Jefferson City Archives

No one hurt in Jefferson City fire

January 16, 2024 10:40 AM Matthew Sanders

A storage building fire melted siding on a Jefferson City house early Tuesday.

Jefferson City, Columbia among school districts closed Tuesday

January 15, 2024 4:21 PM Matthew Sanders

The Jefferson City School District will not be in session Tuesday because of extreme cold.

How to participate in Missouri’s presidential caucuses

January 15, 2024 11:44 AM Hannah Falcon

Instead of heading to the polls this winter, Missouri voters will head to caucuses to decide who their party should support for president.

Man accused of drunkenly crashing vehicle into Cole County home

January 15, 2024 3:09 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Gerald, Missouri, man was arrested on Saturday night after he was accused of drunkenly crashing a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado into a home in the 3100 block of Southwood Hills Road in Cole County. According to arrest and crash reports from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Brian Lauth was heading southbound

MLK Jr. Day closes several warming shelters in Columbia, overnight shelters still open

January 15, 2024 5:24 AM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A few warming shelters are closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Columbia, as dangerously low temperatures sweep across the state. The city sent a press release Thursday with information on warming centers available in Columbia. Warming centers are open during each location’s business hours and are located at: ARC (Activity

Multiple warming centers available to get out of the bitterly cold temperatures

January 14, 2024 6:38 AM Gabrielle Teiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the brutal cold continues to hit Mid-Missouri, warming centers in Columbia and Jefferson City will be available for people needing to get out of the cold. The city sent a press release Thursday with information on warming centers available in Columbia. Warming centers are open during each location’s business hours and

Lincoln University president put on paid leave after administrator’s death

January 12, 2024 11:00 AM Matthew Sanders

The Lincoln University Board of Curators will contract a third party to review personnel issues and concerns about mental health after a faculty member’s death.

Data breach revealed for company of school safety app Mid-Missouri schools signed up to use

January 12, 2024 9:23 PM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A popular school safety application used by thousands of schools across the country — including some in Mid-Missouri — had thousands of documents accessed that contained sensitive information. Cybersecurity researcher Jerimiah Fowler said he discovered a breach in Raptor Technologies on Dec. 20 and notified the company of the flaw. Raptor Technologies’

Murder suspect who was out on bond arrested in Jefferson City, now has additional charges

January 11, 2024 8:44 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man charged in relation to an overdose death was arrested on Dec. 31 and charged on Monday with a felony and a misdemeanor. Darren Thames, 29, was charged with second-degree murder in relation to a 2020 fentanyl overdose death in the 3400 block of north Ten Mile Drive.

Dispatch notes show timeline of swatting call to Missouri Secretary of State’s house

January 11, 2024 6:48 PM Lucas Geisler

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) First responders got a fake call from a blocked number claiming someone had shot a woman at Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft’s house on Sunday night. The incident — now being investigated by law enforcement in Jefferson City as a swatting crime — started at 8:55 p.m., according to documents

No numbers being shared surrounding MU Health Care-Capital Region integration

January 10, 2024 6:53 PM Morgan Buresh

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) MU Health Care and Capital Region Medial Center in Jefferson City completed the integration of its health systems last week, but leaders aren’t sharing any numbers related to the cost of the merger. A celebration event was held Wednesday in Jefferson City, but financial experts were not available. ABC 17 News

Data breach affects ‘limited number’ of SSM Health patients

January 9, 2024 3:19 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A data breach of Navvis and Company LLC from over the summer affected “a limited number of SSM Health patients,” according to an email from an SSM Health spokesperson. The spokesperson did not state how many SSM Health patients were affected. The email also states that it was not a direct breach of

Snow plow crews across Mid-Missouri tackle winter weather

January 8, 2024 9:07 PM Jazsmin Halliburton

COLUMBIA, Mo., (KMIZ) Snow plow crews are preparing for more winter weather after Monday’s snow fall kept them busy. Columbia Public Works spokesman John Ogan said crews will be working 12-hour shifts along with an overnight crew. Columbia Public Works will be frequently updating its Facebook page. The department wrote on its social media on

Moniteau County man accused of threatening to kill judge, prosecutor sentenced to probation

January 8, 2024 6:51 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A California, Missouri, man who was accused of threatening to kill the judge and prosecutor in a Cole County domestic assault case was sentenced on Friday to probation. Kody Sidebottom, 27, pleaded guilty on Friday to tampering with a judicial officer. He was sentenced to five years of supervised probation with

Jefferson City hires a new football coach

January 8, 2024 6:36 PM Nathalie Jones

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City football team has a new leader. On Monday, the district announced that Eric Thomas will take the helm of the Jay program. The move comes after former head coach Damon Wells decided to step down from his position, but remain at the school as the Activities Director. Thomas

Columbia senator drafting bill to increase swatting punishment after call to secretary of state’s house

January 8, 2024 7:33 AM Hannah Falcon, Erika McGuire

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Sen. Caleb Rowden (R-Columbia) is working on legislation that would increase the penalty for swatting, following a swatting call to the secretary of state’s house on Sunday night. Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft was a target of a swatting attempt at his home Sunday night, Ashcroft posted on his social

Jefferson City temporary waste drop-off site to close for the season Sunday

January 7, 2024 5:12 AM Gabrielle Teiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The temporary yard waste drop-off site in Jefferson City will be closing its gates on Sunday, and planning for the future is on their minds. The site will be open Sunday from 8 a.m. to noon for city residents only at 708 Ellis Blvd. At a meeting Tuesday, Jefferson City Public

Jefferson City man accused of leaving scene of accident, crashing vehicle into fence

January 4, 2024 7:49 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man was charged on Thursday after he allegedly caused more than $1,000 worth of damage while fleeing a crash site. Joshua Steen, 39, was charged with two counts of leaving the scene of an accident that caused more than $1,000 worth of damage and four misdemeanors: Unlawful possession

Jefferson City teenager charged as adult in August shooting case

January 4, 2024 8:42 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City teenager has been charged as an adult in relation to an Aug. 8 shooting. Da’Shawn Johnson, 17, was charged with two counts of unlawful use of a weapon, armed criminal action, resisting arrest, two counts of misdemeanor property damage and an infraction of second-degree trespassing. Court documents state

Cole County Commission set to discuss 2024 budget Thursday

January 4, 2024 4:34 AM Gabrielle Teiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Cole County Commission is set to meet Thursday at 9 a.m. to further discuss the county budget for the 2024 fiscal year. The meeting will be held in Downtown Jefferson City on E. High St. A public forum will be held before the commission votes on the budget. The current