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Jefferson City police investigating shooting that left vehicle damaged

October 28, 2021 2:53 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Jefferson City police arrested one person after a shooting on the 800 block of Clark Avenue Wednesday evening.

Date set for retrial in Cole County teen’s murder

October 27, 2021 1:10 PM Hannah Falcon

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The retrial in Devin Schrimpf’s case will begin on Jan. 4, 2021. A mistrial was declared in the case against 19-year-old Devin Schrimpf, who is accused of killing Marquise Conley at a home off Rolling Hills Road in 2019. A hearing will took place at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in the case

Jefferson City teen crashes trying to avoid deer

October 27, 2021 10:38 AM Matthew Sanders

The crash happened in the 3700 block of West Edgewood Drive and the driver had moderate injuries, the Jefferson City Police Department said in a news release. The SUV went off the road, through a barbed-wire fence, hit a tree, rolled over and came to rest on the driver’s side in a creek with about 6 inches of water, police said.

Jefferson City police report medical episode leads to crash

October 26, 2021 10:26 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) After a Highway 54 exit ramp crash, a man was injured after Jefferson City police said he had a medical episode. Police say Gary Griffin was driving a 2016 Honda Pilot when he crashed into a guardrail after a medical episode where Griffin lost consciousness. Officials say traffic was restricted in

Voters in line to cast their absentee ballots Monday at the Boone County Government Center.

Tuesday is Election Day. What’s on the ballot?

October 26, 2021 3:19 PM Matthew Sanders

In Mid-Missouri, voters in just a few areas will see issues on their ballots. Each issue is a question about whether to keep or raise taxes.

Boone County and Jefferson City set to host drug take back events

October 23, 2021 3:33 AM Ben Fein

Both Boone County and Jefferson City are set to hold drug take back events Saturday, on National Drug Take Back Day.

Mid-Missouri pharmacies giving newly authorized coronavirus booster shots

October 22, 2021 11:48 AM Joushua Blount

Hy-Vee said late Thursday that eligible individuals can get the COVID-19 booster shot from Moderna or Johnson & Johnson at the regional supermarket chain’s locations in Mid-Missouri. Hy-Vee has locations in Columbia, Jefferson City and Osage Beach.

Jefferson City drivers asked to avoid Southwest Boulevard and Cedar Hill Road due to fire

October 22, 2021 6:32 AM Zachary Farwell

According to the Jefferson City Fire Department, crews were called out to the multi-family home in the 1700 block of Southwest Boulevard around 5:45 a.m.

Jefferson City Parks Department looking to expand Washington and Ellis-Porter Park

October 21, 2021 10:54 PM Kennedy Miller

The Jefferson City Department of Parks & Recreation & Forestry is looking to reshape Washington Park and the Botanical Gardens at Elis-Porter Park.

Mistrial declared in Cole County murder trial

October 21, 2021 9:48 PM ABC 17 News Team

A Cole County jury has declared a mistrial in the case against Devin Schrimpf.

Jefferson City police arrest man for allegedly stealing catalytic converters

October 21, 2021 9:20 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Jefferson City police arrested a man after an investigation into the theft of catalytic converters at commuter parking lots in north Jefferson City.

Jefferson City driver hurt after crashing into heavy equipment

October 19, 2021 11:58 AM Josie Anglin

The Jefferson City Police Department Traffic Unit responded to a vehicle crash in the 2900 block of West Truman Boulevard around 6:52 a.m. on Tuesday, the department said in a news release.

Jefferson City School District extends Thanksgiving break

October 18, 2021 10:24 PM ABC 17 News Team

The Jefferson City School District announced plans to extend its Thanksgiving break by two extra days.

Number of people receiving third COVID-19 shots surpasses first, second doses in October

October 15, 2021 9:51 PM Hannah Falcon

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Data from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services shows more people have gotten their third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine than first or second doses since the Pfizer vaccine was approved for third doses by the FDA. According to the state COVID dashboard, 85,326 doses of the COVID vaccine have

Jefferson City woman charged after running naked onto football field

October 15, 2021 3:56 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Cole County prosecutor has charged a Jefferson City woman after she allegedly ran onto a football field naked in front of a group of eighth-graders practicing football.

Riley to sell dealerships to Columbia’s Drewing group

October 15, 2021 1:12 PM Matthew Sanders

Riley Auto Group will sell Riley Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac, Riley Toyota and Riley Collision Center to Drewing Automotive Group, the company said in a news release. The deal is expected to close in December.

New Bloomfield man gets probation after pleading guilty in non-fatal shooting

October 14, 2021 11:49 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A New Bloomfield man pleaded guilty Wednesday after a shooting investigation in Jefferson City on March 27, 2020. William Homfeldt-Nevins will get five years’ probation after he pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a firearm. Jefferson City police responded to a shooting in the 200 block of East McCarty Street. Officials