Jefferson City Archives

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.

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.

Jefferson City police recommend stay-at-home order violation charge after chase

April 10, 2020 12:10 PM Matthew Sanders

Jefferson City police are recommending prosecutors charge a man with violating the county’s stay-at-home order along with domestic assault, vehicle theft and other charges.

Cole County courthouse in Jefferson City

Cole County leaders told to brace for financial slam from virus-related business closures

April 9, 2020 11:50 AM Joe McLean

Cole County elected officials and department leaders are being warned to prepare for the looming economic impact of the coronavirus.

Father charged after child shot in Jefferson City

April 9, 2020 1:21 PM Matthew Sanders

Investigators say a Jefferson City man was remorseful after he allegedly shot his 8-year-old son accidentally at their apartment early Tuesday.

JC Schools continues online learning, commencement ceremonies still undecided

April 8, 2020 7:55 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City School District is battling most of the same issues schools around the country are facing right now. JC Schools Superintendent Larry Linthacum says the district is working with staff and parents to get students what they need to learn, including WiFi and food. “I’d say it’s going well but

Red Cross braces for drop in donations amid the COVID-19 outbreak

April 8, 2020 6:15 PM Connor Hirsch

While Mid-Missouri hospitals say they have enough blood supplies right now, the American Red Cross is bracing for a lack of blood because of the COVID-19 outbreak.

Jefferson City man gets 20 years in prison for murder

April 8, 2020 4:03 PM Matthew Sanders

A Jefferson City man was sentenced to 20 years in prison Tuesday after pleading guilty to murder.

State watching infection rate, hospital beds before consider winding down social distancing

April 7, 2020 8:32 PM Lucas Geisler

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. State leaders are watching the new infection rate of COVID-19, the patients’ locations and open hospital beds to decide when winding down social distancing in Missouri would be appropriate. Dr. Randall Williams, director of the Department of Health and Senior Services, said he and others hoped to see the rate of new

Two people hurt in Jefferson City crash

April 7, 2020 9:19 PM Katie Greathouse

Two people were injured in a crash on Highway 50 in Jefferson City on Tuesday.

Jefferson City orthodontist dies from coronavirus complications

April 5, 2020 3:07 AM Molly Stawinoga

Cole County reported its first death due to the coronavirus Friday afternoon. ABC 17 News confirmed Dr. Steven Huber, an orthodontist in Jefferson City, died from COVID-19.

‘Stay Home Missouri’ order grants local leaders jurisdiction

April 3, 2020 9:58 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri will be under a statewide stay-at-home order as of Monday, but some counties already have orders in place. Parts of Boone and Cole counties’ orders are stricter than the new statewide “Stay Home Missouri” order. Under the Boone and Cole stay-at-home orders, which are similar to each other, non-essential businesses will

State Labor Department and community organizations overwhelmed trying to assist spike in unemployed

April 2, 2020 5:29 PM Connor Hirsch

As the number of people applying for unemployment across the country and state continues to race upward, organizations trying to help are also feeling the heat.

Lawsuit filed after chase, deadly crash in Cole County

April 2, 2020 11:13 PM Katie Greathouse

The family of two people killed in a crash that happened during a pursuit last year has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against law enforcement officers as well as Jefferson City and Cole County.