Juveniles detained after gun, drugs found in Jefferson City
Police found a handgun and drugs and detained three juveniles Sunday in Jefferson City after a report of shots fired.
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Five people arrested after weapons offense in Jefferson City Sunday
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City Police arrested five people after a weapons offense involving two handguns Sunday afternoon. At about 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Jefferson City Police responded to a scene in the 2800 block of Sue Drive. Police did not go into detail about the offense that lead to the investigation. A victim provided
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Moniteau County man charged after allegedly threatening to kill judge, prosecutor
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A California, Missouri, man who was recently released from jail was arrested again on Wednesday after a witness told law enforcement that the man planned to kill a judge and prosecutor. Kody Sidebottom, 27, is charged with two counts of tampering with a judicial officer. He is being held without bond
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Empty house in Jefferson City destroyed by fire
An empty house was destroyed in a fire in Jefferson City on Wednesday.
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Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services discuss marijuana microbusiness licenses
JEFFERSON CITY Mo (KMIZ) On Wednesday morning, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services met to go over the process and timeline for awarding marijuana microbusiness licenses. The licenses are a way for underrepresented individuals to legally engage in the marijuana market. The department will provide six licenses to each of the eight Missouri
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OSHA settles workplace death case with Moniteau County construction company
A Moniteau County construction company will pay thousands of dollars to a federal agency over a worker’s death last year.
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Former Cole County deputy’s discrimination case dismissed
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A former Cole County Sheriff’s deputy’s discrimination lawsuit against the county has been dismissed without prejudice. Cole County filed a motion to dismiss on June 9, and it was granted Thursday. David Barrett filed a lawsuit in June 2022, alleging he was fired due to racial discrimination. According to previous reporting,
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Can your budget withstand utility rate increases?
Many households across Mid-Missouri this summer will pay more to stay cool.
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Jury trial dates set for man accused of killing classmate in 1991
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A jury trial is scheduled to being in December for a Fulton man accused of killing his Russellville classmate in 1991. William “Chris” Niemet, 46, is accused of killing his classmate, Greg Jones, in April 1991 in Russellville. Jones was 14. Niemet also would have been 14 at the time. Niemet was charged in
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Utility rates on the rise across Central Missouri
Mid-Missourians are seeing electric rate increases from three major utility providers this summer.
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LU reaccredited by Higher Learning Commission
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Lincoln University was given a 10-year reaccreditation by the Higher Learning Commission, according to a Wednesday press release from the school. The report from the HLC found the University met all criteria for accreditation, reaffirming its accredited status until the 2032-2033 school year. Lincoln has been accredited by the HLC since 1926.
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Local charities try to help seniors, others keep cool as summer gets hotter
Mid-Missouri charities are helping the elderly and others get air conditioning as the hot summer months approach.
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Jefferson City man charged with forgery, allegedly stole more than $17,000
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man has been charged with four counts of forgery after allegedly cashing fraudulent checks totaling more than $17,000. Justin Trim, 32, is not in custody, according to the Cole County Jail. A warrant was requested Tuesday, according to Casenet. On Feb. 24, Jefferson City police spoke with a
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Jefferson City man charged after allegedly hitting woman with tequila bottle
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man has been charged with domestic assault and other felonies after allegedly hitting a woman in the head with a tequila bottle and shoving another. Marcus-Aaron Kopp, 31, is charged with first-degree domestic assault, two counts of unlawful use of a weapon, two counts of armed-criminal action and
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State asks for discipline against trooper accused of sexual abuse
The Department of Public Safety is asking a state group take action against a trooper’s peace officer’s license following sexual abuse claims.
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Man gets four years in federal prison for insurance fraud in case with Columbia ties
A Kansas City man was sentenced Monday to four years in federal prison for his role in a $1.1 million insurance fraud scheme with a former Columbia man.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Would an MU Health Care/Capital Region integration be good for local health care?
MU Health Care said Thursday that it plans to integrate with Jefferson City’s Capital Region Medical Center.
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Inmate dies at Jefferson City Correctional Center
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Corrections announced in a Wednesday press release that an inmate died Tuesday at the Jefferson City Correctional Center. Ronald Harrison was the inmate who died. He was 54. An autopsy will be performed, according to the press release. Harrison was serving a life sentence for second-degree murder
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Jefferson City Council to discuss getting rid of Bird scooters
The Jefferson City Council will introduce a bill Monday night that, if passed, would end the city’s agreement with Bird scooters, according to the meeting agenda.
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More than half of Jefferson City school buses ‘defective’ or ‘out-of-service,’ MSHP data shows
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol on Friday revealed the results of its annual school bus inspections. About 57% of Jefferson City School District buses were fell under either the “defected” or “out of service” categories. Buses with identified defective components require repair within 10 days. Buses placed out-of-service require correct components, a
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