Jefferson City Archives

More than 100 people gather at state capital to support Trump

November 14, 2020 2:26 PM Sydney Olsen

A large group of people gathered in Jefferson City Saturday to show support for President Donald Trump.

Jefferson City man arrested and charged after Wednesday incident

November 12, 2020 11:48 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City Police arrested a man Wednesday afternoon following a report of kidnapping and harassment. According to court documents, Christopher McCombs is alleged to have held the victim against their will and harrassing the victim because he thought the victim provided information against him. The victim told police that McCombs assault

Cole County Health Department makes citizens contact tracers

November 12, 2020 1:30 PM Ben Fein

The new process instructs residents who have tested positive, to be their own contact tracers.

Jefferson City police: Man crawls, then limps from car after chase

November 12, 2020 12:55 PM ABC 17 News Team

A man crashed his car and crawled out of it as he was being pursued by officers Thursday afternoon, the Jefferson City Police Department said.

Grill causes early morning Jefferson City fire

November 12, 2020 11:59 AM ABC 17 News Team

The home’s back deck was on fire when firefighters arrived and flames were moving to the house and into the attic, the department said.

Missouri loosens quarantine guidance for schools

November 11, 2020 10:32 PM ABC 17 News Team

Missouri leaders issued new guidance loosening quarantine guidelines for statewide K-12 schools Thursday morning.

Cole County to send masks, sanitizer to all homes as COVID-19 cases spike

November 11, 2020 11:58 AM Victoria Bragg

Every home in Cole County will get a pack of surgical masks and hand sanitizer that will likely be paid for with more than $300,000 of federal funds.

Cole County Eastern District Commissioner Jeff Hoelscher

Cole County commissioner positive for COVID-19

November 11, 2020 3:00 PM Matthew Sanders

Hoelscher told ABC 17 News on Wednesday that he was tested Saturday after experiencing mild symptoms.

No food code violations at four Jefferson City schools

November 11, 2020 12:09 PM Molly Stawinoga

Four elementary schools had zero violations during October inspections.

State school leaders continue to battle staffing issues as Jefferson City middle and high schools go back online

November 11, 2020 7:42 PM Connor Hirsch

According to the district, Thursday will be the last day of in-seat learning for those students, and students will not have class Friday so staff can prepare for the transition.

The state health department reported a record breaking rise in COVID-19 cases on Saturday.

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Sturgeon R-V School district moves to remote learning

November 11, 2020 9:02 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

WATCH: Gold Star families memorial groundbreaking in Jefferson City

November 11, 2020 1:55 PM ABC 17 News Team

Watch the ceremony live at 2 p.m.

Dr. Williams: COVID-19 vaccine could come as soon as next month to Missouri

November 10, 2020 7:06 PM Victoria Bragg

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The top doctor in Missouri says Missourians could get a COVID-19 vaccine as soon as next month. This morning Dr. Randall Williams testified to the Missouri House Special Committee on Disease Control and Prevention that he’s expecting a COVID-19 vaccine to be available as early as mid-December. “I think more likely

TUESDAY UPDATES: CPS 14-day rate continues to rise; Cole County reports 65 new COVID-19 cases

November 10, 2020 8:29 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

SSM in talks to sell St. Mary’s Hospital in Jefferson City

November 10, 2020 10:16 AM Matthew Sanders

SSM said in a news release Tuesday that it is in talks with Quorum Health Corporation for the sale of St. Mary’s Hospital and its community medical group practices.

WATCH: State health department director says COVID-19 vaccine will be available by December

November 10, 2020 7:22 AM Matt Ragsdale

The director of Missouri’s Department of Health and Senior Services is expected to testify before a state House special committee Tuesday morning.

Jefferson City Fire Department responds to residential fire near Madison and Franklin

November 9, 2020 4:08 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City fire department responded to a structure fire just before 3:30 p.m. on the 100 block of East Franklin Street. Officials say the first crews arriving found a single single-story brick home with heavy fire showing from the rear of the structure. Officials say the crews put out the fire