Jefferson City Archives

Missouri Senate votes to limit use of chokeholds after Governor threatens veto

May 13, 2021 5:40 AM Zola Crowder

If signed by Parson, the bill would allow police to only use chokeholds if they or someone else are in serious danger.

Boone County joins surrounding areas by removing COVID-19 restrictions Wednesday

May 12, 2021 4:27 AM Meghan Drakas

On Wednesday, the Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services will let the health order expire at noon and will no longer require businesses to enforce social distancing and mask-wearing.

Jefferson City man files motion to withdraw guilty plea in child porn case

May 11, 2021 11:08 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man that pleaded guilty in federal court to possession of child pornography on July 9, 2020 has filed a motion to remove his plea. Dana Cline, 52, originally agreed to plead guilty to a single count of possession of child pornography after his arrest in 2018. Prosecutors originally

Cole County man pleads guilty after law enforcements finds pipe bombs, drug paraphernalia during vehicle stop in 2018

May 11, 2021 10:04 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man has pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a weapon, a class D felony, after Cole County Sheriff’s deputies found pipe bombs, drug paraphernalia during a traffic stop in 2018. Deputies found meth and two pipe bombs in a vehicle being driving by Charles McBrearety after the traffic

Minimal damage reported after roof fire at Goldschmidt Cancer Center

May 11, 2021 7:45 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City fire department responded to the Goldschmidt Cancer Center just after 4:30 p.m. Tuesday after reports of a fire. When crews arrived they found smoke and flames showing from the roof and occupants leaving the building. The first crew on scene used a ground ladder to get to the

Missouri education leaders recommend schools keep coronavirus precautions in place

May 11, 2021 12:13 PM Chanel Porter

Department officials were part of the State Board of Education meeting Tuesday morning and gave an update on the state’s coronavirus pandemic response.

Jefferson City police find five weapons during string of shots-fired incidents

May 11, 2021 10:57 AM Matthew Sanders

The incidents began last Tuesday at Community Park on Marshall Street, where police found shell casings in a parking lot.

Syringe being filled with coronavirus vaccine

Missouri coronavirus vaccine orders sink along with demand

May 10, 2021 11:52 AM Leila Mitchell

Missouri requested 21,290 vaccine doses last week and received 20,620. This is a 36,380 vaccine dose decrease from the week of April 26-May 2 when Missouri received 57,000 doses. The drop is even greater when looking back several weeks.

Jefferson City School District sets May 27 end date

May 10, 2021 11:06 AM Matthew Sanders

The Jefferson City School District will forgive several of its snow day make-up dates to end the school year earlier.

Missouri legislature works to finalize bills ahead of Friday deadline

May 10, 2021 5:25 AM Zola Crowder

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri’s Legislative Session ends Friday at 6 p.m, creating a deadline for bills to become laws in the state. This includes Senate Bill 262, which is set for a third reading Monday. The Missouri transportation investment bill, or Senate Bill 262, would be the first funding increase for Missouri since the 1990’s,

State budget approved by the House and being sent to the Governor for approval

May 7, 2021 7:42 PM Meghan Drakas

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The state budget has been passed by the House and will move onto Gov. Mike Parson’s desk and needs to be signed by July 1, the beginning of the state’s fiscal year. The state budget will need to be passed for 2022. The anticipated budget will be around $35 billion dollars.

Jefferson City man gets probation after pleading guilty to child abuse

May 6, 2021 8:51 PM ABC 17 News Team

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Cole County man pleaded guilty to child abuse charges in connection with an incident that happened last September. 30-year-old Sulaimaan Habeel admitted to a felony charge of abuse or neglect of a child and a misdemeanor charge of endangering the welfare of a child. Jefferson City police investigated the abuse

Possible gas leak leads to early release at Helias; water issues force Tolton online

May 6, 2021 11:16 AM Matthew Sanders

A Jefferson City private school said Thursday it is dismissing early because of a possible gas leak, while a Columbia school is operating online because of water problems.

Cole County Capital Mall vaccination clinic to change hours of operation

May 5, 2021 7:56 PM Victoria Bragg

JEFFERSON CITY, MO (KMIZ) The permanent vaccination site at Capital Mall in Jefferson City is set to change its hours of operation due to the decline in vaccine demand. Kristi Campbell, Cole County Health Department director, says with the increase of vaccine supply throughout the county the Capital Mall clinic has seen a steady decrease

Construction to improve Business 50 west in Jefferson City begins next Monday

May 5, 2021 5:49 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Constructino crews in Jefferson City will begin work next Monday to improve Business 50 West from the Apache Flats area to St. Martins. The $3.3 Million project was award to a company by the County Commission in March. Crews will starting section one near the intersection of Route T and will

Jefferson City police officer recovering after crash

May 5, 2021 11:46 AM Matthew Sanders

The crash happened a little before 9 p.m. at Highway 50 and Missouri Boulevard when a patrol car with lights and sirens on was hit by a pickup truck in the intersection, according to a JCPD crash report.

Helias hires new assistant principal for 2021-2022 school year

May 4, 2021 3:19 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Diocese of Jefferson City has hired Emma Williams as an assistant principal of curriculum and instruction for the 2021-2022 school year for Helias Catholic High School. The hire is effective July 1. Williams comes to Helias from Osage County R-2 in Linn, Missouri. “Mrs. Williams will bring Helias valuable experience