Jefferson City Archives

Gov. Parson signs bill allowing student-athlete compensation

June 16, 2022 5:47 AM Ben Fein

Governor Parson is set to sign multiple bills into law Thursday, in a bill signing ceremony set to get underway at 11 a.m.

USS Jefferson City sailors visit submarine’s namesake

June 15, 2022 7:12 PM ABC 17 News Team

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) This week representatives of the submarine USS Jefferson City are in town through Friday. The sailors along with one of their officers were welcomed by the governor in his office. The sailors will be spending more time in Jefferson City this week, all part of the navy’s namesake visits. Chief of

Jefferson City man accused of stealing Humvee from Missouri National Guard

June 15, 2022 12:40 PM Zachary Farwell

COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Cole County Prosecutor’s Office has filed a charge against a Jefferson City man accused of stealing a Humvee from the Missouri National Guard. James R. Wilson, 36, is charged in Cole County with one felony count of first-degree tampering with a motor vehicle. Investigators found the stolen Missouri National Guard

Health experts say COVID cases are slowing down just in time for the summer

June 14, 2022 5:46 PM Kennedy Miller

After more than two years since the start of the pandemic, some hospitals in Missouri are starting to see cases slow down just in time for the summer.

City offices in Jefferson City to be closed on Monday in observance of Juneteenth

June 13, 2022 3:14 PM Karl Wehmhoener

City offices in Jefferson City will be closed Monday in observance of Juneteenth.

Jefferson City woman seriously hurt after a crash in Moniteau County

June 12, 2022 9:52 AM Erika McGuire

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A crash in Moniteau County seriously injured a 18-year-old driver early Sunday morning. The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Troop F says the crash happened on U.S 50 west of Pam Jones Road. Erika Castro of Jefferson City was traveling westbound when her vehicle traveled off the right side of the road and

Jefferson City man charged after police seize drugs

June 9, 2022 2:32 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Cole County prosecutor has charged a Jefferson City man after police executed a search warrant Wednesday morning and seize marijuana, heroin, guns and a large amount of money.

JC Schools releases surveys after subpoena from attorney general’s office

June 9, 2022 11:42 AM Matthew Sanders

The Jefferson City School District, one of seven the attorney general filed subpoenas against seeking student surveys, released documents related to the inquiry Thursday.

Missouri American Water to spend $1.4 million in Jefferson City to upgrade water mains

June 8, 2022 8:30 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Missouri American Water will begin construction in mid-June to replace nearly 4,400 feet of aging water main along Moreland Avenue and Southwest Boulevard.

Man arrested after investigators recover drugs, weapons from Jefferson City home

June 8, 2022 12:51 PM Zachary Farwell

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man faces possible charges after investigators searched a Jefferson City home on Wednesday morning. Investigators executed a narcotics search warrant just before 9:45 a.m. at a home in the 700 block of Jackson Street, according to the Jefferson City Police Department. Police said investigators found suspected heroin, marijuana, and weapons

Attorney general wants to force JC Schools, other districts to turn over documents

June 8, 2022 12:51 PM Matthew Sanders

Missouri’s attorney general said Wednesday this his office is seeking to force the Jefferson City School District and six other districts to turn over information related to student surveys.

Jefferson City Council approves pay raises for police officers

June 7, 2022 11:56 AM Kennedy Miller

Jefferson City police officers will get a pay raise after approval Monday from the city council.

Gov. Mike Parson set to hold bill signing ceremony Tuesday

June 7, 2022 6:18 AM Joushua Blount

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Michael Parson is set to hold a bill signing ceremony Tuesday. There are nearly 70 bills still waiting for the governor’s signature, according to the Missouri Senate’s website. Gov. Parson’s office said bill sponsors and other legislative leaders have been invited to the bill signing ceremony. Of the bills the governor could sign,

Legal team requests mental health evaluation for man accused of entering the Missouri State Capital with a gun in May

June 6, 2022 7:51 PM ABC 17 News Team

Alok Rohra’s legal team is requesting a mental health evaluation on June 15.

Kurt Bumby bonded out of St. Louis County jail.

Second offender dies in custody at Algoa Correctional Center

June 6, 2022 3:26 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A second prisoner in custody at the Algoa Correctional Center in Jefferson City died in June.

House fire leaves five homeless in Jefferson City

June 3, 2022 6:28 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A residential house fire in Jefferson City leaves five people homeless.

Jefferson City man given life sentence in corrections officer’s shooting death

June 3, 2022 12:11 PM Matthew Sanders

A Jefferson City man who was 16 years old when he was charged in connection with the death of a corrections officer has been sentenced to life in prison.