Jefferson City Archives

Jefferson City firefighters extinguish roof fire

July 27, 2023 8:55 PM Katie Greathouse

The Jefferson City Fire Department put out a fire on the roof of a business Thursday morning.

Inmate dies at Jefferson City Correctional Center

July 26, 2023 5:11 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Corrections announced in a press release that one of its inmates died Wednesday at the Jefferson City Correctional Center. James Shinneman died. He was 42. He was serving three years for third-degree domestic assault, two counts of failure to register as a sex offender while residing within

Home Dedication Ceremony held for veteran who lost home in 2019 Jefferson City tornado

July 26, 2023 3:40 PM Mitchell Kaminski

Jefferson City, Mo (KMIZ) The River City Habitat for Humanity dedicated a home on Wednesday to a local veteran who lost his home in the 2019 Jefferson City tornado. The tornado rolled through Jefferson City with 160 mph winds and left a path of destruction. Homes and businesses were destroyed and more than 20 people

Three children hurt in Cole County crash

July 26, 2023 11:02 AM Ryan Shiner

COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Three Jefferson City children and a woman suffered minor injuries in a one-vehicle crash Tuesday night in the 5000 block of Roling Road. A RAVE alert was issued for the crash at 11:24 p.m. to say traffic would be delayed in the area. The crash occurred at 11 p.m. and traffic

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you plan on doing any outdoor activities during the heatwave?

July 26, 2023 2:45 AM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The ABC 17 News Stormtrack Weather Team has issued a Weather Alert Day for the impending heat coming on Thursday and Friday. Temperatures have chances to reach dangerous levels, with air temperatures likely eclipsing 100 degrees the next few days and the heat index nearing 110 degrees. Do you plan on doing

Crews still working to clean Cole County diesel fuel leak

July 25, 2023 10:38 AM Avery Roehler

COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Crews continue to clean a diesel fuel leak Tuesday morning in a creek near the Lincoln University Alan T. Busby Farm. Cole County Public Works told ABC 17 News there is no danger to the public. They are also not sure exactly how long it will take to fully clean. The

Cole County residents voting on library tax increase

July 25, 2023 11:30 AM Hannah Falcon

Missouri voters in certain counties can now go out to the polls for the August elections.

Driver not hurt after crash with utility pole in Jefferson City

July 25, 2023 8:55 AM Madison Stuerman

Due to the downed power lines traffic for both the eastbound and westbound lanes were diverted for around an hour. Police said this is when they learned of another car had hit the downed power lines before the pickup truck.

Diesel fuel leak reported in Cole County, found in creek near Lincoln University farm

July 24, 2023 5:19 PM Ryan Shiner

COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Cole County Public Works announced in a Monday afternoon release that a diesel fuel leak appeared in a creek on the Lincoln University Alan T. Busby Farm south of Jefferson City. Public Works said that the Missouri Department of Natural Resources was alerted by Lincoln University staff about a diesel fuel

Jefferson City Fire extinguishes apartment fire Sunday evening

July 23, 2023 6:45 PM abc17news-Newsroom

Jefferson City Fire Department continues to work a building fire Sunday evening to put out any remaining hot spots.

School volunteer charged with child sex crimes bonds out of jail

July 21, 2023 8:23 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A volunteer at a private school in Jefferson City who is accused of multiple child sex crimes has bonded out of jail. Jennifer Cecil, 41, is charged with first-degree sexual abuse, second-degree statutory rape, second-degree statutory sodomy and having sexual contact with a student. An arraignment was waived Friday and a

Cole County EMS breaks ground on new headquarters

July 21, 2023 5:45 AM Isabella Roberts

Cole County EMS celebrated the groundbreaking of its new headquarters at Adams and McCarty streets near the county jail on Friday.

Two people hurt after crash on Highway 54 in Jefferson City

July 21, 2023 10:18 AM Madison Stuerman

Two people were hurt after a crash between three cars and a semi-truck Thursday night.

School volunteer charged with child sex crimes, including sexual contact with student

July 19, 2023 4:27 PM Ryan Shiner

COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City woman was charged Wednesday with several child sex crimes in Cole County. Jennifer Cecil, 41, is charged with first-degree sexual abuse, second-degree statutory rape, second-degree statutory sodomy and having sexual contact with a student. She is being held in the Cole County Jail without bond. A court date

Jefferson City pharmacy Whaley’s bought out by Walgreens after 80-year run

July 19, 2023 11:43 AM Mitchell Kaminski

Whaley’s has been Jefferson City’s hometown pharmacy for over 80 years. But that run will soon be coming to an end.

Jefferson City man charged with burglary after allegedly entering house

July 17, 2023 4:16 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man has been charged with first-degree burglary after allegedly entering a residence Saturday in the 300 block of Landwehr Hills Road. Michael Scott Sayles, 46, is being held in the Cole County Jail without bond. An arraignment was held Monday and a bond review hearing is set for

Missouri Department of Conservation invites public to Runge’s 30th birthday

July 15, 2023 5:45 AM Joushua Blount

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ)The Missouri Department of Conservation is encouraging the public to come out and celebrate Runge’s Nature Center’s 30th birthday Saturday. The event will be free to the public and all ages are welcome. The celebration is set to start at 10:00 a.m. and run until 3:00 p.m. at the Runge Conservation Nature Center in Jefferson City

Jefferson City woman charged after allegedly assaulting woman at ATM

July 14, 2023 9:24 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City woman was arrested Thursday and charged after allegedly trying to assault a woman, stealing her credit and debit cards and then trying to drive off with her car. Rebecca Matlack, 37, is charged with second-degree robbery, two counts of third-degree attempted assault of a special victim and second-degree

Man charged after allegedly trying to break into Jefferson City apartment with barbecue fork, shovel

July 14, 2023 7:22 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Linn, Missouri, man was charged after allegedly trying to break into an apartment with a barbecue fork, shovel and his body. Brandon Burkhart, 26, is charged with first-degree attempted burglary and first-degree harassment. An arraignment is set for 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Cole County Circuit Court. The victim woke

Jefferson City man charged with statutory rape, sodomy

July 14, 2023 6:50 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man was charged Friday with first-degree statutory rape and first-degree statutory. Raymond Bryson, 42, was already in the Callaway County Jail for a failure to appear warrant. The bond for that warrant is $2,000, according to jail records. A court date and bond for the sexual assault charges