the cold can cause pipes to freeze.
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Habitat for Humanity to build nine homes in Jefferson City
The River City Habitat for Humanity is nearly doubling down on its regular home builds this year after the tornado that struck Jefferson City last May.
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Ex-trooper ends legal fights over his old job, walks away with thousands in back pay
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A former Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper will walk away with more than $100,000 in back pay after ending his lawsuits against the state. Attorneys for Anthony Piercy filed requests to dismiss three lawsuits against the state dealing with his firing and revocation of his peace officer’s license. State authorities took
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Two Jefferson City buildings declared dangerous because of ‘human waste, hazardous materials’
The Jefferson City Department of Planning and Protective Services added two properties to its list of dangerous buildings in as many weeks.
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Lincoln University hosts showcase at Missouri State Capitol
Researchers, faculty, students and administrators from Lincoln University convened Wednesday in the Missouri Capitol to showcase the college’s programs, research and curriculum to lawmakers.
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Cole County puts old Health Department building up for sale
The Cole County Commission on Tuesday voted to sell a property on Industrial Drive that previously housed the county’s Health Department.
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Contractors break ground on Moniteau Creek Bridge demolition
Demolition started Tuesday on the Moniteau Creek Bridge in Cole County. Eric Landwehr, a Cole County Public Works engineer said the bridge, which is located just off of Highway 179, had been out of commission since 2016. “It’s about time because it was getting in bad shape,” Landwehr said. In February 2016, MoDOT gave the
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JC Schools HR director promoted to chief of learning
The Jefferson City School District announced Tuesday Shelby Scarbrough, its director of human resources, will be promoted to chief of learning.
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Cole County deputies search jail inmates with new body scanner
Meeting minutes show the commission awarded the $166,250 bid to Romaine Companies for the body scanner.
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Corps of Engineers says work progressing on levee repairs; more flooding expected this year
A contract to repair Missouri River levees outside Jefferson City is out for bid, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers told local officials Monday.
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Jefferson City again has cab service with opening of new company
Jefferson City Council members said Monday that they are glad to hear a new cab business has opened after the city’s only taxi service shut down about a month ago.
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Jefferson City Schools’ chief of learning to retire
The Jefferson City School District confirmed to ABC 17 News Thursday that Dr. Brian Shindorf plans to retire as the administration’s chief of learning.
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Sheriff commends Public Works departments amid winter storm
Local officials said Wednesday that the effects of a winter storm in Cole County were more manageable than originally expected. Cole County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a small number of minor crashes through Wednesday afternoon, according to Sheriff John Wheeler. He said the preparation of the city and county public works departments paid off. “Public
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Road crews urge drivers to use caution on the way to Chiefs’ parade
Jefferson City Public Works and MoDOT Central District officials are urging drivers to be cautious if they are headed to the Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory parade Wednesday
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Jefferson City High School teacher stripped of coaching duties after profanity-laced texts to students
The Jefferson City School District scaled back the duties of one of its teachers after a text conversation with a group of students came to light.
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