COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An attack on a large Reform synagogue in Michigan has shaken Jewish communities across the country, including those in mid-Missouri. No one was hurt or killed when a suspect rammed a vehicle into the building Thursday, though the suspect was later found dead. Authorities said a security guard at the synagogue opened
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Public Works Committee is set to meet Thursday morning to discuss options regarding the aging High Street viaduct. In February, the Public Works department shut down the viaduct after what was initially reported as a pothole turned out to be a significant structural issue. The damaged area has
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) EDITOR’S NOTE: AI was used for background research of this article. Missouri’s rules on state census records were the focus of Tuesday’s arguments in the state Supreme Court as the months-long battle of Missouri’s true congressional map continues. The lawsuit, filed by Suzanne Luther and several other Missourians, challenges House Bill
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Lincoln University in Jefferson City is raising rates for tuition and room and board next school year. Documents published on Tuesday for Monday’s Board of Curators meeting shows a 5% increase across the board for the 2026-27 school year. The rate increase for tuition applies for all undergraduates and graduate students regardless
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Benton County man is in jail after he allegedly bit his brother during an early Saturday assault at the Candlewood Suites in Jefferson City. Clemente Carrizales, 43, of Lincoln, was charged on Monday in Cole County with first-degree domestic assault. He is being held at the Cole County Jail without bond.
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A Missouri House Bill abolishing the death penalty is set to head to committee Monday for a public hearing.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man has been charged in Cole County with first-degree statutory rape and statutory sodomy of a child younger than 14 years old. Greggery Marshall, 44, of Jefferson City, is being held at the Cole County Jail without bond. A court date has not been scheduled. The probable cause statement claims the
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Department of Transportation crews plan to permanently close a portion of the North Jefferson City Recreation Area on March 13, according to a Thursday press release. Crews will close the paved parking lot and playground for tree removal. The trees must be cleared by March 31 because of environmental concerns, the
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man who was accused of shooting someone at a Jefferson City apartment last month is facing additional charges after a grand jury indictment was filed on Tuesday. David Jarrett, of Jefferson City, was charged with unlawful use of a weapon, endangering the welfare of a child, first-degree assault and resisting
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City has outlined its process on its website for replacing now-former Ward 2 Councilman Aaron Mealy. The city shared a link on its social media to its website on Wednesday detailing the process, which has a couple of notable differences than what was described to media on Monday night. Mealy
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The House Commerce Committee voted 7-3 on Wednesday to advance a resolution that could eliminate income tax. The committee voted to pass HJR 174, sponsored by Republican Speaker of the House John Patterson. The resolution would post a ballot question to voters to potentially phase out the income tax by 2031
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Lincoln University sprinter who is accused of killing her boyfriend was indicted by a Cole County grand jury on Tuesday, according to court filings. Denita Jackson, 27, is charged with second-degree murder and armed criminal action. She is being held at the Cole County Jail without bond. An arraignment is scheduled
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City Ward 2 Councilman Aaron Mealy has resigned. Mealy made the announcement in an email to local media on Monday night following the City Council meeting. He is resigning “effective immediately,” according to the email. He was first elected during the spring 2023 elections and his current term was set to
Continue Reading COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Lincoln University athlete who is accused of killing her boyfriend will continue to be held at the Cole County Jail after a Monday hearing. Denita Jackson, 27, is charged in Cole County with second-degree murder and armed criminal action. Court filings from Monday afternoon show she has hired private counsel and
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 34-year-old Jefferson City man has been charged with a felony after court documents claim he harassed girls for sex. Brian Duncan was charged on Monday in Cole County with first-degree harassment. He is being held at the Cole County Jail without bond. An arraignment was held on Monday and Duncan pleaded
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Protesters gathered in the Capital city on Sunday afternoon to speak out against a crackdown on immigration in the United States. The protest was scheduled before President Donald Trump announced the joint US-Israel attack on Iran early Saturday morning, but one protester said the attack was another reason to protest the
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 40-year-old man who was shot by Jefferson City police officers on Thursday has been charged with five felonies. Joey Hampton, of Jefferson City, was charged on Friday with two counts of first-degree assault, shooting at a vehicle, armed criminal action and illegal gun possession. He was not listed on the Cole
Continue Reading COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Lincoln University sprinter accused of killing her boyfriend earlier this pleaded not guilty in court on Friday. Denita Jackson, 27, is charged in Cole County with second-degree murder and armed criminal action. She pleaded not guilty during her arraignment on Friday. She is being held at the Cole County Jail without
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 14-year-old Jefferson City girl suffered moderate injuries on Friday morning after she was hit by a 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander, according to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The girl was hit while she was walking westbound in the roadway on Randall Drive, the report says. The Mitsubishi was
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Police shot a man in Jefferson City on Thursday afternoon. Details about the person’s condition were not available, but Missouri State Highway Patrol Sgt. Kyle Green confirmed an officer-involved shooting had occurred in the 800 block of Broadway Street. MSHP Sgt. Bradley Germann told ABC 17 News that the Division of
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