More Missouri schools using safety app as 2023-24 year begins
Hundreds of Missouri schools have signed up for a new tool they hope will increase campus safety — an app meant to improve the response to school safety threats.
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Mental evaluation ordered for man accused in 2021 Lazy Gators shooting death
CAMDENTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A mental examination was ordered for a Jefferson City man accused of a 2021 Memorial Day weekend shooting at Lazy Gators. Chad Tariq Brewer, 31, was charged with first-degree murder, delivery of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. He is being held at the Camden County Jail without bond.
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Blair Oaks paraprofessional accused of statutory sodomy
WARDSVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) A paraprofessional employed by the Blair Oaks R-2 School District has been accused of sexually assaulting a student during the summer of 2022. Dylan T. Kivett, 22, of Jefferson City, was charged Saturday with second-degree statutory sodomy. He is being held without bond at the Cole County Jail and had an arraignment
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Monday marked the first day of school for the Jefferson City School District
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) On Monday, students who are enrolled in the Jefferson City School District started the 2023-2024 school year. ABC 17 News spoke with Superintendent Bryan McGraw the week leading up to the first day of school about what parents and students should expect going into the new year. McGraw said one of
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Jefferson City Fire Department responds to structure fire on Monroe street Saturday night
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) In a press release, the Jefferson City Fire Department said it responded to a fire in the 1300 block of Monroe Street at 9:15 Saturday night. According to the release, the first fire company that arrived on scene reported seeing smoke and fire in the basement of the home. Crews then
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Jefferson City Council to meet to discuss additional parking spots
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Council is scheduled to meet Monday to discuss the addition of 10 new parking spaces on Dunklin, between Marshall Street and Lafayette Street. Multiple businesses in the area, including the Jefferson City Community Center, had asked the City for more parking spaces. The Council also plans to discuss
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Cole County Courthouse set to receive renovations
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Cole County Courthouse has been standing in Jefferson City for more than 100 years, but it’s beginning to be in need some some repairs. During Tuesday’s Cole County Commission meeting, Judge Jon Beetem made a presentation about repairs to the courthouse, which included the main courtroom on the third floor.
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WATCH: Full interview with Jefferson City School District Superintendent Bryan McGraw
Bryan McGraw is getting ready for his second year as the superintendent of the area’s second-largest school district.
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Jefferson City School District focusing on safety, attendance as another year begins
The first day of school for the Jefferson City School District is Monday. In a district that has around 8,500 kids enrolled for the school year, Superintendent Bryan McGraw said safety is the district’s number one priority.Â
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Jefferson City Schools to host opening session ahead of school year
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo (KMIZ) The Jefferson City School District is hosting its opening session Friday at Capital City High School to kick off the school year for Jc Schools faculty and staff. Friday’s events are set to start at 9:30 a.m. and includes student performances from drumlines, pep-bands, and cheer and dance. There will also be
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Jefferson City compel the demolition of the Truman Hotel?
The dilapidated Truman Hotel has stood as an eyesore for years in Jefferson City.
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Two crashes in one week highlight issues with tri-level overpass at Jefferson City
The Jefferson City tri-level overpass may be drawing the attention of the state after multiple accidents this week.
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CMFCAA holds ribbon-cutting ceremony for new location
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Central Missouri Foster Care and Adoption Association held a ribbon-/cutting ceremony Thursday for its new location in Jefferson City. The organization says its new larger facility will help foster, adoptive and kinship families. The new location is behind the Surgery Center on Christy Drive. The group is a nonprofit that uses different programs to
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Truman Hotel called ‘eyesore’ by former city officials at Jefferson City Council meeting
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Former Jefferson City Council members are pushing for action on the dilapidated Truman Hotel that overlooks Highway 54. The former council members at Monday’s meeting described the decaying Truman Hotel — located at 1510 Jefferson St. — as a “disgrace” and an “eyesore” that is unappealing to potential tourists and residents.
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School bus services at area schools still impacted by staffing shortages
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools and the Jefferson City School District bus systems continue to be impacted by ongoing staffing shortages ahead of the new school year. A lack of bus drivers has been an issue plaguing both CPS and JCSD for the past year. “Last year, we saw some situations where bus drivers
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Crash again stalls traffic at Jefferson City’s tri-level overpass
Traffic was restricted Wednesday evening for the second time this week after a crash at the Highway 54/Highway 50 interchange in Jefferson City.
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500 new students move in to Lincoln University this week
New students were welcomed to Lincoln University’s campus with the sound of the drum line and the promise of new, improved access to technology.
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Driver unhurt after semi-truck overturns, blocking Highway 54 for hours
A semi-truck driver was unhurt after rolling his truck near the Missouri River bridge Tuesday at Jefferson City.
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Woman accused of murdering toddler ruled incompetent; trial pushed off until next year
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman accused of murdering a toddler five years ago was ruled incompetent by a judge on Monday. Quatavia Givens, 30, is charged with first-degree murder, endangering the welfare of a child, abuse or neglect of a child and abandonment of a corpse in relation to the death of 4-year-old Darnell Gray in
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Ameren reminds Missourians about digging safety on National 811 Day
According to a press release sent by Ameren Communications, there have been a total of 1.5 million requests to mark utilities on Missouri and Illinois properties in 2022.
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