Jefferson City Archives

Coronavirus cases in Cole County on the rise as vaccine site set to close

July 15, 2021 11:24 AM Ben Fein

The state says cases have nearly doubled in Cole County week over week.

Mid-Missouri school boards take up critical race theory, The 1619 Project

July 13, 2021 11:44 AM Hannah Falcon

Teachers in Mid-Missouri’s largest school district will evaluate the New York Times’ 1619 Project, which is embroiled in controversy over critical race theory in schools.

Supreme Court of Missouri considers future of Medicaid expansion

July 13, 2021 3:41 AM Lucas Geisler

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri’s highest court will now decide on the future of Medicaid expansion in the state. The court’s seven judges heard arguments Tuesday morning in an appeal of a Cole County court decision ruling the voter-approved expansion unconstitutional. You can listen to the audio of arguments here. A Cole County judge ruled

Parson signs gas tax increase meant to boost transportation funding

July 13, 2021 3:27 PM Chanel Porter

The bill will provide about $500 million more each year to the Missouri Department of Transportation for roads and bridges by increasing the gas tax by 2.5 cents every year for a five-year period.

Jefferson City police arrest shooting suspect

July 13, 2021 9:37 AM Matthew Sanders

Officers arrested Trey L. Garrett, 26, on Monday at a Jefferson City home, according to a release from the Jefferson City Police Department. Prosecutors charged Garrett last month with first-degree assault, unlawful use of a weapon, armed criminal action and being a dangerous felon in possession of a gun. The shooting happened June 4 on Broadway. Garrett had left by the time officers arrived, police said.

Monroe County man sentenced to life in prison for fiancee’s death

July 12, 2021 5:59 AM Meghan Drakas

A Cole County judge sentenced James Addie to life in prison without parole plus 10 years for the 2018 death of Molly Watson. Addie was convicted in April of first-degree murder and armed criminal action. He was sentenced at that hearing to 20 years on the armed criminal action count, but sentencing for the murder conviction was delayed until Monday.

Holts Summit man accused in Dollar General armed robbery

July 8, 2021 11:39 AM Matthew Sanders

Tyler Williams, 24, was charged Thursday with first-degree robbery, unlawful use of a weapon and armed criminal action. He is accused of robbing a Dollar General at 1414 Missouri Blvd. on Wednesday morning, the Jefferson City Police Department said in a news release.

Silver Advisory canceled for missing 61-year-old Jefferson City man

July 8, 2021 3:15 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Police Department has canceled an Endangered SILVER Advisory for a missing 61-year-old man that was first issued on July 1. Benjamin Seaton was located safe in Kansas City, MO. Officials say Seaton left a residential facility on foot without his necessary medications. Seaton has been diagnosed with epilepsy,

Parents of man killed in Jefferson City construction accident file lawsuit

July 7, 2021 3:32 PM Matthew Sanders

The parents of a man killed in a retaining wall collapse last year at a Jefferson City construction site are suing contractors and the property owner.

Syringe being filled with coronavirus vaccine

Researcher: Delta variant ‘spreading through Missouri at a remarkable pace,’ sewage study shows

July 6, 2021 12:41 PM Leila Mitchell

Experts say the delta variant is spreading fast throughout Missouri and is expected to “explode” in Fulton, Columbia and Jefferson City in the next week.

Drivers along the Missouri River Bridge in Jefferson City could see delays starting Tuesday night

July 6, 2021 3:36 AM Meghan Drakas

MoDOT will be making improvements as part of a rehabilitation project to both directions of Highways 54 and 63 along the bridge.

Organizers highlight new events and attractions at Salute to America

July 3, 2021 6:49 PM Ben Fein

Salute to America kicked off Friday in Jefferson City, with large crowds coming from across Missouri to celebrate the holiday weekend and check out new attractions brought in this year.

Reminder of CDC food safety as Fourth of July events continue at Salute to America in Jefferson City

July 3, 2021 4:22 AM Zola Crowder

Jefferson City, Mo. (KMIZ) Salute to American events continue in Jefferson City Saturday ahead of the 4th of July holiday, and many food trucks and vendors are ready for the large crowds. However, there is still proper food safety precautions to take as cases and positivity rates continue to rise in Missouri. As of Friday

Organizers and vendors anticipate large crowds at Salute to America

July 2, 2021 7:22 PM Ben Fein

Jefferson City’s annual Salute to America celebration kicked off Friday, with many vendors and organizers expecting the event to draw large crowds.

MoDOT to begin bridge deck improvements on Missouri River Bridge in Jefferson City

July 2, 2021 7:06 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation contractors will begin the next phase of an ongoing rehabilitation project on the U.S. Route 54/63 bridges over the Missouri River in Jefferson City will begin to impact nighttime traffic next week by repairing the deck of the eastbound Route 54/63 bridge. This work will require

What you need to know ahead of Salute to America kick-off in Jefferson City Friday

July 2, 2021 4:31 AM Meghan Drakas

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Salute to America events are set to kick off at noon on Friday and the city is offering multiple areas of parking for attendees. This year, Salute to America is celebrating Missouri’s bicentennial with events including carnival games, live music, a parade and axe throwing. The opening ceremony will begin

Troopers increase DWI enforcement as Fourth of July counting period kicks off

July 2, 2021 12:27 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol is strictly enforcing driving while intoxicated and underage drinking laws this Fourth of July weekend. The 2021 counting period for the holiday will run from 6 p.m., Friday, to 11:59 p.m., Monday. The Missouri Department of Transportation Division of Highway and Traffic Safety also kicked off it’s

Silver Advisory canceled for missing 61-year-old Jefferson City man

July 1, 2021 4:48 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Police Department has canceled an Endangered SILVER Advisory for a missing 61-year-old man. Benjamin Seaton was located safe in Kansas City, MO. Officials say Seaton left a residential facility on foot without his necessary medications on July 1. Seaton has been diagnosed with epilepsy, diabetes, and severe mental

Crowds celebrate the Fourth of July at Salute to America in 2019.

Salute to America celebration preparation is in full swing following last years’ scaled down version

June 30, 2021 7:00 PM Chanel Porter

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Salute to America event organizers are making additions to the celebration to get the weekend festivities back to ‘normal’ after the smaller crowds that were drawn in last year. Despite not having carnival rides this year, organizers are making it possible to have carnival games and an inflatable park. The company

Jefferson City Police Department says missing teenage girl found safe

June 30, 2021 11:59 AM Josie Anglin

The Jefferson City Police Department is searching for a 15-year-old girl who has been missing since Saturday.