No injuries reported in helicopter accident at Jefferson City Memorial Airport
No one was hurt after a helicopter accident Monday at the Jefferson City Memorial Airport.
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Blood donations at a record low in 20 years, American Red Cross still asking for donations
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As harsh winter weather hit the country, the American Red Cross is also taking a hit, as they have received the least blood and platelet donations in 20 years. They are asking for life-saving donations during this shortage. Since the beginning of January, about 370 Red Cross blood drives across 27 states
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Gov. Parson proposed $1.4 million for upgrades to crime lab
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Governor Mike Parson suggests a $1.4 million investment to enhance the Missouri State Highway Patrol Crime Lab. According to the Boone County prosecutor, DNA testing results can take anywhere from 10.5 months to 20 months. The Department of Public Safety aims to enhance efficiency by acquiring four microscopes and hiring three new employees,
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Jefferson City police looking to hire consulting firm to assess communication center
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Police Department, along with Cole County EMS, is wanting to hire a consulting firm to look at its current 911 communications operation. Currently, Jefferson City Police and EMS have two separate 911 call center locations. When a medical call comes in to police, it gets transferred to EMS.
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Jefferson City man accused of trying to shoot woman in bedroom on Tuesday
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man was charged on Wednesday with domestic assault and other felonies after he allegedly tried to shoot a woman on Tuesday. Orlando Sayles, 30, was charged with first-degree domestic assault, three counts of armed criminal action, illegal gun possession, unlawful use of a weapon and two counts of
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Parson seeks more pay for teachers, state workers in proposed budget
Gov. Mike Parson wants the legislature to continue providing grants to increase teacher salaries.
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Road work announced in Jefferson City; flooding closes two Cole County roads
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Department of Public Works announced a pair of street closures this week that involve road work. On Thursday, the 300 block of Locust Street will close for street repairs from 8 a.m.-noon, according to a release from the from the Jefferson City Department of Public Works. Road closure
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Firefighters train for ice rescues during freezing weather
JEFFERSON CITY , Mo. (KMIZ) Every winter, fire departments throughout central Missouri routinely handle ice rescues. Fire departments emphasize that most cases involve incidents where individuals attempt to rescue their pets that have fallen into the water. This often leads to a chain reaction, with the owner, and sometimes a bystander, getting into trouble. Correy
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Jefferson City Room at the Inn looking for more volunteers
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City overnight shelter is in need of more helping hands. Organizers of Jefferson City Room at the Inn express working with the homeless is rewarding, but it also involves facing challenges such as dealing with mental illness, addiction, and the diverse struggles and traumas that are connected to homelessness.
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Jefferson City Fire Department practices ice rescues while cold weather enters Mid-Missouri
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Practice makes perfect, and over the next few days, Jefferson City residents may see the city’s fire department practice ice rescues. The training is taking place at McKay Lake and the department stated Thursday on its social media that it would be testing out a thermal imaging camera that can take
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Tech support scams one of top causes for fraud loss in seniors
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) An elderly Jefferson City man was exploited out of more than $40,000 this month as part of a tech-support scheme, and police want to make sure it doesn’t happen to anyone else. Two Texas men were charged this week with the financial exploitation of an elderly person after they were accused
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Grefrath picked as new Jefferson City parks and recreation director
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Aaron Grefrath is the new Jefferson City parks and recreation director after an appointment on Thursday from the Parks and Recreation Commission, according to a Friday press release. Grefrath was named the interim director in August after former director Todd Spalding was put on leave. Spalding eventually resigned in September. The
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Two charged in financial exploitation of 78-year-old Jefferson City man in apparent nationwide scheme
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two Texas men were charged with the financial exploitation of a 78-year-old Jefferson City man after they allegedly collected thousands of dollars. Brandon Lamar Martin, 37, and Tarus Delynn Prince, 50 – both of Killeen, Texas – were arrested at 2:50 p.m. Wednesday. Warrants were issued for both and $50,000 bonds
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Group of attorneys to review personnel issues at Lincoln University
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) On Thursday afternoon, the Lincoln Board of Curators announced that a group of attorneys from the Lewis Rice Law Firm will review personnel issues within the university. ABC 17 News obtained a statement from the Board of Curators stating: “As a Board, we are focused on having an independent expert promptly
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Jefferson City man charged with rape, statutory rape
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man was charged on Wednesday with multiple sexual assault charges. Christopher Williamson, 23, was charged with first-degree rape and two counts of first-degree statutory rape. A warrant was issued for his arrest on Thursday and an order was placed to keep the probable cause statement under seal. The
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Man pleads guilty in April 2023 Jefferson City shooting case
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man pleaded guilty to a pair of felonies on Thursday and was sentenced to four years in prison in relation to a nonfatal shooting from last year. Timothy Benson, 19, pleaded guilty to unlawful gun possession and tampering with evidence. He was previously charged with accessory to armed
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Part-time teacher in Jefferson City charged with attempted murder for husband’s alleged poisoning
A Jefferson City woman was being held Wednesday in the Cole County Jail after allegedly trying to poison her husband.
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Man charged with murder in J. Pfenny’s shooting denied public defender
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man who was charged with the murder of a Jefferson City bar employee and patron in 2022 has been denied a public defender. Damien Davis, of Kansas City, was charged with two counts of first-degree murder, two counts of armed criminal action, two counts of unlawful use of a weapon
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Lincoln University students say Wednesday’s forum was ‘a run around’
Lincoln University student leaders held a meeting before going into closed session Wednesday following the death by suicide of Vice President of Student Affairs Antionette “Bonnie” Candia-Bailey.
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Lincoln University students protest Board of Curators meeting following administrator’s death
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Students of Lincoln University in Jefferson City protested on Tuesday afternoon ahead of a Board of Curators closed session meeting. The board was expected to discuss personnel issues during a closed session, according to a meeting agenda. The meeting follows the death of Vice President of Student Affairs Antoinette “Bonnie” Candia-Bailey,
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