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Jefferson City woman charged after chase tops 100 mph

September 19, 2024 10:33 AM Matthew Sanders

Police say they arrested a Jefferson City woman after a chase along Highway 54 that topped 100 mph.

Delays expected on Missouri River Bridge in Jefferson City during final phase of bridge rehab project

September 18, 2024 6:31 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Delays are expected for those driving into Jefferson City on Highway 54 during the final phase of a bridge rehab project, a Wednesday Missouri Department of Transportation press release says. Delays can be attributed to the bridge rehabilitation over Highway 50 and McCarty Street, the release says. Those delays are expected

Construction set to begin for Jefferson City river market by July 2025

September 18, 2024 10:59 AM Morgan Buresh

The Jefferson City Council approved a contract this week that will allow the city to move forward with its plans for a riverfront market.

Jefferson City man charged in July crash that caused serious injuries

September 18, 2024 3:29 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man has been charged with DWI in relation to a July 8 crash that injured himself and a woman. Zachary Parsons was charged with driving while intoxicated – causing serious physical injury and two misdemeanors: Fourth-degree assault and reckless driving. A no-bond warrant was issued on Wednesday. He

2 Jefferson City residents displaced after Wednesday morning house fire

September 18, 2024 2:29 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two Jefferson City residents were displaced from their home in the 100 block of North Polk Street after a fire, according to a Wednesday press release from the Jefferson City Fire Department. The release says that JCFD responded to a fire at a home at 9:55 a.m. Wednesday. No injuries were

The FBI is investigating suspicious packages sent to election officials in more than 15 states

September 17, 2024 2:15 PM Associated Press

Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The FBI and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service on Tuesday were investigating the origin of suspicious packages that have been sent to or received by elections officials in more than 15 states, but there were no immediate reports of injuries or that any of the packages contained hazardous

Lane closure announced at Downtown Jefferson City intersection

September 17, 2024 2:39 PM Ryan Shiner

Editor’s note: The new end time of the project was added to this brief. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Utility work on Thursday will require a lane closure at a Downtown Jefferson City intersection, according to a Tuesday press release from the Jefferson City Department of Public Works. The release says that Ameren Gas will close

Man accused of murder after August assault outside Jefferson City bar now in Cole County Jail

September 16, 2024 10:09 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFESRON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man who was accused of murder after assaulting a man outside of a Jefferson City bar on Aug. 17 was booked into the Cole County Jail on Monday. Kamari Balton, 26, was charged with felony murder and second-degree assault, according to a Monday email from Cole County Prosecutor Locke Thompson.

Jefferson City Council to discuss development agreement for Capitol Avenue buildings on Monday

September 15, 2024 9:52 PM Euphenie Andre

Jefferson City, Mo. (KMIZ. On Monday, the Jefferson City Council will discuss a redevelopment agreement for properties along Capitol Avenue and Adams Street. According to the city’s East Capitol Avenue Blight Study, multiple issues were identified in the area including: Poor or inadequate street layout Unsanitary or unsafe conditions Worn-out or damaged property improvements Incorrect

Jefferson City police arrest man accused of murder after Aug. 17 assault at Twisted Chicks

September 13, 2024 2:53 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City detectives arrested a man accused of murder in relation to an assault that occurred in the 2700 block of Industrial Drive on Aug. 17, a press release from the Jefferson City Police Department says. Kamari Balton, 26, was arrested on Friday on suspicion of second-degree murder, the release says.

Victims sue Jefferson City Diocese for ‘shameless cover-up’ of sexual abuse

September 13, 2024 4:54 PM Lucas Geisler

Five people claiming Catholic priests abused them in Mid-Missouri accused the diocese of covering up and sometimes encouraging their assaults over decades.

Joseph Shetler picked as Cole County associate circuit judge

September 13, 2024 4:22 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Joseph Shetler, of Jefferson City, was appointed by Gov. Mike Parson to become anassociate circuit judgefor the19th Judicial Circuit, according to a Friday press release from the governor’s office. The release says Shetler owns Shetler Law, LLC and has a bachelor of arts degree in liberal arts from Conception Seminary College and

Crash interrupts traffic Thursday in Jefferson City

September 13, 2024 10:41 AM Matthew Sanders

Traffic was interrupted on Highway 50 over Lafayette Street after a crash Thursday in Jefferson City.

Lincoln University formally cuts ties with alumni association after missed deadline

September 12, 2024 8:52 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Lincoln University has formally cut ties with its national alumni association, according to Thursday press release from the school. LU ended its relationship after the Lincoln University of Missouri Alumni Association, Inc. missed its Sept. 1 deadline for a financial audit, the release says. The school’s Board of Curators announced it

4 charged in Jefferson City inmate’s death indicted by grand jury

September 12, 2024 5:22 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Four former corrections officers who were charged in the death of an inmate at Jefferson City Correctional Center were indicted by a grand jury on Thursday. Jacob Case and Justin Leggins were charged with third-degree accessory to assault and second-degree murder in a joint indictment along with Bryanne Bradshaw and Aaron

Jefferson City man sentenced 15 years for federal drug charge

September 11, 2024 2:28 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison without parole on Wednesday for a drug charge, according to a press release from the Department of Justice. Tremaine Davol Bell, 43, pleaded guilty on Jan. 18 for possessing fentanyl with the intent to distribute. Previous reporting indicates that Bell

Columbia man sentenced nearly 11 years for federal gun charges

September 10, 2024 4:29 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man who pleaded guilty last year to two federal gun charges was sentenced on Tuesday to 10 years and 10 months in prison, according to a press release from the Department of Justice. Shaune Aaron Price, 36, pleaded guilty on Nov. 7, 2023, to two counts of being a felon

Four vehicles involved in crash on Missouri River Bridge in Jefferson City, one person injured

September 10, 2024 2:37 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Four vehicles were involved in a crash on Tuesday in the westbound lanes of the Missouri River Bridge, according to a press release from the Jefferson City Police Department. According to the release, a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado – driven by David Hernandez, 42, of Holts Summit – rear-ended a 2005 Ford

Military mortar shell found in Jefferson City yard

September 9, 2024 7:58 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City resident found a military mortar shell in their yard while they were doing yard work on Sunday morning. According to a press release from the Jefferson City Police Department, police received a call at 9:44 a.m. Sunday from a resident in the 1100 block of East High Street

Police: Man points gun at another driver in Jefferson City

September 9, 2024 1:52 PM Matthew Sanders

Police arrested a 28-year-old man on suspicion that he pointed a gun at another driver Sunday in Jefferson City.