Jefferson City Archives

Salute to America Fourth of July celebration has plans in case of stormy weather

July 4, 2024 11:44 AM Morgan Buresh

Event organizers for Salute to America said they are prepared to keep people safe in the event of severe weather during Thursday’s celebration.

Parole hearing set for Cole County woman who killed child as a teen

July 4, 2024 4:10 PM Lucas Geisler

A Cole County woman who killed a 9-year-old when she was a teenager will get a chance at a release from prison on Monday.

Park on Adrian’s Island to close because of flooding

July 4, 2024 3:10 PM Matthew Sanders

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The park on Adrian’s Island in Jefferson City will close at 4 p.m. Thursday as the Missouri River continues to rise. Jefferson City Parks and Recreation wrote in a Facebook post Thursday that the rising river was already starting to inundate Deborah Cooper Park. The Missouri River at Jefferson City was

Highway 54 bridge project near Missouri River to begin July 15; traffic delays expected

July 2, 2024 2:18 PM Ryan Shiner, Mitchell Kaminski

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A project to repair the Highway 54 overpass over Highway 50 and McCarty Street in Jefferson City will begin Monday, according to a Tuesday press release from the Missouri Department of Transportation. Lanes will be reduced to one lane in each direction on Monday, July 15, the release says. All on-and-off

Police: Victim identified suspect in Jefferson City shooting

July 2, 2024 10:07 AM Matthew Sanders

The victim of a life-threatening weekend shooting in Jefferson City identified his shooter, according to a probable cause statement.

Former corrections officers appear in court Monday after being charged with inmate death

July 1, 2024 11:37 AM Morgan Buresh

Advocacy group Missouri Prison Reform released a statement over the weekend saying the group is “relieved” that former corrections officers are being charged in the death of Othel Moore.

Government offices closed for July 4; trash services, public transit affected for some cities

July 1, 2024 4:32 PM Ryan Shiner

Edit: JEFFTRAN’s additional pause in service was added to this story. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) State, city and county offices will be closed Thursday in observance of the holiday and additional closures will occur on Friday for some offices. Gov. Mike Parson issued an executive order on Monday to close state offices for Friday, July 5.

Road closures required in Downtown Jefferson City for Salute to America festival

July 1, 2024 3:35 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Multiple road closures will be required in Downtown Jefferson City for the annual Salute To America festival on July 4, a press release from the Jefferson City Police Department says. Road closures in Downtown Jefferson City will begin 6 a.m. Thursday and are expected to reopen by 2 a.m. Friday, the

Jefferson City teen suffers life-threatening injuries in weekend shooting

July 1, 2024 11:04 AM Matthew Sanders

A 19-year-old suffered life-threatening injuries early Sunday in an east Jefferson City shooting.

B.R.A.K.E.S continues stand against unsafe driving in Jefferson City

June 29, 2024 8:19 PM Reagan Phillips

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) On Saturday, the teen driving school B.R.A.K.E.S. traveled to Jefferson City to host training sessions for teenagers in Cole County. B.R.A.K.E.S, which stands for be responsible and keep everyone safe is a nonprofit whose mission is to prevent injuries and save lives. The company works to train and educate teenage drivers

5 corrections officers charged in Jefferson City inmate’s death

June 28, 2024 1:57 PM Matthew Sanders, Mitchell Kaminski

Five former corrections officers at Jefferson City Correctional Center were charged Friday with crimes including murder in the December death of an inmate.

Jefferson City considering baby safe haven box

June 28, 2024 5:32 PM Allison Weaver

Jefferson City officials are considering the purchase of a device that would allow people to safely drop off infants instead of abandoning them.

Parson vetoes money for Columbia veterans homeless shelter, Jefferson City senior transportation

June 28, 2024 4:54 PM Matthew Sanders

Among the more than 170 line-item vetoes issued Friday by Missouri Gov. Mike Parson were funding for a homeless shelter for veterans in Columbia and senor transportation in Jefferson City.

Jefferson City Police Department cruisers fitted with special dog-cooling technology

June 27, 2024 11:35 AM Olivia Hayes

The City of Jefferson detailed a new technology Jefferson City Police Department has equipped its K9 vehicles in a Facebook post Wednesday.

Officials break ground on new $183 million lab in Jefferson City

June 27, 2024 6:22 PM Mitchell Kaminski

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) On Thursday, government officials broke ground on a new multi-agency state laboratory campus in Jefferson City. The multi-story, 250,000-square-foot facility is estimated to cost $183 million with construction, expected to be completed by 2026. American Rescue Plan Act funding was allocated to help cover the cost. State officials say they want

Food insecurity rises for children during summer months

June 27, 2024 5:16 PM Reagan Phillips

Nearly 255,000 children in Missouri face food insecurity, according to the not-for-profit Feeding America.

Ameren Missouri works with Samaritan Center to donate air conditioner units

June 27, 2024 3:10 PM Marie Moyer

Trina James got to take home something special with her groceries Thursday — a new air conditioner.

Groundbreaking ceremony for new Multi-Agency State Laboratory Campus being held Thursday

June 27, 2024 5:26 AM Jazsmin Halliburton

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The state of Missouri will be holding a groundbreaking ceremony for a Multi-Agency State Laboratory in Jefferson City Thursday. The ceremony will be held behind the Missouri State Public Health Laboratory from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Governor Mike Parson and his cabinet will all be in attendance and will provide

Jefferson City cop breaks hand while arresting man

June 26, 2024 8:53 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City police officer broke his hand while arresting a man on Sunday, according to court documents. Tyrone Blanks Jr., of Jefferson City, was arrested at 1:28 p.m. Sunday and was charged on Monday with second-degree assault. A warrant was issued and no bond was set. He was not listed

Appeal rejected for man found guilty of murder in killing of Lincoln University student

June 26, 2024 4:05 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man who was sentenced to 30 years in prison for killing a Lincoln University student in 2018 saw his appeal rejected on Tuesday. Alfred Chism Jr, of Jefferson City, was sentenced in April 2023 to 25 years for second-degree murder and five years for armed-criminal action. The sentences will run consecutively. He