Jefferson City Archives

Man sentenced to probation after shooting at murder victim’s funeral in Cole County

June 14, 2021 10:49 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man was placed on two years of unsupervised probation Thursday for unlawful use of a weapon, a…

Missouri to end all federal pandemic-related unemployment benefits Saturday

June 11, 2021 4:16 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Starting tomorrow, the state is set to end all federal pandemic-related unemployment benefits. Missouri is among the first…

Lewis and Clark Middle School in Jefferson City returns to in-person classes after Thanksgiving break.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should schools still require students to wear masks?

June 11, 2021 2:00 AM ABC 17 News Team

More school districts in Mid-Missouri are making masks optional as coronavirus cases go down and vaccinations go…

Jefferson City crash sends pedestrian to hospital; second crash blocks traffic on Missouri Blvd. ramp

June 10, 2021 3:27 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A pedestrian is injured after he tried to cross the 1600 block of Jefferson St. Thursday morning at 9:38 in Jefferson City…

Jefferson City man charged with several felonies after allegedly confronting police with gun

June 9, 2021 12:20 PM Matthew Sanders

Prosecutors charged a Jefferson City man with four felonies and three misdemeanors after police said he confronted officers with a gun outside a home…

Body camera video not available in Jefferson City police shooting

June 8, 2021 4:37 PM Leila Mitchell

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is leading the investigation into the officer-involved shooting that happened Monday near Capital…

Moberly man dies after officer-involved shooting in Jefferson City

June 7, 2021 2:09 PM Matthew Sanders

Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Jefferson City near Capital…

Jefferson City man accused of possible kidnapping Saturday

June 7, 2021 10:57 PM ABC 17 News Team

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Charges have been filed against a Jefferson City man accused of kidnapping a woman. Tavarris Ware is accused of pointing a…

Two charged in connection with Jefferson City shooting

June 7, 2021 2:28 PM Matthew Sanders

Prosecutors charged Trey L. Garrett, 26, with first-degree assault, unlawful use of a weapon, armed criminal action and being a dangerous felon in…

Jefferson City man faces weapons charges after early Friday morning shooting

June 4, 2021 9:17 PM ABC 17 News Team

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man is charged with a June 4 shooting. Leandre Williams is being held in the Cole County Jail for armed…

Large Jefferson City police presence reported near Broadway

June 4, 2021 5:46 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A large Jefferson City police presence is being reported near the West Dunklin and Broadway. An ABC 17 News crew on scene…

Jefferson City man charged after authorities find more than a pound of meth, cash in home

June 4, 2021 1:01 PM ABC 17 News Team

A man is in custody after law enforcement found drugs, money and a gun while serving a search…

Jefferson City police arrest man in connection with shooting

June 4, 2021 11:20 AM ABC 17 News Team

At 2:37 a.m., the Jefferson City Communications Center received a shots fired call in the area of E. McCarty and Lafayette…

Local health department discuss vaccine incentives, as vaccinations trend downwards

June 3, 2021 3:05 PM Ben Fein

Nationwide, according to the CDC’s website, 50.8% of Americans have received at least one dose with 41% being fully vaccinated.…

Cole County grand jury indicts man on gun charges

June 2, 2021 8:22 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Cole County grand jury has indicted a man on new gun charges in an early May shooting. Semaj Harris is accused of murder…