JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Four vehicles were stolen during a rash of automobile break-ins early Thursday in Jefferson City, police say. The break-ins were primarily concentrated on the east side of the city. The Jefferson City Police Department posted information about the break-ins on social media, saying three vehicles had been stolen, but Lt. Curtis
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Safety measures are in place for day two of the MR340 race, as the Jefferson City Carl R. Noren Access checkpoint opens Wednesday morning for the longest non-stop river race in the world. Hundreds of racers are paddling the river in this annual statewide race, which began Tuesday in Kansas City.
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It’s fair season in Mid-Missouri. The Boone County Fair wrapped up last weekend, and this week, the Jefferson City Jaycees are putting on their Cole County Fair. Fairs have their advantage — food, animals, carnival rides, entertainment. But they happen at the hottest time of the year. Are you a fan of the American tradition
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Missouri’s 6th Senatorial District has been represented by Republican Mike Bernskoetter since 2019. As his time serving Camden, Cole, Miller and Moniteau counties comes to an end due to term limits, voters have six Republican hopefuls vying to fill the seat.
Seeking the nomination in a crowded GOP primary are candidates Amber Buckles, Derrick Spicer, Todd “Ike” Skelton, Lisa Thomas, Rudy Veit and Jake Vogel.
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JEFFERSON CITY Mo. KMIZ The Cole County Fair organizers say they are not taking any chances when it comes to safety this year ahead of the gates opening to the public Monday. The fair will begin tomorrow at 5 p.m. and will run through August 1st. Hundreds of people are expected to attend this year.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City woman has pleaded not guilty to multiple counts of arson after a house fire earlier this month. Sheila Kroeger is charged with first-degree and second-degree arson. Court documents state that the home Kroeger was living in caught fire on July 9. An officer with the Missouri State Fire Marshal’s
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) EDITOR’S NOTE: The action taken by Planning and Zoning has been corrected. Housing for the Community Jefferson City announced in a Wednesday news release on its website that it is asking to postpone a hearing after the city’s planning commission voted against its application. HCJC wrote that the Planning and Zoning Commission
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Temporary changes are coming to Jefferson City’s bus system next week because of staffing shortages, according to a Wednesday press release from the city. The green and gold routes will alternate service throughout the day, as will the blue and red routes, according to the release. The release says the city is
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Eight new cases of cyclosporiasis were reported in Boone County on Wednesday, according to a spokesman from the Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services. Total cases in Boone County now sits at 53, a jump from 45 on Tuesday. Cole County’s health department reported seven total cases on Wednesday. The Missouri
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man convicted of causing the West Quincy levee to fail in the Great Flood of 1993 is set to have a parole hearing Wednesday after 33 years in prison. James Scott was found guilty of causing the levee to fail and was sentenced to 20 years to life in prison
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Republican candidates hoping to represent Jefferson City in the Missouri House say they’re hearing a lot on the campaign trail about one issue — a ballot measure that would phase out state income tax, if approved by voters. Missouri’s 60th District covers Jefferson City south of the Missouri River. The seat
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City inmate was charged with first-degree murder and other charges after authorities claim he killed another inmate on June 4. Brandon Cole Smith, 43, of Licking, was charged on Tuesday in Cole County with first-degree murder, violence to an inmate and armed criminal action after a grand jury indictment was
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City council approved two resolutions related to a planned conference center Monday night, and also nominated two people for the vacant Ward 3 seat. One resolution approved the project development plan, including the budget, finance plan and schedule. The resolution included an amendment to reflect the final budget and schedule.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ)The The Jefferson City Council is set to meet Monday night to discuss the next steps in development projects around the city and Third Ward council seat nominations. City leaders will meet at Jefferson City Hall at 6 p.m. Monday to discuss the conference center and hotel and its design, as well
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Some left-leaning political organizations are getting together on Saturday for a “Get Out The Vote” rally advocating that voters turn down August ballot Amendments 4 and 5.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An April inspection report obtained by ABC 17 News from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services shows improper medication disposal and storage at Heisinger Bluffs Senior Living in Jefferson City. A Jefferson City man filed a wrongful death lawsuit last week against the facility with claims of medical negligence, not
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A fire in an empty building near a grocery store in Jefferson City led to the Gerbes on West Truman Boulevard to be evacuated on Thursday afternoon. A press release from the Jefferson City Fire Department says the grocery store was temporarily evacuated and no injuries were reported. The store has since
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) There are multiple road and lane closures in Jefferson City Thursday, with some due to water mains and utility lines. Crews implemented an emergency road closure Wednesday afternoon on W. High St. from Clay St. to Bolivar St. due to utility damage. Ameren is fixing the damaged pole and work is
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) More than a month after opening its doors, one of Jefferson City’s only accredited sober living homes for men is already full, with six more people waiting for a bed. Landmark Recovery’s Men’s Sober Living Home opened on June 1 helps men with reentry into the workforce. Residents include men who may
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo (KMIZ) Cole County election judges will see a pay increase starting with the August election, marking the county’s first wage increase for these workers since 2019. Previously, Cole County election judges made $120 per day along with $15 for training. But under a newly appointed plan, judges will now receive $210 per
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