Jefferson City Archives

More than $170 million worth of insurance claims made from Jefferson City tornado damage

November 22, 2019 7:42 AM Lucas Geisler

Jefferson City residents made more than $170 million worth of insurance claims following the May 22 tornado.

City, school district navigate public bid process after Jefferson City tornado

November 21, 2019 12:13 PM Joe McLean

The Jefferson City School District has shelled out $2,379,939 in property damage repairs as a result of the May 22 tornado.

Some residents in support of Airbnb changes in Jefferson City

November 21, 2019 6:27 PM Jasmine Ramirez

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Council is considering making changes to the process residents must follow to rent out their home on Airbnb. Under current policy, residents must pay $500 to apply for a permit from the Planning and Zoning Commission and then get a final approval from city council. The city is

Riley Auto Group recovering after tornado

November 21, 2019 8:58 PM Ashley Strohmier

Riley Auto Group owners speak about their experience following destruction from an EF3 tornado Riley Auto Group took a hard hit the night of the May 22 tornado.The entire dealership ended up with tens of millions of dollars in damage that night. Owner Kevin Riley said talking about the storm is still hard, even six months later.

Rebuilding Mid-Missouri: A look back at the Jefferson City and Eldon tornado

November 21, 2019 7:00 PM ABC 17 News Team

The ABC 17 News team revisited the people and places affected by the May 22 tornado that hit Jefferson City and Eldon for a half-hour special.

Ember from training starts fire at Missouri State Penitentiary

November 21, 2019 12:32 PM Matthew Sanders

The Jefferson City Fire Department said Thursday that an errant ember from an intentionally set fire on city property caused a blaze Wednesday on the roof of a Missouri State Penitentiary building.

Firefighters battle fire at Missouri State Penitentiary

November 20, 2019 6:10 PM Katie Greathouse

Firefighters with the Jefferson City Fire Department and the Holts Summit Fire Department responded to a fire at the Missouri State Penitentiary on Wednesday afternoon. Crews arrived to the building on Capitol Avenue around 4:20 p.m. and as of 6:10 p.m., some units remained on scene. Officials said the cause of the fire is under

Employees to return to Truman Building after battle with bed bugs

November 20, 2019 10:16 PM Katie Greathouse

Employees will return to work at the Harry S Truman State Office Building in Jefferson City on Thursday after a battle with bed bugs, according to the Office of Administration. ABC 17 News reported Wednesday that bed bugs were found in a second-floor office of the building. A spokesperson with the office said employees in four suites

SEMA continues to assist tornado, flood victims after devastating year

November 19, 2019 3:59 PM Sarah Adams

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Tornado damage and flooding made 2019 a devastating year for the Show-Me State. Through it all, Missouri’s State Emergency Management Agency continues to help people pick up the pieces. On the night of May 22, SEMA director Ron Walker said workers at the agency closely watched the storm system move across

Bed bugs can hitch rides into offices such as Truman Building

November 19, 2019 11:54 AM Joe McLean

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Office of Administration’s facilities division continued Tuesday to treat four second-floor office suites of the Harry S Truman State Office Building. The state’s Department of Health and Senior Services says even though there are no beds in a workplace, bed bugs can still be carried in from the outside.

Owner plans to board up office building damaged by tornado

November 19, 2019 6:17 PM Jasmine Ramirez

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The owner of 1716 Four Seasons Dr. plans to secure the property after Jefferson City declared the building dangerous and put an abatement on it last week. The large office building has an estimated 4 to 5 million dollars in damage from the May 22 EF3 tornado, said the Illinois-based real

No one injured in Jefferson City house fire

November 19, 2019 6:59 PM Katie Greathouse

The Jefferson City Fire Department responded to a fire at a home in the 900 block of Jackson Street on Tuesday night. Firefighters said a passerby saw smoke before 5 p.m. Officials said there were flames in a window and smoke coming from the roof. Crews began clearing the scene around 6:30 p.m. Firefighters said

Jury hands down Jefferson City post-tornado looting conviction

November 19, 2019 3:45 PM Matthew Sanders

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Cole County jury on Tuesday convicted a Kansas City man accused of post-tornado looting. The jury found Adam S. Brandt, 40, guilty of unlawful gun possession, unlawful use of a weapon, drug possession and two counts of receiving stolen property, Cole County Prosecuting Attorney Locke Thompson said in a news

Daycare damaged by tornado demolished, owners scramble for income

November 19, 2019 1:50 PM Zara Barker

Six months after an EF-3 tornado blew through Jefferson City, many businesses are still trying to rebuild.

Modern Litho Printing Company requests tax break from Jefferson City

November 18, 2019 6:00 PM Jasmine Ramirez

Jefferson City, Mo. (KMIZ) Modern Litho Printing Company is asking the city to issue Chapter 100 Bonds to expand its manufacturing, production capacity and create new jobs. Chapter 100 bonds are a way to give several years of tax abatements on equipment and land to an entity. The application to receive up to $5,000,000 in

Missouri governor launches vaping awareness campaign

November 18, 2019 5:05 AM Brittany Wiley

Governor Mike Parson will hold a follow-up press conference to launch his vaping awareness campaign, “Clear the Air,” on Monday.

Bed bug battle continues at Truman Building in Jefferson City; extermination area widens

November 18, 2019 4:53 PM Joe McLean

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Office of Administration’s Facility’s Division continues extermination efforts at the Harry S Truman State Office Building in Jefferson City, the home of many state offices. ABC 17 News reported Wednesday that bed bugs were found in a second-floor office of the building. “The bed bug abatement is currently ongoing,”

Jefferson City inspectors: Tornado-damaged office building ‘dangerous’

November 15, 2019 3:34 PM Joe McLean

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City Planning and Protective Services staff inspected the building at 1716 Four Seasons Dr. Thursday and declared it both “dangerous” and a nuisance property. “The structure has severe damage to roof, walls, framing and interior,” said the city’s notice to the property owner. “The property is unsecured and has been

Holts Summit teen accused of murder faces new charge

November 15, 2019 5:11 PM Matt Ragsdale

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. The teenager charged in an Oct. 31 deadly shooting on Rolling Hills Drive in Jefferson City was charged with a new felony Thursday. Cole County prosecutors charged Devin Schrimpf, 17, with delivery of marijuana. Court documents say officers searched Schrimpf’s belongings after he was taken to the hospital Oct. 31. Officers allege

Ultimatum issued to owners of crippled Jefferson City building

November 14, 2019 2:13 PM Joe McLean

If the Jefferson City Planning and Protective Services Department has its way, the buildings at 200 and 202 E. High St. will not be standing by Christmas.