Jefferson City Archives

Mid-Missouri resources available for people affected by Alzheimer’s and their families

October 9, 2023 10:14 AM Meghan Drakas

This week, ABC 17 News is continuing our ‘Living with Alzheimer’s’ coverage leading up to the Jefferson City Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Sunday.

One person dies from car crash involving pedestrian in Jefferson City

October 8, 2023 3:51 PM abc17news-Newsroom

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Police Department is investigating a deadly crash involving a pedestrian Sunday afternoon. Police responded to the 200 block of Madison Street just after noon. One person was taken to a local hospital and died from their injuries there. Our news crew walked the area asking businesses in the

Lincoln University wraps up Homecoming celebrations Saturday

October 7, 2023 4:41 PM abc17news-Newsroom

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Saturday is the last day of homecoming celebrations for Lincoln University. Every fall, students and alumni return to the hill to appreciate their time at the university. There have been free events all week to celebrate. Culminating in the big homecoming game today against northeastern state. There’s also a concert Saturday

Multiple arrests made on Friday after a shooting left two people injured in Jefferson City Park on Thursday

October 6, 2023 11:32 PM Marina Diaz

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Three people were taken into custody on Friday for their alleged involvement in a shooting that happened on Thursday at a Jefferson City Park. Two men were injured after they were shot amid a large gathering at McClung Park a little after 11 p.m. According to a Jefferson City Police Department

Two shot at Jefferson City park

October 6, 2023 9:35 AM Matthew Sanders

Lincoln University police officers were sent to McClung Park a little after 11 p.m. on reports of gunfire

Judge recuses himself from Jefferson City murder case

October 5, 2023 6:38 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The judge in a Jefferson City murder case has recused himself from presiding over the case on Thursday. Judge Cotton Walker recused himself from the murder case involving Sergio Sayles. A new judge has yet to be assigned, according to Casenet. Sayles, 36, of Jefferson City, was charged with first-degree murder,

Jefferson City Red Lobster to be closed several weeks for repairs

October 5, 2023 6:24 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Red Lobster in Jefferson City will be closed for several weeks, according to a company spokeswoman, after a fire caused about $300,000 worth of damage on Sept. 26. A reopening date has not been determined, according to an email from Red Lobster spokeswoman Lori Cherry. A fire started in the

Jefferson City crash closes part of busy highway, sparks other collisions

October 5, 2023 4:46 PM Marina Diaz

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A car crash in Jefferson City injured two people and shut down the southbound lane of Highway 54 for 30 minutes Thursday morning. The Jefferson City Police Department responded to the crash a little after 7 a.m. on Highway 54 near the Highway 63 off-ramp. Wyatt McEuen, 22, of Centralia, and

Vossen named Helias Catholic president

October 5, 2023 2:34 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Ron Vossen has been named the president of Helias Catholic High School, according to a Wednesday post on the school’s website. Vossen was named the interim president on May 24. Vossen was the director of alumni relations and was a teacher for 43 years, the release states. He was appointed by

State will not seek death penalty for man accused in 2021 Lazy Gators shooting

October 4, 2023 6:14 PM Ryan Shiner

CAMDENTON, Mo. (KMIZ) The state of Missouri will not seek the death penalty against a Jefferson City man accused of a 2021 Memorial Day weekend shooting at Lazy Gators Camden County Prosecutor Richelle Grosvenor on Tuesday filed a notice of intent to waive the death penalty against Chad Tariq Brewer. Brewer, 31, was charged with first-degree murder,

80% of Missouri business leaders say child care crisis bad for state

October 4, 2023 11:02 AM Hannah Falcon

Lawmakers, business leaders and business owners from across Missouri gathered for a discussion on an issue plaguing Missouri’s economy: child care.

Drought Assessment Committee set to meet to discuss ways to respond to statewide drought conditions

October 4, 2023 4:04 AM Gabrielle Teiner

A screenshot of the U.S. Drought Monitor released September 28th, 2023.

Officials say not to repost social media threats made against schools

October 3, 2023 4:58 PM Morgan Buresh

While there are no active threats being investigated against Jefferson City schools, school officials want parents and students to know what to do in the case one does occur.

JCPD launches new portal for residents to follow calls

October 3, 2023 4:43 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Police Department has launched a new online portal for residents to follow calls, according to a Tuesday press release. The portal — Citizen Connect — is contained inside the JCPD website, according to the release. According to the release, residents can view the date, time and incident number

Future of yard waste in Jefferson City remains uncertain

October 3, 2023 5:29 AM Nia Hinson

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Council did not decide on a new contract regarding yard waste removal services in the city during Monday night’s council meeting. The city’s current contract with All Seasons Landscaping will expire on Oct. 31. During a September meeting, council members voted to seek a one-year contract extension for

CPS, Jefferson City School District awarded $300,000 from DESE school safety grant; Fulton Public Schools, Southern Boone get $200,000

October 2, 2023 7:40 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools and the Jefferson City School District were among the few schools to get the maximum amount of funding from the latest round of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education School Safety Grants. CPS and JCSD each received $300,000 for school safety improvements. Fulton Public schools was another area

Jefferson City firetruck hit by power lines still out of use

October 2, 2023 4:52 PM Ryan Shiner

Power lines fell Sept. 20 on a firetruck that was parked on St. Mary’s Boulevard.

Jefferson City woman accused in November 2022 shooting pleads guilty

October 2, 2023 4:14 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City woman accused of shooting a woman in the leg this past November has pleaded guilty to first-degree assault, according to the Cole County prosecutor. Victoria Crumble, 41, pleaded guilty to first-degree assault, Prosecutor Locke Thompson told ABC 17 News in an email. She was previously charged with first-degree

Roadwork announced for Deardane Drive in Cole County

September 29, 2023 8:09 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Cole County Department of Public Works announced in a Friday press release that Deardane Drive will be reduced to one lane on Monday. The lane closure will last “the next couple of weeks,” but the release didn’t give an exact date for when it is expected to reopen. The lane

Jefferson City NAACP hosting Legacy Tour next week

September 29, 2023 6:36 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City NAACP announced in a Friday press release that it will hold its Legacy Tour Friday, Oct. 6. The NAACP is hosting the event with Lincoln University, according to the release. An early tour is set for 9 a.m. and an afternoon tour is scheduled for 2 p.m. According