Fire burns corner of building in Jefferson City
The fire was at Capitol Cheer LLC. on Ford Street just before 3:30 p.m. on May 11, 2022.
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Clock ticking down as Missouri lawmakers continue to debate key priorities
As time ticks by, representatives and senators in the Missouri Capitol are drawing closer and closer to “sine die,” the Latin phrase that notes the end of the legislative session.
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St. Louis man accused of bringing gun to state Capitol to show governor pleads not guilty
The Cole County Prosecutor’s Office charged Alok K. Rohra, 36, with a felony count of unlawful possession of a weapon.
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Missouri Chamber of Commerce urging lawmakers to vote down proposals that would forbid businesses from requiring vaccines
The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry wants the Missouri General Assembly to vote down proposals that would forbid Missouri businesses from requiring vaccines.
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Missouri state senators prepare for Supreme Court decision in Mississippi abortion case
Missouri senators are trying to ensure an anti-abortion trigger law goes into effect should the United States Supreme Court overturn Roe v. Wade.
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Summer camps being hit by inflation
The school year is coming to an end with children hanging up their backpacks and parents looking for summer programs to keep their children busy during the break.
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Motorcyclist suffers fatal injuries in crash on Frog Hollow Rd.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A motorcyclist suffered extreme head trauma and is dead, after a motorcycle crash on Frog Hollow Rd. near Capital City High School ball fields Saturday. The motorcyclist was traveling southbound of Frog Hollow Rd. when for an unknown reason, he applied his rear break resulting in the motorcycle beginning to slide
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Memorial service at Missouri’s Capitol on Saturday to honor officers killed in the line of duty
A memorial service is set to get underway Saturday morning, in an effort to honor the 11 Missouri officers killed in the line of duty in 2021.
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Blair Oaks superintendent still on paid leave
The school district confirmed that Jones will receive a stipend while on leave.
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Lawmakers pass $49 billion state budget hours before deadline
Lawmakers in Jefferson City convened at the Capitol for a rare Friday session to work on the state budget, due Friday evening.
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Missouri to host candlelight vigil to honor law enforcement officers that died in the line of duty
The state of Missouri will be honoring fallen law enforcement officers over the weekend by hosting a candlelight vigil beginning at 8 p.m. Friday.
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Mid-Missouri roads deal with flooding as more rain is expected Friday morning
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE: As of Friday morning, MoDOT still lists multiple roads closed due to flooding in Camden, Maries, Morgan and Osage counties among others. The department Tweeted the updated closures Friday morning, advising drivers to check back in with the department for updates. Several Mid-Missouri roads are closed Friday as more rain is
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Jefferson City man reaches plea agreement in federal drug case
A man has entered a guilty plea in connection to a federal drug case in Jefferson City.
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August murder trial canceled for Jefferson City man
An August murder trial was canceled for a Jefferson City man according to online court records.
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One day away from budget deadline, lawmakers remain confident
The Missouri legislature has only one day left to get a 2023 state budget on the governor’s desk, and both chambers have yet to pass the 15 budget bills.
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Police find missing Jefferson City man
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE: Police said at about 12:30 p.m. that the missing man had been found in the 3400 block of Mall Ridge Court and was being treated for exposure. ORIGINAL: Police have issued a SILVER advisory for a Jefferson City man last seen on Wednesday afternoon. Guenter Fairbairn, 88, was last seen
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Missouri lawmakers approve teacher pay raises in state budget conference committee
During Teachers Appreciation Week, lawmakers in Jefferson City showed their appreciation by approving a raise in the base salary for Missouri educators.
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Missouri House of Representatives committee set to meet Wednesday about redistricting
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri House of Representatives Special Committee on Redistricting is scheduled to meet Wednesday. Committee members are set to meet at noon at the Missouri State Capitol to talk about congressional redistricting. Time is ticking as state lawmakers have until May 13 to get a bill to Gov. Mike Parson. ABC
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Lawmakers try to roll back some parole eligibility for people in prison for juvenile crimes prompting concerns about Cole County case
State lawmakers are considering rolling back some parole rules for people in prison for crimes committed as children, prompting concerns about a Cole County child killer’s case.
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Jefferson City council passes motion to recognize the historical significance of Oct. 7, 1864
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ.) Jefferson City’s Third Ward councilman got his motion passed to reintroduce a resolution to recognize the historical significance of Oct. 7, 1864, during the council meeting Monday night. The council also decided to make some changes to what events and actions people will recognize about this time in history. The council
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