Jefferson City Archives

Legislative session to resume amid COVID-19 pandemic

April 26, 2020 6:17 AM Ben Fein

Missouri lawmakers will convene for the first time Monday since April 7 and only the second time since leaving in mid-March due to the impact from COVID-19.

Hairstylists pre-booking appointments while future regulations on operations remain unclear

April 22, 2020 6:27 PM Connor Hirsch

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The salon industry is one of the many industries shut down by the COVID-19 outbreak, and many stylists are preparing for clients to return. While regulations on when or if salons will be able to open their doors remain unclear in Missouri, some stylists and salon owners have started booking appoints

SSM to close some clinics, pharmacies in Mid-Missouri

April 22, 2020 4:30 PM Matthew Sanders

SSM Health will close several clinics and pharmacies in Mid-Missouri in what it calls “an effort to ensure the viability of our medical ministry in Mid-Missouri.”

Stay-at-home protesters at Missouri Capitol

Protesters gather at Missouri Capitol to oppose stay-at-home order

April 21, 2020 11:31 AM Molly Stawinoga

Crowds of protesters flooded an area outside the Missouri Capitol on Tuesday to push for an end to Gov. Mike Parson’s stay-at-home order.

TUESDAY UPDATES: State prisoner tests positive for COVID-19

April 21, 2020 5:35 AM ABC 17 News Team

Get live updates on the COVID-19 pandemic here.

Missouri governor says he’s seeking feedback in crafting reopening guidelines

April 21, 2020 2:20 PM Matthew Sanders

Gov. Mike Parson and state leaders are set to hold a daily COVID-19 briefing in the State capitol at 3 p.m.

Cole County will not extend local stay-at-home order, statewide order still in effect

April 21, 2020 9:42 AM Joe McLean

Cole County Health Department Director Kristi Campbell told commissioners Tuesday that her stay-at-home order will not be extended past the 12:01 p.m. Saturday expiration date.

Jefferson City residential fire causes $100,000 in damage

April 21, 2020 8:12 AM Matt Ragsdale

Firefighters said there were flames coming through the roof and back of the home when crews arrived.

Group revises Missouri COVID-19 prediction, says state past peak for deaths

April 17, 2020 11:18 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A widely-cited COVID-19 prediction model believes Missouri is past the peak for daily deaths. The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation said that Missouri’s peak for daily deaths occurred April 14. While the IHME said it projected 26 deaths that day, the Department of Health and Senior Services reported 19 deaths statewide.

Jefferson City fire displaces five people

April 17, 2020 10:14 PM Katie Greathouse

The Jefferson City Fire Department responded to a fire Friday night that displaced several people.

Counties discussing how to reopen businesses as COVID-19 continues

April 17, 2020 2:50 PM Amber Tabeling

Cole County Health Department officials said the way businesses reopen may look different for every county across the state.

Two hurt in Jefferson City crash

April 17, 2020 5:00 PM Matthew Sanders

Two people had moderate injuries after a single-vehicle crash Friday in Jefferson City.

Mid-Missouri leaders respond to the idea of reopening the state

April 16, 2020 5:48 PM Ben Fein

Local leaders who spoke with ABC 17 News on Thursday said they would like to lift restrictions on business and movement put in place to slow COVID-19 as soon as possible, but such easing must be done in a safe way.

A Jefferson City Police Officer was shot after a chase lead to a shootout near East Atchison and Jackson Streets April 16, 2020. The officer was last listed in stable condition.

Man charged with murder after Jefferson City police fatally shoot suspect

April 16, 2020 1:53 PM Matt Ragsdale

Cole County prosecutors have charged a man with murder after a man he was with died in a shootout with Jefferson City police.

Jefferson City officer shot, suspect killed after chase leads to shootout

April 16, 2020 3:14 AM Zara Barker

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – KMIZ A Jefferson City Police officer was shot in the chest Wednesday night after an investigation led to a chase. According to a news release, the Jefferson City Police Department said officers were investigating a weapons offense around 10:20 p.m. Wednesday when they noticed a vehicle wanted in connection to multiple

Jefferson City sales tax revenue lags, full virus impact unknown

April 15, 2020 5:28 PM Joe McLean

Jefferson City leaders are proceeding with caution on many sales-tax supported projects while monitoring the expected drop in revenue associated with COVID-19.

JEFFTRAN seeks $2.3 million in federal funds to soften impact of pandemic

April 15, 2020 1:46 PM Joe McLean

Jefferson City Transit Division director Mark Mehmert said Wednesday he’s filing an application for the department to collect $2.3 million in federal funds meant to help cover expenses accrued from the COVID-19 crisis.

Jefferson City School district polling students, parents on graduation preference

April 13, 2020 5:55 PM Connor Hirsch

The Jefferson City Board of Education will meet Monday for the first time since Gov. Mike Parson made the decision to close school buildings across the state for the rest of the school year to fight COVID-19.

Chamber of Commerce polling Jefferson City area businesses on COVID-19 impact

April 13, 2020 12:56 PM Joe McLean

The Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce is working to gauge how local businesses are shouldering the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent stay-at-home orders.

Former Governor Eric Greitens announces divorce

April 11, 2020 9:44 AM Amber Tabeling

Eric Greitens, the former governor of Missouri before his resignation, announced he is getting a divorce.