Jefferson City Archives

Latest federal report shows only one Missouri county in the ‘red zone’

March 3, 2021 5:48 AM Ben Fein

Only one mid-Missouri county, Pettis, remains in the orange zone in Missouri’s latest State Profile Report.

Emergency plans for severe spring weather constantly changing after major events, new technology

March 2, 2021 5:39 PM Connor Hirsch

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) With the potential of severe spring weather on the way to Mid-Missouri, emergency management departments are looking over plans to make adjustments as needed. After the EF-3 rated tornado that tore through Jefferson City in May of 2019, Cole County emergency leaders put together an “after-action report,” detailing areas of improvement

Cole County health providers hopeful for Johnson & Johnson vaccine allocation

March 2, 2021 3:00 PM Victoria Bragg

Some Mid-Missouri health departments are hoping to be among one of those chosen to receive some of the 50,000 doses of the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine coming to Missouri this week.

Plane after Jefferson City emergency landing

Plane suffers minor damage after emergency landing in Jefferson City

March 2, 2021 10:42 AM Matthew Sanders

No one was hurt when a small prop plane landed at the Jefferson City Memorial Airport on Monday after its landing gear would not deploy.

Plans underway for mass vaccination clinic aimed at teachers in Cole County

March 1, 2021 6:40 PM Connor Hirsch

Health leaders in Cole County are currently planning another mass vaccination clinic later in march, with the primary focus on educators in Cole County.

Multiple vaccination events set to open in Mid-Missouri Friday

February 26, 2021 5:08 AM Ben Fein

Both Cole and Phelps counties are among those scheduled to host vaccination events in Missouri on Friday.

Jefferson City man charged with arson after house fire

February 25, 2021 11:15 PM ABC 17 News Team

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man has been charged after he was accused of setting a home on fire. Fire crews were called to the 2700 block of Schott road just before 8 p.m. According to the Cole County Sheriff’s office, the 41-year-old man was found intoxicated and armed with a shotgun in

More than 600 doses of coronavirus vaccine wasted in Missouri

February 25, 2021 1:06 PM Molly Stawinoga

ABC 17 News obtained records from the state Department of Health and Senior Services that show 631 doses of the coronavirus vaccine were wasted through Jan. 31.

Blair Oaks R-II School District names new high school principal

February 25, 2021 6:43 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Blair Oaks R-II School District has named Chris Marshall as the next High School Prinicpal for the 2021-2022 school year. Marshall is currently the Morgan County R-II assistant superintendent and has been for the past two years. Marshall will replace Melinda Aholt who will move to Blair Oaks Middle school.

Cole County among Mid-Missouri leaders in coronavirus vaccinations

February 25, 2021 11:40 AM Meghan Drakas

Cole County is in the top 20 among Missouri counties for the percentage of its population getting a coronvirus shot.

1 charged after Thursday morning Jefferson City police chase

February 25, 2021 3:33 PM Matt Ragsdale

Jefferson City police officers arrested one person related to a chase Thursday morning.

Gun rights rally in Missouri Capitol rotunda

‘Concerned citizens’ attend Second Amendment rights rally at Missouri Capitol

February 24, 2021 1:10 PM Matt Ragsdale

People packed into the rotunda Wednesday for a Second Amendment rights rally at the Missouri Capitol.

Benton and Randolph County to host mass vaccination events Wednesday

February 24, 2021 5:29 AM Ben Fein

Both Benton and Randolph counties are scheduled to host mass vaccination events Wednesday.

Lake of the Ozarks water levels rapidly lowered as power demand surged

February 23, 2021 1:47 PM Victoria Bragg

Experts say the rapid drop in water levels at Lake of the Ozarks is no cause for alarm and is directly tied to increased power demands from last week’s brutal winter weather.

MONDAY UPDATES: Missouri DHSS adds 175 COVID-19 related deaths to state dashboard

February 22, 2021 11:02 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

East Elementary School in Jefferson City

Jefferson City Board of Education delays approval of early dismissal days for teacher development

February 22, 2021 5:29 PM Connor Hirsch

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Board of Education did not approve 70-minute early dismissals almost every Monday next school year. Treasurer of the board Ken Enloe presented a motion to approve the school’s calendar without the proposed early dismissal times the district wants for teacher development. The motion passed with one objecting vote.

Missouri Capitol evacuated as a precaution

February 22, 2021 7:48 PM ABC 17 News Team

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Capitol was evacuated as a precaution just before 7 p.m. Monday. At least four House committee hearings were in progress at the time. Division Chief Jason Turner said a malfunctioning detector went off in the Capitol. There was no fire or no smoke.

MU Health Care awaiting coronavirus vaccine shipment missed last week

February 22, 2021 12:18 PM Meghan Drakas

Health care providers seek to get back on track after delayed shipments, canceled clinics.

Wastewater testing finds UK variant ‘widespread’ in Missouri

February 22, 2021 1:37 PM Associated Press

The number of new Missouri cases of the coronavirus continues to decline, but state officials say wastewater samples indicate the fast-spreading U.K. variant is “widespread” across the state.

Mid-Missouri health leaders hope to receive vaccine doses delayed by winter weather this week

February 21, 2021 7:15 PM Connor Hirsch

Winter weather has caused nationwide delays in vaccine shipment, but health leaders in Columbia are hoping to get back on track.