Jefferson City Archives

Salute to America saw approximately 50% the attendance it saw last year.

Salute to America inspection reports reveal no code violations

July 15, 2020 11:37 AM Molly Stawinoga

There were no food code violations found among the Salute to America vendors.

Cole County Commission: FBI investigating threats made after ambulance purchases

July 14, 2020 10:42 AM Nathalie Jones

The Cole County Commission said the FBI is investigating threats that followed the commission’s decision to buy ambulances from a Canadian company.

SSM seeks sale of St. Mary’s Hospital in Audrain County

July 14, 2020 5:52 PM Matthew Sanders

MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) The health care profit non-profit that owns the St. Mary’s Hospital in Mexico said Tuesday that it is exploring a deal to sell the hospital. St. Louis-based SSM Health, a Catholic health care non-profit that also operates a hospital in Jefferson City, said it has signed a letter to sell the Audrain

Missouri governor: 60 percent of fast-growing COVID-19 cases coming from three regions

July 14, 2020 2:27 PM Matthew Sanders

Gov. Mike Parson said Tuesday that a few areas of the state are responsible for most of the record growth in Missouri’s COVID-19 cases but continued to urge residents to take measure against the spread of coronavirus.

Jefferson City Schools to release re-opening plan Wednesday after receiving staff and parent feedback

July 13, 2020 6:01 PM Connor Hirsch

The district polled parents and staff about what they would like to see in the re-opening plan, providing a variety of options.

Eight people displaced by Jefferson City fire

July 11, 2020 9:06 PM Sydney Olsen

The Jefferson City Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 1200 block of East Dunklin Street Saturday shortly before 1 p.m.

Police: Man arrested after gun threat at Jefferson City hospital ER

July 13, 2020 10:14 AM Matthew Sanders

St. Mary’s Hospital in Jefferson City was locked down Sunday afternoon after a Callaway County man allegedly threatened to get a gun in order to gain access to a secure area, police said.

Mask ordinance not on the table in Jefferson City

July 13, 2020 11:47 AM Zola Crowder

Jefferson City does not have any current plan to require masks as COVID-19 case numbers continue to increase.

One dead in Jefferson City motorcycle crash

July 13, 2020 5:26 AM Brittany Wiley

One man is dead and another is hurt after a motorcycle crash in Jefferson City.

One person receives serious injuries in Jefferson City crash

July 12, 2020 3:39 PM Sydney Olsen

The Jefferson City Police Department and the Jefferson City Fire Department responded to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Mississippi Street and Ellis Boulevard Sunday morning

Fire damages Jefferson City duplex

July 10, 2020 8:31 PM Katie Greathouse

Firefighters extinguished a fire at a duplex in Jefferson City on Friday night.

Jefferson City man gets two life sentences in 2016 double murder

July 10, 2020 12:37 PM Matthew Sanders

A Jefferson City man who pleaded guilty to killing his ex-girlfriend and her boyfriend will spend the rest of his life in prison.

FRIDAY UPDATES: State Historical Society of Missouri announces layoffs

July 10, 2020 5:18 AM ABC 17 News Team

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MoDOT budget cuts affect Mid-Missouri transportation projects

July 9, 2020 8:48 PM Amber Tabeling

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation’s funding of $50 million for the Governor’s Cost-Share Program has been cut in half due to COVID-19 budget constraints. According to MODOT, the fiscal year 2020 budget included $50 million of General Revenue funds for MoDOT to work collaboratively with the Department of Economic Development to

Boone County helping fuel fast rise in Missouri COVID-19 cases

July 9, 2020 2:20 PM Matthew Sanders

Boone County is one of a few areas of the state driving a record increase in the number of COVID-19 cases statewide, the state health director said Thursday.

Jefferson City man pleads guilty to having child pornography

July 9, 2020 12:33 PM Matt Ragsdale

A Jefferson City man pleaded guilty in federal court to possession of child pornography Tuesday.

Hundreds of mid-Missouri businesses get large Paycheck Protection Program loans

July 8, 2020 6:36 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) More than 800 businesses in mid-Missouri received federal loans greater than $150,000 to help keep people hired throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Data released by the Small Business Administration shows which companies and non-profits received the highly sought-after loans. Five area businesses are listed in the largest loan bracket, between $5 million and

Former lobbyist pleads guilty in nationwide marijuana case

July 8, 2020 3:24 PM Lucas Geisler

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A former Missouri lobbyist pleaded guilty on Tuesday to a federal crime involving marijuana sales. Eapen Thampy admitted to distribution of marijuana for helping broker a deal for 100 pounds of marijuana in February 2018. Thampy bought the marijuana from Craig Smith, an Oregon man federal authorities believe ran the nationwide

Jefferson City Schools investigating staff member social media posts

July 7, 2020 3:09 PM Nathalie Jones

The Jefferson City School District is investigating social media posts made by staff members over the past few weeks.

TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone County gains 34 COVID-19 cases

July 7, 2020 9:48 AM ABC 17 News Team

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